A personalized Valentine's gift: the story of the two of you

A Valentine’s gift written from your story

Plenty of personalized gifts stop at a name or a date. A book of your story is personal all the way through: it is built from your memories, and the artwork is inspired by the two of you.

Between an opening title page and a closing page sit 15 illustrated story spreads, each with a different illustration on the left and text on the right. That is room for the first hello, the first “I love you” and the ordinary evening you still laugh about. It is the same keepsake as all our love story books, told with February 14 in mind.

Personalized Valentine’s gifts for him

Whether he is a boyfriend of a few months or a husband of many years, the best details are the ones he never expected you to notice: the first-date parking job he still defends, the song he sings with the wrong words. Choose Funny if you two run on teasing, or Romantic if he is secretly the sentimental one. More on our love book for him page.

Personalized Valentine’s gifts for her

For your girlfriend or wife, think about what she would recognize from a single line: the coffee order you know by heart, the nickname nobody else may use, the evening she decided you were worth keeping. Sweet or Romantic carries the feeling; Adventure suits her if a perfect day involves a trail map. More on our love book for her page.

Your first Valentine’s Day, or your first as a married couple

A first Valentine’s Day gift has a lovely problem: the story is still short. A few notes are enough to begin. The order form asks three questions:

• The first hello: Where were you? What did you notice?
• Three moments worth keeping: Dates, ordinary Sundays, adventures, or turning points.
• Only the two of you: Nicknames, inside jokes, places, songs, or pets.

In our fictional sample, one spread is simply a walk along the shore, the morning Jordan finally says “I love you.” Small moments make strong pages.

In your first year married? Your story already has a shape: how you met, the wedding and your first months of married life. For the anniversary itself, see our paper anniversary gift. Still counting down to the wedding? A book of your story also makes a wedding day gift.

Proposing on Valentine’s Day?

If you plan to ask the big question on February 14, choose a proposal book instead. Its surprise ending is on by default: The first page says “Don't look ahead! Read one page at a time.” and the big moment waits on the last page. Choose Ship to: Me so the book reaches you first.

Long distance this year?

Spending February 14 in different cities? Send the book straight to them while the proofs and updates come to you. We currently ship to U.S. addresses only. For what to put in it, see our long distance relationship gift ideas.

Valentine’s timing

For Valentine’s Day, we recommend ordering by Wednesday, January 20, 2027. It is a recommendation, not a promise, and every date along the way is an estimate. Here is what happens after you order:

1. Your first proof. Allow up to 5 business days for the first proof.
2. Your corrections. One consolidated round is included, so send every change together.
3. Your approval. We do not submit your book to Lulu until you approve its current version, so approve promptly.
4. Printing and delivery. A printed book typically needs about 3 weeks overall; busy periods, delayed approval, and shipping can add time.

Your occasion date is a request, not a guaranteed delivery date. Contact us before ordering for a firm event deadline, and see our order and delivery details.

Shopping for Christmas first? For Christmas, we recommend ordering by Tuesday, December 1, 2026. See our sentimental Christmas gifts.