Top 40 Most Romantic Birthday Gifts for Your Man ...

Bring out the romantic in you 🌹💕 by shopping for romantic birthday gift ideas 🎁 for your husband, boyfriend, or significant other! Try surprising your man 👨🏾👨🏼👨🏿 with these easy to make and frugal romantic gift ideas. He’ll be glad you invested some time in making him something special! 🎂🎊 🎉

1 Naughty Jar

food,mason jar,dessert,strawberry,drinkware, For one of the most romantic gift ideas, you could fill up a glass jar with paper chits. On each chit mention one romantic aspect of your relationship. You could get imaginative and write down some naughty things as well! Once it’s made just ask him to pick one chit out every morning and read it before going to the office!

2 Treasure Hunt

white,blue,photography,light,atmosphere of earth, We bet you played treasure hunt when you were a kid. Well then, you know the rules of the game! Just place one clue in a place where he’ll find it in the morning. That clue should lead him to another place where he will find the next clue. Your link of clues should lead him to the hidden gift! Great way to keep him guessing!

3 Call His Friends over

Maybe he wants his birthday to be a quiet affair - after all, he’s grown up and all! But who doesn’t like a surprise birthday bash? So go ahead and call his friends but keep it a surprise. Then watch his jaw drop as he sees his friends call out ‘Happy Birthday’ when he comes through the door!

4 Write a Poem

art,calligraphy,sketch,writing,drawing, This one’s a little tricky but it’s possible! Even if you are not a poetic genius with a little imagination, it is possible. Just be honest and write it from your heart. It doesn’t even have to rhyme!

5 Cook Him His FAVORITE Meal

food, dish, produce, meal, vegetable, This one’s a classic way to please your man! Try cooking up his favorite meal. Look up on the Net for free recipes or if you have a cookbook at home, get creative in the kitchen! Then watch him eat merrily away!

6 100 Reasons I Love You

red,font,advertising,poster,brand, Make him feel good about himself on his birthday! Write him 100 notes on reasons why you love him. On each note write a different reason. He will be mighty pleased and highly flattered!

7 Fortune Cookies

food,dessert,praline,baking,chocolate truffle, Fortune cookies are not just for grandmothers. Bake your own special batch with a naughty fortune message inside! So let him savor the delectable taste of the cookies and then let him open the notes inside to reveal what you have in store for him!

8 Your First Kiss

beach,clothing,image,woman,body of water, Take him to the place where you two first kissed! Try using clues to lead him to the place. Then when he gets there, kiss him! This is one gift he will always remember - fondly!

9 Romantic Getaways

mountainous landforms,atmospheric phenomenon,mountain,natural environment,horizon, You could purchase a travel gift voucher for a romantic weekend getaway. Then leave some rose petals to clues that eventually lead to the voucher! He will be extremely pleased.

10 The Best Gift - Time

hair,person,people,hairstyle,photo shoot, This is by far the best gift you could ever give each other! No watching TV or cooking and cleaning - just quiet time talking to each other. It will do wonders for your relationship!

11 A CD Mix

Whole Foods,compact disc,eye,organ,technology, One of the most romantic gifts that you can give your man is a CD mix of some of your favorite songs. It can be anything that he enjoys listening to or some of the things that both of you love. A mix made by you shows effort and some of your song picks can bring up many good memories!

12 Movie Night with His Favorite Films

photograph,image,room,art,interior design, You can plan a romantic movie night for two just in the environment of your home. You can both enjoy a nice movie and spend some quality time together. It's fun, cozy, and romantic, and he would definitely appreciate re-watching some of his favorite flicks!

13 A Day of Things He Loves to do

vehicle,airplane,aircraft,hammock,watercraft rowing, What is a better way to spend the day than by doing something you love the whole time? Spend the day pleasing him by doing what he enjoys doing. Take him bowling if that's what he loves to do, go watch his favorite movie, or eat at his favorite restaurant!

14 Romantic Picnic

You know what they say, the way to a man's heart is through his stomach! So cook him up a fancy meal, grab a beverage and some blankets, and take him to a secluded place for a romantic picnic. You can even take him to the beach and enjoy the sunset or choose a more meaningful place for the two of you!

15 Edit a Video of Favorite Moments

Lac du Lauvitel,mountainous landforms,landform,geographical feature,wilderness, You can either plan this in advance or use pictures and videos that you've accumulated over the time period that you have dated. Grab some memorable pictures and videos and edit a montage together! He'll enjoy watching it and it will be a very sentimental item that he can keep forever.

16 Engraved Ring

blue,man,male,fashion accessory,finger, You may think this is a crazy idea, but I did this for a boyfriend one year and he absolutely loved it. I picked out a pewter colored, thick banded, solid, and simple ring. Inside the ring, I had the date we became a couple engraved, along with our initials. He wore it all the time on his middle finger and it was incredibly stylish and sentimental at the same time for not too high of a price.

RM is what i like most, what's the price of the ring?...

17 A Picture of Where You Met

mountain,walking, One really special and simple gift you can give your guy is a picture of the place you met, framed with an engraved saying of your choice. If you've known each other awhile, you could alternately have the place you first kissed framed or engraved as well.

18 A Scrapbook

brand,pattern,design,HAPPINESS,STATE, Here's another gift I have given someone before that makes an excellent gift. It will require some time, but is totally worth it. You can purchase a small scrapbook from any craft store. Collect some photos he has from his Facebook page, or any you've taken. Then, ask his mom or family if they have any from his childhood you can get copies of or use in the book. Make a scrapbook for him of his best memories, and of course of the memories you have had together. He'll love it!

19 A Party with His Friends

meal,floristry,sense,restaurant,brunch, If he's not into surprises, you can still have a bash. Try showing your guy you support him and his friendships with others by throwing a BBQ or fun dinner party and invite all his friends and family. He'll love it and appreciate you for thinking of him and others that mean so much to him too!

20 Leave a Sign at His Work

red,art,heart,petal,lighting, Another really simple thing you can do is make a huge and preferably not embarrassing sign to put on his parking space or at his desk at work. Consider leaving a mug of his favorite coffee from Starbucks, or his favorite breakfast item at his desk too.

21 Decorate His House

pink,flower,centrepiece,food,petal, Here's a really fun idea. While your boyfriend is at work, go to his house after you've gotten a key somehow, and decorate the whole inside with balloons, a simple photo, some baked goodies, and lots of streamers. When he gets home from work, he'll be so surprised and so happy you did something so nice for him!

22 Pamper Day

room,bathtub,floor,bathroom,interior design, It's not just the ladies who appreciate a good day of pampering! Treat your guy to a nice shoulder and foot massage. Make sure you set the scene by lighting candles, using scented lotion or oils, and making cucumber water for him to sip on. If you have some extra cash, you can get him a nice, plush robe to wear during his treatments.

23 Memory Jar

photograph,blue,winter,mason jar,lighting, We started off this list with a naughty jar, but if that's not your thing, create a memory jar. Fill up a pretty jar with sweet memories the two of you have shared together. Write down details of a trip you took together, a fun date the two of you couldn't stop laughing, or maybe even a time where he really helped you through something tough that meant a lot to you.

24 Birthday Box

pink,petal,art,gift,HOORAY, This is one of my favorite types of gifts to give no matter who the recipient is because it shows you really pay attention to what he/she likes. Decorate a box and fill it with things that your boyfriend likes such as his favorite candy, gum, drink or drink mix, book, photos, or anything else he likes. He'll love the time you took to collect all of his favorite things!

25 Knit a Scarf

color,photograph,clothing,black,blue, DIY gifts are fun to make and give. If his birthday happens to be close to the fall or winter, knitting a scarf would be a super sweet gift! Even if you've never knitted or crocheted before, don't worry, there are tons of online tutorials that are for beginners if you'd like to give it a try. Everyone starts somewhere!

26 Handmade Card

art,design,brand,illustration,pattern, Whether you're on a budget or not, a handmade card is an affordable yet memorable gift he will keep and cherish for many years to come. Best of all, there are so many options when it comes to making a card. You can draw something funny, do some watercolor, make a pop-up card, and so much more.

27 DIY Scotch Soap

food,COFFEE, Soap is something we all need and use but rarely pay much attention to. Whip up some handmade soap using his favorite scents or even drink to make a customized gift that he'll enjoy every single day! Some unique DIY soaps I came across were coffee & stout, citrus honey scotch, and vanilla latte. Check out Pinterest for some great ideas and tutorials.

28 Bake Something

food,dish,meal,breakfast,dessert, You know the old saying that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach? Well, if your guy likes sweets, bake his favorite kind of cupcakes and look for some cute printable wrappers or toppers online for an extra special touch. Or bake some cookies or brownies and present it to him with a cute card.

29 DIY Cufflinks

font,product,fashion accessory,lighting,brand, For the dapper dude in your life, DIY some cufflinks for him to wear on a fancy night out. Making cufflinks might seem quite difficult, but there are so many ways to make them, there's bound to be a method that works for you! You can make some that have your photo, his favorite colors, or his hobby.

30 Bottle of Wine

beer bottle,wine bottle,bottle,drink,alcoholic beverage, If you're of age, gift your boyfriend with his favorite bottle of wine for the two of you to share on a special evening. Dress up the bottle with craft paper, fun printables, or make a nice bag with a romantic message on it. You can even create a label with a photo of the two of you that you both love!

31 A Film Strip of You Two

advertising,banner,brand,Priffelay, Not only is this sweet, romantic, and memorable, but it's the kind of gift your man can keep forever. It's not just a gift, it's a piece of art. Who wouldn't love receiving something like this for their birthday?

32 DIY Spices for the Foodie in YYour Life

man made object,mason jar,fashion accessory,lighting,drinkware, Is your man a foodie? You've got tons of choices and plenty of opportunities to find the perfect gift, then! For starters, try a DIY mix of spices. You can either create them for him, making sure to include his favorite flavors, or you could set up a spice station and let him go wild!

33 Personalized Kiss Messages

pink,petal,heart,art,organ, As you can see, personalized gifts are always a big hit. Make it yourself and it's even more special. The really great thing is that with a container full of kiss messages, you both win!

34 Post-It Declarations

room,wall,furniture,shelf,product, How easy is this? Write a personal message or birthday wish on each Post-It, then arrange them in a shape where he'll see them. This is a fab option for those unfortunate occasions when you don't have a lot of money to spend on gifts.

35 Homemade Birthday Candy Card

Nestlé Crunch,Hot Tamales,advertising,font,poster, The only thing better than a handmade birthday card is a handmade birthday card that includes candy. Make sure you pick out all his favorite sweet treats and write a message that's just as sweet as the candy.

36 Carved up Book

furniture,wood,art,carving,table, If your boy's a bookworm, this is the ideal gift. Get his favorite book and use it for the carving. The message can be his birth date, his name, his nickname, or anything else meaningful - as long as it fits, of course!

37 A Mug with a Message

mug,cup,coffee cup,drinkware,tableware, Even if he's not a fan of "Grey's Anatomy," he'll love a mug with a sweet sentiment. He'll remember you every time he drinks a cup of coffee or hot tea.

38 A Birthday Coupon Book

font,banner,advertising,brand,snowboard, Fill it up with all sorts of different coupons. Some ideas include a coupon for a kiss, a car wash, a massage, a movie night, a chore swap - and make sure to include some more, ahem, intimate coupons.

39 Fill His Room with Balloons and Pics

balloon,toy,party, Imagine your man coming home to a special spectacle like this! The photos make it even more memorable because he can keep those forever after.

40 Your Love Story

text,advertising,book,banner,The, Do you remember all the details of your love story? Do you remember the first birthday you spent with your man? Put together your very own book, dedicated to detailing the story of your love. Aw!

If you notice, none of these gifts require a lot of money. That’s because money can’t buy love. Time, patience and understanding do! What's the most romantic thing you've ever given someone?

This article was written in collaboration with editors Lyndsie Robinson and Lisa Washington.

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Erly Tomorrow is his birthday and I just bought him a gamer keyboard (idk its something that he wanted). Any idea on how to give him? Like the surprise or smth😂
TotallyTyphani This is only ok if you've dated for a year. Doing this before that will make you seem like a stalker.... especially the message at work!
Jessica it's a nice gift for my boyfriend. great love.
Alice Ghghgfjfg😭gdhbdjf
Fern Ah thank you!
Fern I meant for the picture...sorry 😭
- Neecey @Fern, sorry, I can't find it but to me it looks like steak on baguette with arugala and grilled tomato.
Fern Recipe for #5?
- Neecey @Fern, there isn't a recipe because only you know your man's favorite meal ^_^
femina Awesome😍❤️❤️❤️
Angelica I want to give him something extra special ,something he will never forgive
Radhika Hiii. My would be's birthday is near and he is expecting a very good surprise from me. We have to celebrate it in the day time. Please suggest few romantic ideas.
kenoka but i dont think thats all he want can someone help me out
kenoka for my man birthday i am going to take him to heaven all night
Prettygurl_Lina My husband's birthday is coming up I'm desperate to make him smile with a sexy romantic gift what could I do for him because he's very in to romance
Lulu hello. I need help. my boyfirnds birthday is not for a few more months so no pressure. he is turning 29 and would love to do something romantic and different. I cannot see past the first suggestion which is the naughty jar so really have no clue. I liked the naughty jar though and would love more creative ideas. so far I have a dinner planned just not sure to do a picnic or restaurant and im getting him a bible and another gift not yet determined i.e a tie or bottle of whisky. so please help... how do I access the other
- Hollie Yehh I'm only 13 but i dont know what to bye my boyfriend for his birthday😁 maybe someone could help me pleaseee?xx
ButterflyInLove Yeah my fiance won't tell me what he wants, all he says is "you" and I'm just like "yes, but what can I do for you?" and he says "Idk" and I just....
dayday hello my husband birthday is coming up on Saturday and I don't know what to do for him I know its late but please help he doesn't really like much but he love sex what should I do help!!!
sari can any one suggest nice first gifts for my hubby
RM I already did that scrapbook :)
RM #16 is what i like most, what's the price of the ring?
Michelle what is the best gift when you are in a long distance relationship? i want to make a change in are relations..my boyfriend birthday is coming this sept.12..i have some ideas but i dont know if it is effective..
Denize My boyfriends birthday is end of july and I don't know what to get him. He is turning 24 and by that time we would be dating 11 months. I think to get him a bracelet,or is it to predictable.....Any advice would be appreciated?/
WiseOne May be the worst gift ideas I've ever read. Food, sex, and action. That's what men want. Work your creative ideas around those 3 principles, and don't make him work for it. My wife took me to my favorite restaurant, then took me to get a tattoo.
Sierra My boyfriend and I have only been dating since November and his birthday is next month. I wanna do something special for him but at home. Going out all of the time is so overrated and is getting old but I have no idea of what to do. Cooking is not one of my strong points. He's turning 30 so I wanna do something special. Any suggestions????
Shaylan I want to decorate my boyfriends bedroom while he's at work.. He's turning 19. What things should I do?? It's in 2 days. He works on his birthday so it's perfect for me to go decorate I just don't know what to do!!
Barby Hi. I always had problem what to get my boyfriend and I realize that this is not uncommon questions among women :) So I decided to do fun IPhone app to answer that question :) It gives you fun questions to answer about the relationship, his character, what you miss or don't miss in relationship and in the end it gives you gift suggestions and also diy. So you can pick from many suggestions, everything is accompany with photos, you can set BD reminder, mark your favorite gifts. I really outdo myself here :P It is called What to get my boyfriend
Linton I'm so gonna do the naughty jar for my bf on our anniversary and the treasure hunt when we get married And I WISH I knew how to make fortune cookies!
Jeka HELP!!!!! My boyfriend turns 22 on march 22nd i want to do something special for him he is great and deserves it but nothing comes to mind i want it to be fun and romantic any advice ????
- Denise Hi Jeka. What are some of the things he enjoys? You could plan a night around them and give him an experience he won't forget.
shannae I'm thinking a sweet candle light , little candles spelling out love you or his initials. With rose pedals ... Just thinking.....
- Denise Hi Shannae. A nice dinner and a small meaningful gift would also be nice. In fact, anything that shows him your love would probably be appreciated.
Rima my husband´s birthday is nearby but still am struggling with what to gift him.Actually its his 1st birthday with me and the problem is that he is the simplest man on the earth and nothing materialistic attracts him.He loves me a lot and I also want to make him really special on that day . So please suggest me something.
- Denise Hi there Rima. If he's not into material things, then could gift him an experience. If he's a foodie, then maybe bring him to a really nice restaurant, a wine tasting, or something similar. Maybe you could bring him a basket with food from a cuisine he's been wanting to try (and then you can try the food together). If he's into sports, do or give him something sports related. Just try to think of his hobbies and plan an experience that you will both enjoy and remember. Will you keep us updated? :)
Joanne I love the idea no. 10! Doesn't cost any money, but is so valuable (and romantic).
- Sheila Couldn't agree more Joanne! :) Thanks for stopping by. X
Patience My boyfriend's birthday is coming up,i dont have much to offer since i do'nt work im a unniversity student,But i really want to make a special birthday for him.If i could spend a night with him it would be better but i can't neither can i write a poem its too ordinary.Please help me
- Denise Hello Patience. To be honest, I don't think that writing a poem is too ordinary... neither is writing a letter to him. If you have a little spare cash, then you could buy some supplies for a simple craft project. If he's into music, you could burn him a mix CD. If you could say what he's into and even how old he is, we might be able to help you out more. Thanks for checking out All Women Stalk!
shaggy lovly ideas.......plz suggest more also
Rachel These look like gifts a man would give to a woman. I think the man gifts should be: Women don't talk to much, let him go out with buddies without complaining, pay for a fishing/hunting guys trip, the dinner one is good & surprise bday party...other than that...the love notes, sitting down and talking, etc....all sound like things I'd love to have...not him! ha,ha
Anonymous day full of excitement.
- Denise Hi there. That's a great idea! Plan a day that consists of things or activities that he will always remember. Sometimes, experiences are better gifts than material things. Thank you for joining the discussion!
Reba i cant use none of these ideas im 17 and he's 20. We're saving ourselves
- kimya @Reba, yea me too im 21 and he is 31 bout to be 32 but im good
Aniya ur idea abt dt jar is totally FANTASTIC
- Denise Hi Aniya. Welcome to All Women Stalk! The jar idea is pretty fantastic, isn't it? Not to mention a little naughty, if you want it to be. Have fun with your man!
All Well, i absolutely love my boyfriend to death and i want to get/make him something perfect for his birthday, but he doesnt want anything. he tells me "baby all i want is you there with me and the perfect little b-day cards you make." i mean i want to do something else for him but he wont let me. should i just leave it alone, suprise him, or not do anything at all?
- Lindsey I was having a hard time trying to think of what to get my husband and u helped me lol Burger King it is. He loves it!!!! Thank you.
- Anonymous I agree with u. Mine is the same way. He doesnt want anything. I am tempted to take him to Burger King, get him some fries and say adios!!!
PinkLove I'm planning something for my boyfriend. but I'm not sure what to do. Writing poem is a common thing for me now, for him too. Cause most of the time, I would write love poems for him. I need some more ideas please.. :)
shelly well this ear it will be our 1 year anniversary and also his b day on the same date... i want to do something special but im not exactly sure what to do.. i want him to feel more than special cause he means a lot to me... ideas please
Shakti Money doen't matter sweetieeeeeee when it comes to gift. A total day will be a best gift.
Chloee, Im 17 , and i cant find a job ANYWHERE! I get roughly Â£30 a week off my parents, however im learning to drive so every penny goes on that.. and my boyfriends coming up 22 , and earns 10 times what i do ! i know for my birthday hes going too spend loads of money on me and wine and dine me.. i want to spend loads on him but when im a little short on money and his birthdays coming up just after xmas , i really dont know what too do ! i want too get him a really amazing gift , that he can use and that he wont forget.. ive already decided that im going too get him a nice card and bake a cake for him , and obviously something for the bedroom ;) but i just want a gift that shows i love him and have him think how lucky he is, but i havent a clue, any ideas?
andrea I like this guy but i don't know what to. can any one please help?
sharon I love this quiet time idea. Takes me back to when we first started dating, mostly because we couldn't stand to get out of the bed!
- Sheila Hey Sharon, The beginning phases are the best aren't they?! *Sigh*
Steven This article provides great idea about birthday gifts.
Yvette so men im going to give my heart to my boyfriend for christmas is that kinda romantic????
- Sheila Yvette, Your heart? Sounds poetic and romantic as long as you don't mean literally. Lol.
ExtremePink sorry I meant to say AMAZING lol
ExtremePink I did the Treasure Hunt one, and oh my goodness was it ever an awazing evening. These are all fantastic ideas :)
- mommy hi,i was just wondering if you dont mind me asking but what kind of hints did you give him
- Sheila ExtremePink! I've always been fascinated by the idea of trying out the whole treasure hunt idea but haven't ever really gotten down to it. I guess I'm just lazy. But I'm glad it worked out for you! :D
Ger Ok im broke but saving... it is going to be my boyfriends 18th in a few weeks and i really want to buy him something aso special... but i want something useful aswell.... my man is a true romantic and always gets me something expensive, romantic, beautiful nd perfect and for once, for his 18th i want to do something so so special but i cant think of anything..... help... any suggestions?!?!?!
Nina Maybe I'm asking the lads here...I wanted to treat my fella to a romantic weekend, no reason, but I'm a little strapped for cash. The home cooked meal is no problem, lunch out at the pub on me with the rugby in the afternoon...'check', plenty of sexy antics 'check'! Breakfast in bed 'check', but what can I do to really show that extra thank you I love you? 'Something a bit more off the wall'
Laura I changed naughty jar to naughty tickets he got 10 of them from me so he can use them whenever he wants to... i think the idea is great...
kay i think every guy is different, and ladies know their men. so do what you think and know he will love. i know my boyfriend would love it if i gave him 100 compliments.!
MIke HAHAHA, is this written by a woman? Please ladies do not follow this advice, I feel like these are great gifts ideas for a husband to give to his wife NOT a wife to give to her husband. I can see myself getting some of these for my birhtday with and wiht a huge fake smile, saying, what a great idea! I love you so much BABY! I will keep these in mind for my wife's birthday! I agree that you DO NOT need to spend money, but, speaking from the heart, most men want three things to have a great birthday: 1) Sex, 2) A good meal (Cooking him a meal is a double plus, even if it isnt that good!), 3) Some peace and quiet. Now if you guy is more the party and drinking type, switch 3 to party or night on the town with his friends. But, my god, I cannot think of worse gift then no watching TV or going out and just "talking." I talk to my wife everyday. As one other commenter said "just keeping it real."
- AJ @MIke, My partnr loved the treasure hunt. It lead him to a gift cert. for a introductory lesson to fly a plane. How could he complain about that.
L LOL I laughed at the the quiet time talking lol. For a birthday gift is that a present for him or for me. I don't know maybe i am the type of woman that thinks words sometimes are overated and Bj's can be romantic especially when he doesn't know he's getting it but maybe that is for another site.
X9 Bwahahaha these are hilarious. I think we did the compliments jar for my grandparents one year. They loved it. I agree with the BJ crew. So far, pretty much every guy has been like, BJs! All the girls are trying to make us fortune cookies. Things that come out of Cosmo do not work in real life.
meagen i liked this a lot! and it really gave me wonderfull ideas. my boyfriends birthday is coming up so im doing a lot of different things to make it special :)
Jen I have to agree with the guys... the cute kinda stuff is okay. but if i had to listen to 100 things about me, id just walk away. and girls, would YOU like a blow job and a pina colada on your bday and call it a night?
Zen Everyone's different so try to mix it up a little to whatever you and your lover enjoy the most. (Wait a min,i ma guy... WHY AM I HERE?!) =000.... *vanishes*
Zen The best gift my girlfriend could ever give me was a sweet smile, I've always loved that smile of hers =] Yup, little things like that matter to me the most. which ever, i love my Girl no matter what! True love, Speaks the truth.
- Anonymous Then why are you reading this ... Prolly to see what you didn't get bro. Feel ya
Khanyo These are so romantic...my favourite is the naughty jar!!! This is such a great post...even for single people...it's good tips on what to do once you've met that special someone:)
Ebonylove I'm going to try all of these
Ice Men sometimes are just scared of showing their emotions. Am I right Jon?
Olga Oh, come on Jon, there is got to be some place for romance in a man's life too! Don't tell me you would not like to hear 100 compliments in a row :)
Ice I love baking so I baked a birthday cake for my boyfriend. He was really pleased and was very proud of me.
Glamourgirl These are great ideas. Maybe you can add doing the laundry for him. Isnt that romantic as well?
dan the best gift for man is recognition from women
Oksana These ideas are really great. Especially I like Treasure Hunt, the First Kiss idea and romantic getaway:)