Frugal couple's top tips to celebrate luxury Valentine's Day for just £25

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Valentine's Day on a budget.Harry Crookenden and Georgie Park, both 35, believe you can mark the most romantic day of the year for just £25.They have been keeping a tight grip on their spending over the past two years as they’re saving for their wedding and a deposit on a home.With some simple swaps, you can enjoy an evening worth £210 for a fraction of the price.Their hacks include waiting until February 15 to buy half-price roses, cooking dinner at home and unwinding with the latest film on Netflix.In line with this, new research from the communications provider who know good value; Plusnet found the same number of Brits (11%) want a partner who is good with money as one who is good in bed*.

while over one in five Brits (21%) find being frugal a turn on in a partner.Digital marketing manager Georgie said: “There is definitely a load of pressure placed on couples to spend money on Valentine’s Day but with a wedding to plan and a deposit to save for - we want to know we’re not overspending and getting the most for our money.“This is our first Valentine’s Day since we got engaged so we definitely want to make the most of it but without spending hundreds of pounds on one evening.“We set ourselves a budget of £25 for Valentine’s Day - which you’d normally spend on a takeaway or a couple of drinks in the pub - and challenged ourselves to have the most for our money and special evening at a low cost.”To cut down the couple are looking at ways to make their spend work harder, Harry is waiting until February 15 to buy Georgie roses flowers when they will be half price, saving £15.