Is Valentine's Day All About Show Off

The day of love and confession of love seem to little more than a marketing gimmick these days. Expensive gifts, customized jewelry pieces, high end branded stuff and not to forget great exotic buffets are all synonymous with Valentine's Day celebrations. Where has love gone missing in all of these?

It is not just about love and proposals any longer but tinge of pomp and show off is dominating the Valentine's Day scenario. Here are some doses of show off to glance at.

Moolah Rouge

The grandeur of the theme parties in the Valentine's Day are an expensive affair. Celebrating so called romantic occasions with such grandeur is considered a foolish act. The venue and gifts go beyond fixed budgets and often couples are willing to spend much more than they can comfortably afford.

Pomp Et Al

Often couples end up spending a large amount on the food and gifts that is at times a bit too much. Current day knack is towards solitaires as on Valentine's Day such gifts are usually the rage amongst the youth. As compared to other occasions, gifts during Valentine's Day are pretty expensive.

Exorbitant Costume

From dressing like a princess from a faraway land or a high society priestess, people spend a big amount on hiring a dress on rental for theme parties. The rentals are usually very high because of the designer tag. Even in case of supposedly simple Swarovski crystal gowns, people have to pay a big amount as dealers are out to make a quick buck at their expense.

Keep It Simple

Usually, the old school always pestered on sincere feelings and long lasting love. The idea was to bring two hearts together.

Instead of spending a bomb, keep the celebrations simple. Keep your mind off from exorbitant gifts and give away the true embodiment of love - fresh flowers like phlox and genista. Flowers have the power to express your sincere feelings with elan. You could even go for exotic flowers like orchids, roses and lilies to express your love in a simple yet effective manner.

Let us each take a step forward and let the true spirit of Valentine's day shine through.