Although February is often thought to be the most romantic month because of Valentine’s Day, National Romance Month actually falls in august. This is because National Romance Day falls on August 14th, exactly six months after Valentine’s Day. This date was chosen by creator Eileen Buchheim because she intended Romance Month to be a celebration of the little things in every relationship. From holding hands to cuddling to saying I love you, National Romance Month is about celebrating the daily parts of each relationship, and Kitty’s Flowers shows you how.

Ways to Celebrate Romance Month and Speak Your Partner’s Love Language

As Romance month approaches, you can take the initiative and speak to your significant other via their unique love language. By understanding and utilizing Dr. Gary Chapman’s five “love languages,” you can make this Romance Month special for your significant other. These love dialects are receiving gifts, quality time, physical touch, words of affirmation, and acts of service. Use these ideas to help you speak your partner’s love language this Romance Month.

Leave Love Notes – Words of Affirmation

Awakening to a handwritten note reaffirming the love that you have can be one of the most romantic things you can experience. Surprise your partner this Romance Month with a movie-scene experience and astonish them with a handwritten letter that makes them smile or laugh.

Enjoy a Long Weekend Away – Quality Time

Every once in a while, it’s nice to get away from the routine of life. Take a weekend vacation and remove yourself from all distractions so you can relax and enjoy some quality time with your partner. Explore a new vacation destination or return to your favorite spot, maybe one that you went to together when you first fell in love.

Go Dancing – Physical Touch

Dancing is a great way to express yourself, and dancing with your partner can be a romantic expression of your love for one another. So, this romance month, when the mood strikes, grab your significant other by the hand and dance, whether it’s at home, on the sidewalk, or on an actual dance floor at a performance or live show.

Send Flowers – Receiving Gifts

A dozen red roses could be the perfect gift to surprise your significant other this August. However, if you’re looking for something a little more specific, explore the language of flowers! Each bloom and blossom has a unique meaning, and finding one that is personal to your relationship can be one of the most thoughtful ways to celebrate romance. Surprise your partner by sending the floral arrangement to their office or at home “just because.”

Tackle the Chores Together – Acts of Service

Romance month challenges us to find small ways every day to keep that spark alive. So while doing chores and taking care of your home might not sound the most romantic, it is one of the greatest ways to show your significant other that you see them and that you are appreciative of them. So whether you surprise them with a clean home or tackle some chores together, your SO will be filled with joy and love.

Plan a Weekly Dinner Date – All Five Love Languages

Eating dinner together is something that you might already do regularly. However, this Romance Month, we urge you to crank it up a notch and find the time for a special romantic dinner date night. Bring the flowers, and light some candles at home, or maybe make reservations at their favorite restaurant. Whether it’s out or in, the important thing is that you enjoy dinner together, hold hands and reflect on your love and romance.

From beautiful bouquets to stunning dinner centerpieces, flowers will always act as a romantic surprise to your partner. However you intend to celebrate Romance Month this year, you can say “I love you” to your partner with flowers from Kitty’s.