Celebrities really push the boat (or yacht) out when it comes to treating bae to a lavish Valentine’s date night, but with the average Brit spending just £28.45 on their own celebrations, just how can you have a champagne Valentine’s date, when you’re working with a lemonade budget?
With the help of Missy Empire, in the run up to Valentine’s Day 2019, we’ve picked a selection of the most extravagant celebrity Valentine’s, and figured out how to recreate the date, without the pricetag!
Date night with BAE – Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez
Justin gave Selena on a truly ‘Titanic’ experience on Valentine’s Day when he rented out the 20,000 seat Staples Center in Los Angeles for their own private screening of the iconic blockbuster. The couple ate steak served with pasta (from the Lexus Club restaurant), followed by a concert by Selena’s long-time gal pal, Demi Lovato.
How much cash did they splash?
It is rumoured that Justin and Selena’s Valentine’s date night would have set them back a whopping $110,000 (and that’s just to rent the Staples Center).
What did they wear?
Selena wore a white bodycon dress and Justin wore a smart shirt and sneakers.
Recreate the date (on a budget)
If $110,000 is a little too steep for your bank balance, then you can easily recreate a budget-friendly experience to rival Justin and Selena’s extravagant evening:
● Rent Titanic from Prime video – £3.49
● Play Demi Lovato on Spotify – subscription – £9.99
● Steak and pasta – Grab a supermarket Dine in Meal for 2 – £20
● Get a white mini dress like Selina – £27
● Total: £60.48
Luxury Miami Yacht Cruise with Jay and Bey
Beyonce and Jay Z treated themselves to a kid-free romantic getaway in Miami for an early Valentine’s treat. The power couple spent the weekend aboard a luxury yacht, cosying up together to watch the sunset over the Miami coastline.
How much cash did they splash?
The luxury yacht chartered by Bey and Jay reportedly cost $150,000 for the weekend, making this one of the most boujee Valentine’s dates ever! Not to mention the delicious food and drinks that the couple were spotted enjoying on the deck.
What did they wear?
In typical Jay style, he spend the weekend in a comfy tracksuit, whereas a beautiful Beyonce had her hair in braids and wore a bright green dress whilst catching some of that gorge Miami sunshine.
Recreate the date (on a budget)
If $150,000 (around £116,595) is just too much to budget for bae, then why not try our savvy and sassy version, instead:
● Book a Valentine’s dinner cruise on the river Thames – £125
● Pop the cork on some romantic blush pink fizz – £22.99
● Go halves on some decadent chocolate truffles – £12.95
● Get a budget version of Beyonce’s dress with the lime green lace up back midi dress £27
○ Total: £187.94
Valentine’s in NYC – KimYe’s Fancy AF V’Day Date
Kanye West is known for his luxe gestures (remember when they got engaged?!) so it was no surprise when he pulled out all of the stops on Valentine’s Day.
He surprised Kim with a fancy AF meal in one of the most famous Italian eateries in New York City, Carbone. A meal here can run into hundreds-of-dollars per person (depending on the wine you pick), but for the West’s, money really is no object when it comes to Valentine’s Day.
To top off this extra date night, Kanye had secretly installed a flower wall in Kim’s house. The floral wall was filled with delicate white orchids and roses (which was meant to remind Kim of their wedding day – another extravagant event) as well as some gorgeous jewellery to add to her collection.
How much cash did they splash?
A typical meal at Carbone is around $400 per person, the flower wall and jewellery reportedly cost Kanye upwards of $10,000!
What did they wear?
Kim rocked her signature style with a sexy high-waisted velvet maxi skirt and bandeau top, whilst Kanye kept things casual with a brown bomber jacket and white sneakers.
Recreate the date (on a budget)
Forget the flower wall and splash your cash on a more understated KimYe-esque V’day.
● Dinner at Prezzo, Italian restaurant chain – 3 Courses – £19.95
● Budget White Rose Bouquet – £10
● Black Ruched Maxi Skirt £15
● Long Sleeve Crop Top £14
○ Total: £58.95
Jen and Justin’s French Fling in Paris
The roller coaster that is Jennifer Aniston’s love life has been all over the press for many years, so when we saw this snap of our gal Jen enjoying a fancy AF Valentine’s getaway in Paris, we were all rooting for her and boo, Justin.
The ultimate Valentine’s date night, Justin treated Jen to the most iconic dining experience, in the Eiffel Tower. Imagine overlooking the city of love whilst enjoying the finest French cuisine with your bae.
How much cash did they splash?
This amazing date also comes with an amazing price tag, a meal at the 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant comes in at a seriously sky-high €250 per head!
What did they wear?
Jen looked super chique in her strappy black dress and gold accessories, whereas Justin opted for a smart but totally casual crisp shirt and jeans combo.
Recreate the date (on a budget)
Pass on Paris and recreate Jen’s date night right here, for much less money than you think!
● Gaze over the London skyline from 72 floors up – book The View from The Shard for two: £64
● Enjoy a three course meal for two at Marco Pierre White’s London Steakhouse Co (in The Shard) – £59.50
● Black Cut out back ruched dress £24
● Small Coin Pendant Necklace £7
○ Total: £154.50
Flyin’ high with Kylie Jenner & Tyga
These guys really know how to treat themselves! To celebrate Valentine’s Day 2018, Tyga surprised reality TV star and long-time boo, with a scenic helicopter ride through the skyscrapers of Manhattan. The loved-up couple took the opportunity to snap some fire Instagram shots to share their date night vibes with their followers.
How much cash did they splash?
Private helicopter rental in the big apple can cost between $300-$500 per hour!
What did they wear:
Kylie stayed true to her luxe style, wearing a long plush coat paired with flared trousers for the ultimate 70’s adventure look.
Tyga styled his look with a super warm puffa jacket in white, paired with black trousers and sneakers.
Recreate the date (on a budget)
● The London Eye is an unforgettable experience if you are looking to recreate this date – £50.40 for two people
● Add on the VIP experience including champagne and canapes – £16 for two people
● Leopard Print Wide Leg Trousers £43
● Oversized Teddy Faux Fur Coat £86
○ Total: £195.40