Weddingbee Blog

February 14 marked our first Valentine’s Day (and nearly 5 months) as husband and wife. And, though I don’t believe in all the hype around the holiday (I think your loved ones should let you know how they feel every day) I still get excited every time it comes.

In our years together the day has been filled with so many wonderful memories. We’ve spent the love-filled day crafting each other homemade Valentines, getting snowed in, preparing fancy feasts, dining out, and running a 5K. This year, my gift to him was a bountiful homemade breakfast and heart-tarts with homemade blueberry filling.

Personal photo

His gift to me? Absolute and utter perfection! But, before I give it away, let me preface with the back story (here comes the wedding stuff).

I may have already mentioned that we chose Be My Only by FM Radio as our first dance song, but what I didn’t mention is that prior to the wedding we each met with our DJ to record a special something for one another to be edited into the song.

And, on our wedding day we heard those special messages while sharing our first dance as husband and wife. It was such a perfect moment of which I’ll share more about throughout our recaps, but until then I’ll share this sneak peek.

Photo by Anna Simonak Photography

This brings me back to Mr. L’s Valentine’s Day surprise. After receiving my annual V-day stuffed bear and exuberant amounts of cuteness, I figured Mr. L’s Valentine’s surprises stopped there. But, while driving home from work, Mr. L let me know he had one big surprise waiting for me at home. I figured I would be met with either flowers, candies, or a fancy home cooked meal with romantically lit candles. But, when I stepped into our place everything looked normal.

There were no flowers, candies, nor fancy meal. Instead, we sat down and spent a portion of our first married Valentine’s Day evening watching Watson’s Jeopardy debut. I was confused for a good while until Mr. L pushed our coffee table aside and asked me to stand up. Reluctantly I obliged, and while I did I heard a very familiar and special song begin to play.

Be My Only (FM Radio, edit courteous of Paradise Entertainment)

Be My Only-Locket Wedding Remix

And, so we danced together in our living room creating a new memory while reliving an old one. Did I mention how perfect a gift this was?

Mr. L was spot on with the gift and I had no idea he had obtained the song. Honestly, I couldn’t have asked for a more meaningful and thought-out gift for our first Valentine’s Day as husband and wife.

How did you spend your first Valentine’s Day as newlyweds/newly-engaged? Did you keep things traditional or step out of the box?