Oh Saint Valentine, what have you started?
Unless you’ve been wearing a pair of very expensive noise-cancelling headphones whilst indulging in the deepest of slumbers, you’ll be very well aware that today is Valentine’s Day.
Yep, it’s hard to ignore the bright red heart-shaped garnishes in every shop window, or the florists literally bursting at the seams with frantic rose-searching partners, and let’s not forget the throngs of loved-up couples filling virtually every restaurant in the city.
But there’s another rather common place we’re seeing Saint Valentine make his mark: social media. And boy is it a roller coaster of sop, cringe and, at times, actually-kinda-cute tributes.
As February 14 rolled around, some of our favourite celebrity couples have taken to Instagram to mark the special day.
As we’ve come to expect, some of the flowing ode’s are a little corny, but some, we must say, are actually pretty clever.
From Larry Emdur’s hilarious fruit gaffe to Osher’s heartfelt throwback, these celebrity odes are worth the scroll. Take a good old gander below.
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Keith Urban
Nicole Kidman’s husband Keith Urban took to the ‘gram to post a sweet couple pic. To add, the singer wrote: “HAPPY VALENTINES DAY❤️🔥💋”
David and Candice Warner
David Warner shared a cute Christmas-themed pic with wife Candice, writing: “My valentine, I love you @candywarner1 #rock”.
Lisa Wilkinson
Lisa Wilkinson got real on Instagram, sharing the realities of February 14 in the 29 years she’s spent with her husband Peter FitzSimons: “Twenty nine Valentine’s Days together, and we’ve only ever celebrated one. The first one. Because, you know, young love… After that, reality sets in….work, kids, mortgage repayments, school drop-offs, misunderstandings, missed garbage nights, empty toilet roll-holders, wet towels on the bathroom floor, parenting, parental loss, the odd harsh word, disappointments, disagreements, and teenage hormones (theirs not ours), can all take over. Because, you know, life. And marriage.”
The 60-year-old then imparted some wisdom for her following: “So to all the young lovers out there just beginning all this, if you really think you’ve found your soulmate, hold on if you possibly can for the stuff that truly matters. Because: cups of tea, laughter, fierce loyalty, deep love, forgiveness, shared tears, the unspeakable joy of watching your kids grow, and the wrinkles (or as I like to think of them, the songlines of life) that come from living a REAL life together, are so worth it.”
Kate Hudson
American golden girl Kate Hudson opted not for a traditional V-Day date with her partner Danny Fujikawa. Instead she was all about #DaGals: “We’re GALENTINING real early 😜🍸,” she wrote alongside a fun pic of her and several pals.
Rebecca Gibney
Actress Rebecca Gibney posted a brilliant throwback snap with her husband Richard Bell, writing: “19 years ago and still my Valentine today. Love you Big R. ❤️” Bit cute!
Larry Emdur
TV presenter Larry Emdur shared a refreshingly original ode to wife Sylvie Emdur: “Instead of filling the house with beautiful flowers I wrote a stupid message on a rotting piece of fruit,” he began.
He added: “I’m hoping it will lead to an incredibly amazing romantic night with candles, Barry White music and sweet sweet mummy/daddy time, but I’m just not sure of the success rate with messages on fruit as opposed to flowers . I’ll let you know . Luvya Sylvie xxxx”
Lee and Georgia
Bachie lad Lee Elliot posted a lovey-dovey snap with his fiancee Georgia Love along with a poem: “Roses are red. Violets are blue. I’m no good at poems. But I can’t wait to marry you!”
Georgia Love
Meanwhile Georgia opted for a funny post writing: “Ummm so I went to search photos of Lee to choose one to post for Valentine’s Day but then this happened and everything else is cancelled. #samesamebutdifferent #loveislikeamirror #twinception”
Osher and Audrey
Osher Gunsberg posted a candid Polaroid of himself and partner Audrey from 2015. In an emotional caption, the TV host wrote: “In those early days, when I wasn’t very well and quite afraid of everything (including a relationship) she really fought bloody hard for us and helped me see it was something worth pursuing, and that things could be better. I’m so grateful that she did.”
He continued: “Both Audrey and her daughter Georgia transformed my life in unimaginable ways, and now that Wolfie has joined the three of us, the adventure just gets better. Happy Valentine’s Day my love. x”
Kris Smith
Kris Smith shared a sweet tribute to his partner Sarah Boulazeris confessing: “I hate valentine day, and everything it’s become…
But if I was forced to do it, it would be with the love of my life….I love you @thisisme.sb happy rip off day ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”
Elora
Bachelor alum Elora ‘Tahiti’ Murger shared a sweet throwback snap with her partner on Instagram, writing: “Our first photo together ❤️ In that moment. I remember knowing, you were The One. Happy Valentine’s Day my Heart ❤️”
Bindi Irwin
Bindi Irwin shared the love not only for her fiancee Chandler Powell, but for her entire family. The 21-year-old wrote: “Happy Valentine’s, Galentine’s, Palentine’s Day! Wishing you a day of happiness surrounded by the people that you love. ❤️”
Ali and Taite
The Bachelorette‘s Ali shared a candid snap with her beau Taite Radley alongside a rather lengthy caption – just to really prove how much she cares. “The 💙 of my life right here! I want you, choose you, you simply bring out the best in me. The care, love & respect we have for each other is off the charts,” she began.
Penning that she knew the pair would be best friends till they die, Ali finished: “I feel like your my yang to my yin and we fit together like 2 pieces of seaweed(😂my imagination is crazy!) dancing freely in the ocean current, intertwining freely, perfectly, softly, graciously, drifting together & apart but always rooted together.”
Matty J and Laura
The Bachelor‘s Matty J and Laura took a slightly different approach to the loved-up day. Matty J explained the pair’s bemusing get-ups in his Instagram caption: “When @ladyandacat said she wanted a romantic surprise for valentines day.. I knew there was only one thing to do – organise a @fitzyandwippa rap battle. You’re welcome my darling! ❤️”
Jesinta Franklin
Heavily pregnant Jesinta Franklin was clearly feeling sentimental. She shared a beautiful hand-holding snap along with the caption: “Happy valentines Day ♥️ Last year we celebrated with all our friends and made it about the joy of love, not just romantically, but the love we hold for everyone in our lives. Something I think we should celebrate daily ♥️ ” Love is life, and if you miss love, you miss life”
Ben Fordham
Ben Fordham shared the sweetest pic of his little family on February 14. His caption also spoke for itself, a simple ‘♥️’ emoji did the trick. Aww.
