Valentine's Day email ideas: Promotional, professional & personal

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, love is in the air – and email is the perfect way to express affection and send greetings to loved ones. If you’d like to send a special message to someone you care about, a Happy Valentine’s Day email is a great way to get started. And if you have a business, Valentine’s Day emails are ideal for showcasing your products and special deals.

Today, we'll give you some ideas for crafting the perfect Valentine's Day email. Keep reading to find out:

1. How do you promote sales on Valentine's Day?
2. Can you say Happy Valentine’s Day to coworkers?
3. Ideas for heartfelt personal Valentine’s Day emails

How do you promote sales on Valentine's Day?

Valentine’s Day is a great day to let your customers know you appreciate them. As you celebrate the day in email campaigns, focus on happiness, love and loyalty – and showcase the fun aspects of your brand. Even if you don’t sell flowers, chocolates or jewelry, Valentine’s Day can be a great revenue opportunity for your company. People also gift each other clothing, books, wine, etc., not to mention special experiences such as trips or massages. And no matter what your product, Valentine’s Day can be a good occasion for a message that conveys love and romance – and some great deals.

Here are three ideas you can use to promote sales on Valentine's Day:

1. Offer special discounts:?On Valentine’s Day as on other occasions, a discount entices customers to make a purchase and take advantage of the savings. In the spirit of February 14, why not offer a 14% discount?
2. Create gift guides:?Offer a curated list of gift ideas for different types of recipients to help customers find the perfect gift for their loved ones. You don’t have to limit yourself to gift ideas for a significant other or spouse – depending on your business, you can offer gift ideas for a best friend, child, pet, etc.
3. Partner with local businesses:?Nowadays many people enjoy giving and receiving a fun or romantic experience as a gift. Pair up with local restaurants, hotels, and venues to create package deals that offer customers a complete Valentine's Day experience.

Valentine’s Day sale email subject lines

A catchy Valentine’s Day subject line is your first step in getting your message across. Here are five ideas to get you started:

1. There’s still time to impress your Valentine!
2. Hot Valentine’s Day deals they’ll love
3. Share the love this Valentine’s Day
4. Love is forever, but this sale ends soon
5. Still need a valentine? We got you!

Can you say “Happy Valentine’s Day” to work colleagues?

Valentine’s Day is a romantic holiday, but also a cultural event celebrated in a lot of different ways. As a result, people may feel conflicted about acknowledging the day at work. However, it is appropriate to simply say “Happy Valentine's Day!” in a professional setting – this does not cross any lines, and, as long as your tone is appropriate and professional, should not make your coworkers feel uncomfortable.

But maybe you’re a romantic at heart and would like to do more? One fun way to mark the Valentine’s Day in the office is to bring in cookies or chocolate for everyone to share. Just follow the old kindergarten rule: if you’re giving something to one person, you should give something to everyone. Singling out one coworker for a card or gift could raise questions of favoritism, even if it is someone who you work closely with or who recently helped you out. And keep in mind that, given the romantic nature of the holiday, a gift to just one coworker could easily be misconstrued.

How do you say Happy Valentine’s Day professionally?

In a professional setting, it’s best to steer clear of?the “love” message of Valentine’s Day and focus on appreciation instead. So, besides simply wishing coworkers a “Happy Valentine’s Day”, you can also use the occasion to let them know that you appreciate their work. After all, sincere gratitude is always welcome, and a Happy Valentine’s Day email to your team members can be one way to share it.

Here are four examples of Valentine greetings that can be used professionally:

1. Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s people like you that make us love what we do!
2. This Valentine’s Day, I hope you find joy in everything you do!
3. Happy Valentine’s Day to a great team! We work well together because we support each other, and that is something to be celebrated!
4. Today seemed like the perfect day to let you know how much you’re appreciated! Happy Valentine’s Day to the best team ever.

Ideas for heartfelt personal Valentine’s Day emails

Valentine’s Day cards are a fun tradition dating to the 18th?century, with lovers sending each other handmade decorated messages. For those of us who enjoy this tradition but have no artistic talent or somehow fail to make it to the post office on time, an email can be a great way to send love on Valentine’s Day. Emails can also be a great way to show affection and appreciation for friends, parents, kids....

Happy Valentine’s Day email

Here are five Valentine’s messages to make your loved ones feel cherished:

1. You have been such an important part of my life and I am grateful to have you as my friend.
2. Happy Valentine’s Day! I wanted to remind you of how much you mean to me.
3. Your unwavering friendship and support mean the world to me, and I am lucky to have you in my life.
4. I look forward to many more years of friendship and all the wonderful memories we will make together.
5. What would I do without you? I'm so lucky to have a friend (mother/brother/kid, etc.) like you

Love email subject lines

And what about sending a love letter by email? There is no right or wrong way to write a romantic Valentine’s Day email – the right message will be as unique as your relationship. However, you might wish to recall a romantic memory, tell your partner all the things you love about them, and reaffirm your love and commitment to your relationship. When it comes to the subject line, try a phrase that captures the essence of your love story.

Here are five creative love email subject lines to get you started:

1. Let's get lost in love together
2. From my heart to yours
3. A love story worth telling
4. Falling deeper in love every day
5. You & me: A match made in heaven

We hope this explainer helps you win hearts this Valentine’s Day! And if you still don't have a mail.com account, you can?create your free email address here.

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