2012 Valentines Day in New Jersey - Things To Do to Make it a Special Occasion

Looking for that special place, event, or thing to do to celebrate 2012 Valentines Day in New Jersey? Here you will find suggestions, ideas, events, places to go, the best and affordable romantic restaurants, couples spa's, and romantic getaways.

The origin of Valentines Day is riddled with myth. What we do know is that February has long been a month of romance.

Valentine, who later became St. Valentine, was Valentines Day new jersey a priest who sent the first "valentine" greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed "From your Valentine".

Here are some suggestions to make 2012 Valentines Day extra Special

Northern NJ Valentines Day Suggestions

Cruise Celebrity Silhouette Valentine's Day Special Cruise
Departing February 10, 2012
from Cape Liberty Cruise Port, Bayonne, NJ
www.celebrity.com

Make this Valentines Day extra special and lasting with a 12 night Valentines voyage to Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Basseterre, St. Kitts, St. Johns, Antigua, Castries, St. Lucia, and Philipsburg, St. Maarten.

The is Celebrity Cruise lines newest ship - just 6 months old.

Valentine's Day Cruise
February 14, 2012
Spirit Cruises
866-483-3866
Departing Lincoln Harbor, Weehawken NJ

Make a romantic memory aboard the Spirit yacht and treat the one you love to a bountiful buffet, DJ entertainment, dancing and strolls beneath the stars and awesome NYC Skyline Views.

Board: 6:30pm
Cruise: 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Price: $89.90 per person

Romantic Northern NJ Bed & Breakfasts

Alpine Haus
Vernon, NJ
Reserve one of the romantic suites in the Carriage House with gas fireplaces and Jacuzzi tubs.

Whistling Swan Inn
Stanhope, NJ
A romantic B&B with suites having a fireplace and whirlpool tubs for two. Massage services are also available

Wooden Duck Bed and Breakfast
Newton, NJ
Located on a 10 acres of open fields and woodlands in the rolling hills of rural Sussex County, this charming mini-estate is an ideal place for a quiet romantic getaway. Reserve one of the four deluxe rooms with a two-person soaking tub, a fireplace, and a private balcony.

Grand Cascades Lodge
Hamburg, NJ
973-827-5996
A luxury hotel in located in the Crystal Springs Resort with amenities that include indoor & outdoor heated pools, mineral spa, and a fitness center. The interior features elegant wooden beams, natural stonework, and forest-green colors that blend in with the surrounding mountains and forested surroundings. Reserve on of the rooms with a gas fireplace.

Central NJ Valentines Day Suggestions

The Pride Centers Annual Valentines Gala
Saturday February 11, 2012,
7pm-midnight
The Radisson Hotel
Piscataway, NJ
www.pridecenter.org/

This event will feature DJ Adam, an open bar cocktail hour, dinner, a silent auction and a 50/50.

Open to all, discount tickets are available for members of the Pride Center whose purpose is to support the social needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans gender, and intersex people.

Singing Valentines
Offered: Saturday, February 11, Sunday, February, 12, Monday, February 13, and Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Call 732-583-1684 to reserve or for more information visit The Chorus of The Atlantic on BizEturtle: Dance/Music www.bizeturtle.com/dancemusic.htm

A crisply uniformed quartet will deliver 2 Love Songs and present your personal message with a beautiful long stem red rose. The event will be captured with a photo of the recipient with the quartet for only $50

Hot air balloon ride
with an optional overnight Romantic package at a local Bed & Breakfast
In Flight Balloon Adventures
Clinton, NJ
1-888-301-ADVENTURE (2383)

The 3 1/2 hour event, with 1.5 hours flight includes a complimentary champagne and a picnic of non-alcoholic drinks with hors d'oeurves. Open 7 days a week, year round, they offer sunrise and sunset rides, weather permitting. The balloon rides take place over the Spruce Run Reservoir.You may also opt for a romantic package such as the flight for 2 and dinner for two at the Spain Inn III or an overnight stay at a local bed and breakfast.

A Japanese style outdoor soaking tub for couples
Onsen for All
4451 Route 27
Princeton, NJ
609-924-4800

Celebrate Valentines Day in a romantic Japanese style outdoor soaking tub for couples. They offer a private cedar tub outside in the garden where you can soak together in a bromine salt - treated cedar wood soaking tub and surrounding spa garden.

They offer special couples packages on Valentines Day.

Romantic Central NJ Bed & Breakfasts

Widow McCrea House Bed and Breakfast
53 Kingwood Avenue
Frenchtown, NJ
This charming 1878 Victorian B and B is located a few minutes walk from the Delaware River and the village shops and restaurants in the village of Frenchtown. They offer a private cottage and suites equipped with antique brass & Eastlake queen size featherbeds, working fireplaces framed in carved oak mantles inlayed with hand-cast tiles, and romantic jacuzzis with marble & Italian stonework. Extras include a gourmet candlelight breakfast.

Chestnut Hill on the Delaware
63 Church Street
Milford, NJ
This charming luxury Victorian B & B is perched high on the banks of the scenic Delaware River was built in 1860 and features a parlor, drawing room, and dining room with a strong tie to a bygone era. Teacup & Flowers Fountain "As romantic as an old-fashioned valentine, each room in this grand Victorian home is furnished with antiques." The rooms have a variety of amenities and are equipped with private bath with whirlpool/shower, telephone, hidden TV/VCR, and air-conditioning plus ceiling fan, and electric fireplaces.

Southern NJ Valentines Day Suggestions

Valentine's Day Group Wedding, Civil Union and Vow Renewal Ceremony
Tuesday, Feburary 14, 2012, 2:00 p.m. Boardwalk Hall, Adrian Phillips Ballroom
Atlantic City
(609) 292-4087

Atlantic City is an idyllic seaside resort that makes the perfect backdrop for your wedding or civil union ceremony. They are hosting a free non-denominational group wedding, civil union and vow renewal ceremony in the Ballroom at Boardwalk Hall on Valentine's Day. There is no cost to participate in the ceremony and a limited number of guests are welcome. The event will include a champagne toast, wedding cake and photo opportunities. Jean Muchanic, executive director of Absecon Lighthouse, will officiate the ceremony. Couples must pre-register. Registration will open on December 15, 2011 and will close on Thursday, February 10, 2012. "Opt in" to receive information and you will be notified as soon as registration is open. Contact ACWedding@accva.com or (609) 449-7126 for more information. All couples wishing to participate in a marriage or civil union must obtain their own New Jersey* marriage or civil union license. There is a 3-day mandatory waiting period in the State of New Jersey for a marriage or civil union license. Vow renewals do not require a license. *Out-of-state couples must have a New Jersey marriage or civil union license.

Romantic Southern NJ Bed & Breakfasts

Atlantis Inn
601 Atlantic Ave
Ocean City, NJ
A luxury, romantic B & B with 12 Suites and 2 multi-room Villa Apartments with full kitchens. Suites are decorated after French, Italian and Spanish destinations. They feature rooms with body spa showers for two, fireplaces, and your own rooftop deck with ocean views.

Bedford Inn
Cape May, NJ
The Bedford is open all year round and provides the setting for the perfect romantic escape. In the colder months, sit on the closed in porch, warmed by a small fireplace.

Congress Hotel
Cape May, NJ
Across the street from the beach, this 106 room historic hotel a restaurant, has a lounge, a nightclub, and a seasonal pool side bar. Room service is also available. This Cape May property includes a full-service health spa and a fitness center, and yoga is available on the Grand Lawn during the warmer months.

Virginia Hotel Bed and Breakfast
The Virginia Hotel is an historic 1879 landmark luxury hotel with 24 intimate, restored rooms, and an excellent fine dining Ebbitt Room restaurant on it's premises. Continental breakfast can be served in your room.

Suggestions for Romantic Dining and Hotels with Spa's

The Best Romantic Restaurants in New Jersey

Information and a listing of exceptional romantic restaurants to celebrate Valentines Day. Includes a rating and review of the top romantic restaurants in New Jersey.

The best inexpensive and moderate romantic restaurants
in New Jersey with ratings and reviews

Feeling the pinch of the poor economy yet want a cozy, intimate Valentines day dinner? These are restaurants that are sought after by couples who want to have a non-intrusive dining experience without the huge cost of dining at one of the elegant romantic restaurants frequented by the high income diners.

New Jersey Romantic Spa's and Hotels

Our top choices for New Jersey spa hotels and resorts that feature spa services for couples looking for a romantic getaway. Most offer Valentines Day romantic packages

Romantic New Jersey Hotels With Fireplaces - Couples planning a weekend getaway at a romantic Inn or looking for hotels with fireplaces, jacuzzi's, and charming settings can discover the variety of lodging options that New Jersey has to offer.

Best Valentine Day Chocolates and Chocolatiers

Pierre Chocolat
Allenwood General Store
3208 Allenwood-Lakewood Road
Allenwood, NJ
732-840-1879
Their chocolates are creative, unique, and delicious. All the chocolates and French pastries are hand made on the premises. The specialize in French chocolates with healthy ingredients that produce exception taste; Their popular favorites are: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffle, Green Tea Buddha, Guinness Chocolate Cup, Wasabi Pyramid
Champagne Truffle, Chocolate chip cookie sandwich dipped in chocolate,and assorted sugar-free items.

Donna Tuscana
Artisan Chocolates & Lounge
19 Eastman Street
Cranford, NJ 07016
908-272-4380
Diane Pinder has turned her passion for chocolates Donna Tuscana Tuscan style "Culinary Quality" chocolates. The lounge is open Wednesday to Saturday, noon to 10 pm. Diane has appeared on NBC Today. Her chocolates include: balsamic, olive oil and sea salt, caramel balsamic, blood orange, raspberry, and lemon basil. Chocolates can be purchase on line at http://cocoabee.com

J. Emanuel Chocolatier
7 Main ST.
Chester, NJ 07930
888-536-2683
Specializes in create delectable, good-for-you confections from scratch. Offers holiday creations. Cook’s Illustrated judged their Van Leer Chocolate "best dark chocolate and cocoa powder in the world."

Antoinette Chocolatier
87 South Main Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-4545
Antoinette Chocolatier never uses preservatives and only uses the freshest ingredients to make its handmade products. They offer special assortments for holidays and can create custom arrangements for you.

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