You Make Me Smile Like The Sun

Super simple. No cost. No elaborate plans. No excuses. EASY guaranteed ways to make a girl smile :)

1. Set her picture as your background
2. Send her flowers
3. Hug her from behind
4. Genuinely compliment her
5. Show that you're proud to be with her
6. Plan a date
7. Surprise her
8. Call her just to say hi
9. Send her sweet texts to wake up to
10. Open the door for her
11. Turn off your phone on a date
12. Tell her you miss her
13. Treat her the same way around your friends as you do when you're alone
14. Tickle her
15. Do something spontaneous
16. Hug her extra long
17. Ask her questions about her day
18. Play with her hair
19. Rub her back
20. Make an effort to know her friends
21. Pull her close by the waist
22. Long romantic texts
23. Be a gentleman
24. Be trustworthy
25. Be loyal
26. Take cute pictures with her
27. Dance with her
28. Cuddle with her
29. Write her a letter
30. Tell her you love her

There's a million more. It's not hard, guys!!! ;)


Lots of love,
Your Romance Concierge


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Darling, You Look Wonderful Tonight

What girl doesn't love slow dancing with her guy? A slow dance can be a quick and easy way to add a burst of romance to the end of a date night, or at anytime for that matter. It’s an easy way to reconnect physically and emotionally, and it doesn’t even involve any talking! The key to a perfectly romantic slow dance is picking the perfect song! It can be ‘your song’ or a song that’s lyrics say just what you are feeling in that moment. Songs move us and inspire us. Pick the right one and you can inspire your loved one with some serious romance! There are so many great songs out there, but here is a suggestion for 10 all-time great love songs :)

“At Last” …. Etta James

“When You Say Nothing At All“… Allison Krauss

“Unforgettable“… Natalie Cole & Nat King Cole

“Bless The Broken Road“… Rascal Flatts

“Can’t Help Falling In Love“… Elvis Presley

“The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face“… Roberta Flack

"Wonderful Tonight"... Eric Clapton

“When A Man Loves A Woman“… Percy Sledge

“The Way You Look Tonight“… Michael Buble

“Because You Loved Me“… Celine Dion

 

 

 

La la la,

Your Romance Concierge

 

 

 

 

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Don't Look, Fate Can Only Find You

Sweet story Sunday! (Ahhh technically Monday, just a minute late) Just a little reminder that everything happens for a reason, and there is usually something good hidden in the bad

"Exactly 10 years ago today almost to the minute, I stopped at an intersection and a car rear ended me. The driver was a student at UF, just like me. He was cordial and apologetic. As we waited for the cops and the tow truck we chatted and started laughing together about all sorts of stuff. We exchanged numbers and the rest is history. We just celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary."


Sweet serendipity,
Your Romance Concierge


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These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

I've learned that it's often the little things that make a relationship. I've also learned that people change over time (usually for the better ;P) Here's an idea to keep up with your loved one so that you can continually get to know each other better and be aware of what the other likes, wants, and needs: A Favorite Things List! The “Favorite Things List” is a survey of sorts that acts as a cheat sheet when you’re looking for ideas for those special ‘just because’ gifts. Often as time goes on and you change, your favorite things change too. You can make this list whatever you want it to be, whether short or several pages long, silly or serious. To add to the fun, you can both sit down together when you are filling out the list, as often as you'd like whether it be once a year or once a month. It makes for great conversation! (Hey, that could be a whole date night in itself!)
 

Here is an example of a Long Version Favorite Things List

Here is an example of a Short Version Favorite Things List 

But of course you can play around with it to make it your own!

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens,
Your Romance Concierge


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Clouds Are Shrouding Us in Moments Unforgettable

Sorry it's been a few days since my last post, it has been an extremely busy week. But, what better day to return than Sweet Story Sunday ;) I love that such short and simple stories can show such a large amount of love, and since I've been MIA for a few days, I've decided to share more than one :)

"Today, my 75-year-old grandpa who has been blind from cataracts for almost 15 years said to me, 'Your grandma is just the most beautiful thing, isn’t she?' I paused for a second and said, 'Yes she is. I bet you miss seeing that beauty on a daily basis.' 'Sweety,' my grandpa said, 'I still see her beauty every day. In fact, I see it more now than I used to when we were young.'

"Today, I walked my daughter down the aisle. Ten years ago I pulled a 14 year old boy out of his mom’s fire-engulfed SUV after a serious accident. Doctors initially said he would never walk again. My daughter came with me several times to visit him at the hospital. Then she started going on her own. Today, seeing him defy the odds and smile widely, standing on his own two feet at the altar as he placed a ring on my daughter’s finger."

"I was sitting on a park bench today eating a sandwich for lunch when an elderly couple pulled their car up under a nearby oak tree. They rolled down the windows and turned up some jazz music on the radio. Then the man got out of the car, walked around to the passenger side, opened the door for the woman, took her hand and helped her out of her seat, guided her about ten feet away from the car, and they slow danced for the next half hour under the oak tree."

"I was driving home with my father when he suddenly made a u-turn and said, 'I forgot to get your mother a bouquet of flowers. I’ll pick up one from the florist at the corner down here. It’ll only take a second.' 'What’s so special about today that you have to buy her flowers?' I asked. 'There’s nothing specifically special about today,' my father said. 'Every day is special. Your mother loves flowers. They put a smile on her face.”




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Love is beautiful,
Your Romance Concierge

It Won't Fill You Up, It's Not Love

It's true my friends :)


Love is reality,
Your Romance Concierge


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Love is All You Need

I've decided that every Sunday I will post a short sweet story about love, to hopefully inspire you and put a smile on your face :)

"Today, as my 91-year-old grandfather (a military doctor, war hero, and successful business owner) rested in his hospital bed, I asked him what his greatest life accomplishment was. He turned around, grabbed my grandmother’s hand, looked her in the eyes, and said, “Growing old with you.”

The greatest thing in life is love,

Your Romance Concierge

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And I Don't Believe in Time

I was thinking today about how no one ever has time these days..no one has time to do anything, no one can make time for each other, everyone is always too busy. I think that is one of the major problems in relationships these days too...because everyone is so busy...but in a relationship you still need quality time with each other. Like anything, as much effort as you put in is as much as you're going to get out of it. In a relationship, sometimes you have to MAKE time. It's possible. You have to remember that making time for each other doesn't ALWAYS mean you're going on a lavish date....sometimes it means folding laundry together, or cooking dinner, or even running errands together. Anyone can have fun together doing a fun activity, but it really says something when you can enjoy each other's company doing something as simple as grocery shopping together. Quality over quantity. If your main goal is just to spend time together, does it really matter what you're doing? ;)

Making time,

Your Romance Concierge

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Oh, You Make Me Smile

Sometimes the best way to feel love is to spread love. Any act of kindness will make you feel good, but here are some ideas of random acts of kindness that will brighten people's days; and yours :)

1. Leave change at a vending machine

2. Hide dollar bills in the toy section of the dollar store

3. Deliver homemade sweets to your local firestation, police station, library, etc.

4. Deliver flowers to a local hospital or senior center. Ask the desk clerk which patients she thinks need cheering up the most

5. Leave your mailman homemade sweets or a small gift

6. Collect some coupons and leave them at their places of use for others to find

7. Go through a drive-thru and tell the cashier you want to pay for the people's order behind you

8. Write a card to a friend or family member just to remind them how much they're loved



9. Compliment someone

10. Look at people in the eye, and smile :)



Spread the love,

Your Romance Concierge









Just Another Manic Monday

Are Mondays ever fun? I feel like all they do is make you think about all the stuff you have going on in the week coming up...haha. Well, I thought I'd share one of my favorite quotes/ pictures, and hopefully it gives your Monday evening a little boost :)

Sending inspiration your way,

Your Romance Concierge

You'll Wear White and I'll Wear Out the Words "I Love You"

Continuing on my wedding theme from yesterday....I've gotten some really cute and simple ideas from Pinterest to make your wedding even more special and memorable. Here's a few :)

1. Have the bride write a sweet note for the groom to read since they can't see each other while getting ready

2. Throw sprinkles instead of rice, they're more colorful :)

3. At the bottom of the cake, hide whatever the groom likes... sports mascot, band logo, anything. Because it's just as much his day as it is yours.

4. Have a canopy over the bride and groom and at the moment of the kiss pull the cord and have it rain confetti

5. Have your guests sign a puzzle piece each, then put it back together, frame it and display

Hope you all love these ideas as much as I do :) Please share if you have others!

Rainbow sprinkles and confetti,

Your Romance Concierge

Rain, Rain Go Away

I'm on vacation in Puerto Rico this weekend...and today I was looking forward to spending the day on the beautiful beaches of San Juan.... but apparently the weather didn't agree with that plan as we are being hit by a tropical storm. I've been disappointed all day, and thinking about how something as stupid as rain can ruin an entire day's plans. Then I got to thinking about bigger plans than a beach day being rained out, like someone's wedding day. Can you imagine? A day you've looked forward to your whole life, all the details you've put so much effort into....and then rain. All the things you thought you had planned out are now forced to be Plan B. But, it depends how you look at it. So many people say that rain on your wedding day is good luck. Some couples who have had this experience say it is a detail about their wedding that makes it unique, and that every time it rains they can think back to that special day and their mishaps. In that situation, it is important to remember that it's your WEDDING day and the reason the celebration is happening, and to stay positive and happy, instead of focusing on the negative. So the bride can throw on some rainboots, grab a cute umbrella, and get married to her husband! The same goes for a similar situations with any disappointment- ignore the negative, try to see the best, and your attitude makes all the difference.

Smiling through the rain,
Your Romance Concierge

One Love, One Heart

Tonight I am in the company of a couple who has been married for 43 years. Love that can last that long really boggles my mind. In 4 decades I can only imagine the trials and obstacles a relationship faces, and what it means for two people to conquer whatever comes their way, together, and ultimately come out even stronger in the end. 


I love this quote, I think it is the true definition of what love should be

“Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life." -Bob Marley

Yours truly,

Your Romantic Concierge

Put a Little Love in Your Heart

My first post! I'm excited to start blogging, and I will be sharing daily thoughts, stories, and tidbits about how important love is in our lives. Hopefully these posts will bring a smile to your face :)

I read this story today- it's short but so sweet. God bless our soldiers and their loved ones they leave behind. And what a romantic gesture from a husband! <3

"Today, I walked up to the door of my office (I’m a florist) at 7AM to find a
uniformed Army soldier standing out front waiting. He was on his way to the
airport to go to Afghanistan for a year. He said, “I usually bring home a
bouquet of flowers for my wife every Friday and I don’t want to let her down
when I’m away.” He then placed an order for 52 Friday afternoon deliveries of
flowers to his wife’s office and asked me to schedule one for each week until he
returns."

Sending smiles and imaginary flowers your way,
Your Romance Concierge


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