Keeping the romance glowing instead of fading out is super important, whether you’ve been together six months or sixteen years. Flowers have been the go to romance move since way before texting existed. A bouquet of dazzling red roses on Valentine’s Day, throwback wedding flowers on your anniversary, and bright, fun birthday blossoms are all classics for a reason. Now that you know your way around bouquets, here comes level two: figuring out when to surprise your sweetie and how to make the delivery feel legendary. That’s when we look at the pros, like Dr. Gary Chapman, who wrote those famous love languages. The seven romance styles also give serious direction. Plus, your partner’s hobbies are a gold mine of inspo. At Welke’s Florist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, we pull from all of that to help you absolutely crush the romance game.

Pair Flowers with a Love Note, Poem, or Song Lyrics

Words in a relationship aren’t just cute extras, they’re core content. With a words-of-affirmation partner, every sentence you choose is basically emotional gold. That’s why, when you’re planning a surprise for your sweetie, the message itself needs to be just right. Pick a poem that feels like your dynamic, lyrics from their forever favorite song, or a handwritten note that sounds perfectly like you. Place it into the card you picked out so they can reread it on repeat. Then pair it with the flowers they’re obsessed with. The blooms talk in visuals, your words talk in feelings.

Pick Them Up From Work with Flowers on the Passenger Seat

You don’t have to clear your whole entire schedule to pull off a seriously romantic moment. Sometimes all it takes is a well timed pickup and pretty flowers. At quitting time, drop by their office with a bouquet that looks like it belongs in a rom-com and watch their whole face light up. Then share the best part: The house is already tidied, a sitter is lined up, and they’re officially in charge of how the rest of the night goes. That mix of planning and freedom is a dream for anyone whose love style is super practical or who feels adored most through acts of service.

Plan an Adventurous Day Together

We love adoring our sweeties via kind words and tiny everyday gestures. That’s core relationship stuff, for sure. But if your person lives for those shared experiences, fun activities, and that all important QT, it might be time to upgrade the vibe. So, plan a couples adventure they’ll legit never forget. Maybe you’ll check out a UNESCO site, wander through ancient streets, or stay closer to home (but still do something amazing like dipping into a spring-fed swimming hole, water skiing, or snowshoeing a new trail). When the time is right, drop the big news with tropical stems bursting with color. Have them delivered before you take off so the blooms become a gorgeous reminder of the epic trip that’s about to happen.

Brighten the Kitchen with Blooms While You Bake or Cook Together

Baking, eating, and cooking might not technically count as a love language, but for some of us, it’s basically our entire personality. If your partner’s a total foodie, planning a kitchen hang is a must. Set the scene: wiped-down counters, a fun playlist, flowers for a little romance, and every ingredient ready like you’re filming a cooking show. When they stroll in, let them run the kitchen while you assist, hype them up, and taste as you go. Afterward, sit down together and enjoy your creation. Then take over cleaning duty so your star chef can chill and bask in their own brilliance.

Ensure They Have Fresh Stems All Year Long

Buying gifts can feel like a high-pressure game, even if you know your partner’s favorite everything. You want them to be totally surprised but also totally obsessed with what you picked, especially if receiving presents = their main love language. Plus, you’re not just handing over random things, as you want it to feel like emotional support wrapped in pretty. That’s why flowers are such a win. They’ve been love’s number-one sidekick forever. Take the stress out of it with a flower subscription every month from an indie florist. Fresh, thoughtful blossoms show up on schedule, so your partner keeps feeling adored 365.

People get nourished in their own ways, but fresh stems somehow always speak fluent romance. With so many shades, shapes, and petal personalities, you can create something that feels custom to your person. At Welke’s Florist, we don’t miss; we’ll craft the bouquet that conveys exactly what your heart’s been trying to say, in the actual sweetest way.