Valentine’s Day on a budget – top picks from Asda for £5 and under!
With searches for ‘Valentine’s Day’ skyrocketing by 305% in just one week on Asda.com*, shoppers are well and truly gearing up for the big day.
Whether it’s for that special someone, ‘Galentine's’ celebrations or for a bit of self-love, customers can choose from a selection of love-themed goodies priced at £5 and under - including delicious bottles of bubbly, heart-shaped sweet treats and a beautiful selection of vibrant flowers.
Stats from 2023 reveal that low-cost indulgences such as cards, chocolates and flowers were the most sought-after gifts*. This year, there’s insight to show that there will be an even bigger increase in popularity of inexpensive gifts - such as flowers (31%), chocolate (31%) and other small presents (30%)*. Trends show that customers prefer smaller but more thoughtful gifts, with a little luxury indulgence (bite-sized chocolate coin, anyone?).
With Asda’s range of offers and products available this Valentine’s Day - it doesn't have to cost a lot to show some love.
Something sweet!
Nothing says ‘I love you’ like the gift of chocolate, which Asda customers can pick up from as little as £1. Shoppers can choose from the Lots of Love Chocolate Coins (£1), sweet, milk chocolate treats shaped in a love heart and the Chocolate Love Heart Lollipops (£1), dark, milk and white heart shaped stick lollies decorated with red-lustred honeycomb sprinkles - perfect for popping in a card.
Customers can also indulge in Valentine’s Day Lovely Mini Cupcakes (15 pack, £6 + £1 in Asda Cash Pot), fluffy sweet chocolate sponges with chocolate, strawberry and vanilla flavour frosting. Or Billie the Love Bug Cupcakes (£1.50), two chocolate sponge cakes filled with a raspberry jam sauce and topped with chocolate flavour frosting - great additions to grazing spreads to be enjoyed with friends or for a shared dessert.
For the perfect ‘v day’ breakfast in bed, customers can treat their loved one to the limited-edition Love Heart Crumpets (£1.25) which can be toasted as desired and paired perfectly with Raspberry Jam (£1.15) for the full aesthetic – small touches but made with love!
For branded favourites, shoppers can pick up the (pretty in) pink box of Lindt Raspberry Lindor Chocolates (on offer for £4.25) or treat someone to the classic Terry's Chocolate Orange Truffles - now available for just £3.
For those wanting to pop the big question on the big day, shoppers can pick up The Sweetest Ring for £1.50 in Asda stores - a giant jelly sweet in the shape of a diamond ring - sure to win anyone over should they be asked the question!
Bloomin’ gorgeous
Asda shoppers can purchase a variety of beautiful flower bouquets, guaranteed to set hearts alight as Asda has been crowned as the Fresh Flower Supermarket of the Year by the 2023 Retail Industry Awards* for the second year running.
Special flower assortments are launching in stores on the 11th of February, with prices starting from a little as £2.50. There will also be luxury bouquets available for those wanting to push the boat out, with options for £20 and over.
For 2024, Asda is bringing its customers four new and several improved bundles, including the new Extra Special Single Red Rose (£5), an unusual premium single rose with unique petal details - an elevated version of the single Asda Red Rose which shoppers can pick up for just £2.50 - a staple on Valentine’s Day.
Shoppers can also pick up the classic customer-favourites, including My Sweetheart Roses (£5), a classic bunch consisting of twelve red roses, the Extra Special Rose and Lilly Bunch (£15), a stunning mix of lilies teamed with scented eucalyptus and roses in deep red and pink colour, as well as the For My Sweetheart Bouquet (£15), a classic bouquet consisting of Chrysanthemums, Carnations, Germini and roses in shades of pink and white.
Also new for 2024 is the Rose Giftbag (£15), the present you can take straight from the shelf and gift to a loved-one. Ideal for long distance lovers, it comes in a water box and is beautifully decorated with an added ribbon wrap.
A 2024 showstopper is the Amore Bouquet (£20), a bumper bunch consisting of Chrysanthemums, Roses, Alstromeria in hues from deep purple and red, through to white.
Fizz, please!
With stats showing a 3% week-on-week spike on supermarket wine purchases during Valentine’s week*, shoppers can pick up some lovely bubbly from Asda’s award-winning selection to enjoy the celebrations.
Asda’s classic Prosecco Spumante Extra Dry will be on offer on 14th of February, costing just £5 for the bottle.
Customers can also pick up the Extra Special Prosecco Rosé Brut (£8), a well-loved sparkling rose perfect for all kinds of celebrations, and the Extra Special Côtes de Provence Rosé Wine (£9.75) - light and juicy, with subtle strawberry and raspberry fruits that lead to a fresh finish of white pepper - a 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards Bronze Winner.
For something a little more luxurious, the Louvel Fontaine Champagne (£18.50) is a well-balanced and fruity champagne, which brings together flavours of citrus and vanilla. Exclusive to Asda and with 5-star reviews on Asda.com, customers love this bottle, saying “really smooth, fruity yet still dry champagne” and that it “tastes a lot more expensive than it costs”.
For at-home date nights, customers can also enjoy the Extra Special Languedoc (£8), which Asda’s wine experts have paired with seafood and vegetarian dishes, whilst the Extra Special Uco Valley Malbec (£12) is best paired with red meats and hearty dinners - a perfect addition to the Asda 2 for £10 steak deal running from 8th of February until 18th of February.
As a unique gift combo, customers can purchase the hero Gordon's Gin & Candle Bundle for just £6 at Asda.
Seal it with a kiss!
There’s no better way to tell someone you love them than with a handwritten note. Shoppers can pick up several options of cards from George, starting from a little as 28p.
A 3 for £3 offer applies to special cards, including Asda’s Galentine's card and ‘For an amazing husband’ fox graphic card, amongst others, allowing shoppers to write love notes for everyone that they love this year.