This is not the occasion to show up with flowers that came home with you from the grocery store. The Bouqs has quickly established itself as a popular service among the modern style set thanks to their easy-to-order, garden-inspired arrangements. But if you're crunched for time or for cash, just head to you local flower shop. Tell them your budget, even if it's just a few bucks and have them walk you through some options. Choose a single flower varietal and tell the florist you want a tight bouquet. When you're only buying a few stems, they'll ensure that they're quality.

First off, skip the restaurant. The dining rooms are always over-crowded. There are cheesy, overpriced "romantic" specials you're forced to share. And you often feel rushed, so the next reservation can be sat at your table as soon as you put down your fork. So what's a gentleman to do? "Take matters into your own hands and cook something nice at your place," says Dorian Burns-Coyne, founder of Blade & Skillet. We asked him for a Valentine's Day game plan and he's provided everything you need, from a delicious dinner and wine pairings to dessert.