Valentines display in Exeter
Professional valentines display services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Romantic Valentine's display set up as a surprise - lights, flowers, candles, decorations all arranged while you're both out. Return home to something special.
Surprise Your Partner Properly
You want to do something romantic for Valentine's. But you're both home, and sneaking around hanging fairy lights while they're in the next room isn't exactly smooth.
Or you're just not confident setting up something that looks good rather than like you tried.
💡 Pro tip: Book me a few days before Valentine's Day itself. 14th Feb is chaos, but 12th or 13th is quieter and still special.
Why Use Someone Else for This?
Because surprising your partner is impossible when you live together, and having it look properly romantic beats your best DIY attempt.
| ✅ Professional Setup | ❌ DIY While They're Out |
|---|---|
| Looks genuinely romantic | Looks... enthusiastic |
| Actual surprise (they've no idea) | They know you're up to something |
| Photos of setup for memories | Frantic last-minute panic |
| You're relaxed and ready | You're sweaty and stressed |
What You Get
🔧 The Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Plan | Discuss what you want, timings, access |
| Setup | I let myself in, arrange everything beautifully |
| Photo | Take pictures of the finished setup |
| Lock up | Secure house, text you it's done |
📦 You're Left With
- Romantic display ready and waiting
- Partner genuinely surprised
- Photos capturing the moment
- You looking like a romantic hero
- Memories that last longer than chocolates
Pricing Guide
| Setup Complexity | Time Needed | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Simple (lights, flowers, candles) | 1 hr | £60 |
| Elaborate (full room transform) | 1.5 hrs | £85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. You provide the decorations/flowers/etc, I provide the setup skills.
Perfect For You If...
✅ Want to surprise your partner - actually surprise, not just try
✅ Not confident with decorating - I'll make it look good
✅ Live together - impossible to surprise otherwise
✅ Want something special - show you made proper effort
Why Choose Us for Valentines display in Exeter?
Romantic display set up while you're both out
Lights, candles, decorations arranged
Surprise ready when you return
Photos taken to capture the setup
What to Expect
Step 1: Planning Call
We discuss what you're thinking, what you've bought (or I can suggest ideas), timings, and how I'll access your place.
Step 2: You Both Go Out
Take your partner out for a couple of hours - coffee, walk, cinema, whatever keeps them out. I let myself in with the spare key.
Step 3: Setup & Photos
I arrange everything according to plan, take photos of the finished setup, secure the house, and text you it's done. You bring your partner home to the surprise.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to attempt this yourself? Here's how to make it work:
🔧 What works for romantic displays
- Fairy lights (battery-powered, easy to position)
- Fresh flowers in nice vases
- Battery candles (safer than real ones)
- Photos of you both in frames
- Rose petals (cliché but effective)
- Nice tablecloth and napkins if it's a dinner
📐 Setting up
- Start with lighting - creates the atmosphere
- Clear surfaces properly first (clutter kills romance)
- Flowers as focal points
- Candles for warmth (battery = no fire risk)
- Personal touches (photos, notes, meaningful items)
- Music queued up ready to play
✂️ Making it look good not naff
- Less is more - don't go overboard
- Stick to 2-3 colours max
- Arrange in groups, not scattered randomly
- Hide the batteries and wires
- Test everything works before they arrive home
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Too much stuff (looks cluttered, not romantic)
- Real candles everywhere (fire hazard, not relaxing)
- Dying flowers (order fresh day-of)
- Tangled fairy lights (test them first!)
- Forgetting to hide the packaging
💡 Pro trick: Put a bottle of champagne (or their favourite drink) in the fridge an hour before they get home. Perfectly chilled for when they walk in.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
💝 Proposal setup? Same service but we plan more carefully and I send you photos before you return so you can check it's perfect. Higher stakes require more communication.
What to provide? Whatever you want displayed - flowers, lights, decorations, champagne, chocolates. I bring basic tools like blu-tack, string, etc.
House security? I'm fully insured and this is my business reputation on the line. I'll lock up properly and return your spare key however you want (through letterbox, hide somewhere, meet you to hand back).
Devon weather in February? If you're planning an outdoor setup, have a backup plan. I can do romantic displays indoors just as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Valentine's display actually include?
Whatever you want to surprise your partner with - I can arrange flowers, hang fairy lights, position candles safely, set up a romantic table, hang bunting or decorations. You provide the items, I'll transform the space while you're both out.
How does this work if we're both home?
You arrange to be out together for a couple of hours (dinner, cinema, whatever), I let myself in with your spare key, set everything up, take photos, lock up and leave. You return to a romantic surprise.
Do I need to trust you with a key?
Yes - that's kind of essential for a surprise. I'm fully insured and this is my actual business name and reputation on the line. Happy to provide references from previous surprise setups.
What if I've never done anything like this before?
I can help with suggestions. Tell me your budget and I'll advise what would work well - usually fairy lights, flowers, candles (battery-powered are safer), maybe some photos of you both, nice tablecloth if it's a dinner setup.
Can you help with proposal setups too?
Yes - done several. Same principle but obviously higher stakes. We'll plan it properly beforehand, I'll send photos when it's done so you can see it's right before you bring them back.
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