Flowers aren't the only way to their heart. Check out these unique Valentine's Day alternative "bouquets" you can send your sweetie instead.

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Valentine’s Day is almost here. What do you have in mind to gift your sweetie? Flowers can certainly make for a gorgeous token of your affection, but why should they always steal the show?

If you’re looking for a gift that’s a bit more memorable, we’ve got you covered with some Valentine’s Day alternative bouquet recommendations that are sure to please.

What is an alternative bouquet?

Alternative bouquets feature anything but real flowers—think creative arrangements of food, trinkets or other small goodies can also make for a sweet, savory or simply fun surprise. From bunches of candy and cookies to—checks notes—beef jerky and LEGOs, there’s no need to worry about wilting when you send one of these unique Valentine’s Day gifts to a loved one.

Here, we’ve picked some of the best alternative bouquets, ready to be delivered right to your valentine’s doorstep.

Our Top Picks

LEGOs, but make them romantic. This beautiful bunch is a top pick from LEGO’s Botanical Collection. It features a dozen roses in various stages of bloom with sprigs of baby’s breath—and they all look like the real thing! The best part? They’ll enjoy these long-stemmed beauties long after they’ve finished “arranging” them.

Donut Bouquet
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Donut Bouquet

Surprise the donut lover in your life with a bouquet that doesn’t require filling a vase with water. Instead, they’ll want to fill up a coffee mug or pour a glass of milk to enjoy alongside this delectable bunch of chocolate-dipped donuts. A dozen long-stemmed donuts come wrapped in paper with a big bow, and it’s anyone’s guess how long these “flowers” will last!

Beef Jerky Flower Bouquet
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Beef Jerky Flower Bouquet

Now, we know beef jerky isn’t exactly synonymous with Valentine’s Day, but this unique “flower” bouquet puts those protein-packed sticks in a new light. We think the meat lover in your life will be thrilled to receive this bunch of beef jerky flowers, artfully arranged in a Manly Man Company glass beer mug. The prearranged blooms come sealed and packaged to lock in the flavor. Talk about a fun Valentine’s Day gift for him!

Buttercream Frosted Sugar Cookies
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Buttercream-Frosted Cookie Flowers

If you’re torn between sending cookies or flowers to your loved one this Valentine’s Day, Cheryl’s Cookies makes the decision easy with its bouquet of Cookie Flowers. This alternative bouquet features a dozen buttercream-frosted, heart-shaped sugar cookies—at the end of long stems, of course. The assortment includes vanilla and red cookies as well as pink-frosted strawberry chocolate cookies. They all come wrapped up in printed paper tied with a satin bow. We’ve tested—and loved!—Cheryl’s buttercream cookies, so we can assure you that your recipient is in for a treat.

Simply Chocolate Belgian Chocolate Rose Bouquet
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Simply Chocolate Belgian Chocolate Rose Bouquet

This delicious-looking bouquet from Harry and David is sure to be the sweetest bunch of roses they’ve ever received. They’ll enjoy a dozen Belgian chocolate roses in a delectable mix of milk, dark, and white chocolate, including red-tinted white chocolate. These are roses that are truly meant to be savored!

Chocolate Candy Bouquet
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Chocolate Candy Bouquet

For the one who can’t resist the candy aisle, this candy bouquet is sure to please. The medium size features five full-size Hershey bars and a dozen fun-size bars of Twix, Milky Ways and more; the large arrangement ups it to seven bars and nearly two dozen fun-sized ones. To be clear, no watering is necessary for these “flowers,” but we love that they come arranged in a Hershey Bar vase anyway.

Smoko Sushi Trio Plush Bouquet
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Smoko Sushi Trio Plush Bouquet

Enjoying a sushi dinner with your love might be romantic, but this bouquet of plush sushi rolls is absolutely charming. This cheerful bunch includes “rolls” embroidered with cheerful kawaii faces and a bunch of felt sunflowers, arranged in velour paper and a satin bouquet. This Valentine’s Day gift for her is a sweet display that is sure to last a long time.

Where to Buy

Valentine’s Day alternative bouquets are always a hit, so place your orders now to ensure the best product availability and on-time delivery. Whichever one you choose, we think your recipient is sure to enjoy it—especially when there are no stems to snip or a vase to keep filled!