Flowers, chocolates and fluffy teddy bears are popular romantic hamper gift ideas. Sometimes there are so many options that it becomes difficult to make a final decision. This often leads to last minute decisions and may leave you feeling as if you could have done more to make your partner or spouse feel the love. So, when you’re looking for the perfect loving gift, here are some tips to remember:

 

Don’t wait until the last minute

Planning can be done well in advance, and you should not leave anything to the last minute. The more time you have to plan, the more time you have to compare all the different options you have available.

 

Know your budget

Only you know how much you can afford to spend on a romantic hamper. It could be more than you have spent previously or it might be less. Your budget will define what you can buy and what kind of plans you can make for a romantic afternoon or evening together. Take an honest look at your finances and put some money away.

 

Gather ideas

This is one of the fun steps and can also be one of the most challenging, as you will have to work your brain! Whether you like to put pen to paper or prefer to type your list on your computer is entirely up to you. The benefit of writing a document or spreadsheet would be that you could add product links and/or images of romantic hamper gift ideas to your list. Think about all the things your partner likes and enjoys. Think about their preferences, passions, and even their guilty pleasures.

 

Do your research

Once you have some ideas, it’s time to put the internet to good use and do some research online. So, if your loved one is a chocolate addict, there would be nothing better than a romantic hamper filled with the most luxurious and decadent chocolate goodies. The kind you don’t find in any corner store or supermarket, and the kind you savour instead of devour in a few mouthfuls. Wine baskets are ideal if you know your partner enjoys at least the occasional glass. You may want to pay attention and take note of your palette in terms of red, white and pink. You should also research the gift wine to find out whether the wines included are sweet or dry to better suit your partner’s preferences. When choosing the most romantic basket, the main key to remember is to find something your partner will love. Ignore your preferences and think exclusively of them and what they will want.

 

Shop around

Once you’ve decided on the best possible idea or a couple of final ideas, it’s time to shop around and compare prices. There are a number of online stores that offer great hampers for all occasions. The first thing you need to do is make sure they deliver to your area, and then you can buy whatever you want! Take your time to browse, compare products and prices. Make sure you stick to your budget and don’t overspend! In some cases, a shipping fee may apply, so it’s important to plan for that as well.

 

Prepare to order

Once you’ve found the perfect romantic hamper and it’s within your price range, go ahead and place your order! Unlike fresh flowers, you can have your basket delivered several days in advance (as long as it doesn’t contain fresh produce, of course). If you order a candy basket, for example, you can have it delivered to your workplace a couple of days early, and you can hide it here to surprise your partner on the big day. Make sure you don’t leave the hamper in direct sunlight, near heat sources or let it get too cold, damp or wet. If you order a wine basket or any other beverage basket, you need to ensure that it is kept at a reasonable temperature so that the drinks do not freeze. Bottles and/or bottle caps could expand or become loose and this could compromise the quality of the contents. Imagine what a carbonated drink tastes like after it’s been frozen.

With these practical tips in mind, you will find it that much easier to shop for the perfect romantic hamper gifts every time. No matter how tight your budget might be, there is always a romantic gift that will help you express your love.