Cheap Romantic Gifts for Girlfriend or Boyfriend: Ideas Under £15

Quick answer

The best cheap romantic gift for a girlfriend or boyfriend is something made from your own words, because it shows you were paying attention. A personalised love heart word art print costs £9.99 as an instant digital download or an unframed print, and you can preview it free before you buy.

Updated October 2026

Need it today?

If you have left it late, every print can be a digital download that arrives instantly, from £9.99. Print it at home or at a local print shop the same day, and you get a free preview first. Framed and unframed prints are posted (3-5 working days in the UK), so they suit buyers who have a little more time.

In this guide

• Why cheap can still feel romantic
• Romantic gift ideas under £15, with what to write on each
• A comparison table of the options
• What words to put on a romantic print
• How it works
• FAQ and a little about the shop

Can a cheap gift really feel romantic?

Yes, and usually for one reason: it is specific. A gift that could have been bought for anyone says very little, however much it cost. A gift that mentions the night you met, the silly nickname only you use, or the town where you had your first holiday together says you were listening.

That is why personalised gifts work so well on a small budget. You supply the meaning; the gift just holds it. Everything below is £9.99, which leaves you room for a card, flowers or a bottle of something nice on the side. If you are shopping for a wider range of occasions, the anniversary and special occasions collection has plenty to browse.

What is the best cheap romantic gift for a girlfriend?

For most couples, a word art print filled with your shared memories is the safest bet. Our personalised love heart word art print arranges your words into a heart shape, so the message and the symbol do the work together. It is £9.99, and you can choose an instant digital download or an unframed print.

It suits a girlfriend who likes keepsakes more than gadgets. Put her name and yours, the date you got together, the places you have been and a handful of things you love about her. If she has a favourite colour, it is worth choosing that when you design it.

What if you want a heart-shaped print with a different look?

There are a few heart designs, and they suit slightly different couples. Each is £9.99:

• Personalised Love Hearts word art print: a good pick when you want more than one heart, for example to reflect two people or a family. Try your two names alongside shared words such as “adventures” and “Sunday mornings”.
• Personalised Love Heart word art print: a classic single-heart layout for a simple, clean message. It suits a boyfriend who prefers something understated. Use short, punchy words rather than long sentences.
• Personalised Heart Hand word art print: a heart-and-hand design that feels warm and affectionate. It works well for couples who describe each other as supportive, so include words like “always there”, “my person” and “home”.

What do you buy a boyfriend who likes a drink?

If your boyfriend (or girlfriend) has a favourite tipple, you can make that the theme instead of hearts. The Personalised Gin Lover Word Art Print is a fun, lighthearted option at £9.99, and the Personalised Wine Lover Word Art Print is the same price and suits couples who share a bottle on a Friday night.

These are romantic in a relaxed way. Fill them with private jokes, favourite bars, the name of the first bottle you shared, and the words that sum up your evenings together. They suit couples who would rather laugh than be serious, and they make a good gift for a first Valentine’s Day, a birthday or just because.

Which options are best for different couples?

What words should you put on a romantic print?

This is the part that makes the gift, so it is worth ten minutes. Aim for 15 to 30 words, mixing the practical (names and dates) with the personal (the things only you two know). Here are three starting points.

For a girlfriend of a few months

• Her name and yours
• The month you met
• The place of your first date
• “Laughs at my jokes”, “steals my chips”, “best hugs”
• “Beautiful”, “kind”, “mine”

For a long-term boyfriend

• Both names and the year you got together
• Places you have lived or travelled
• “Always makes me laugh”, “my best friend”, “Saturday football”
• The nickname you use at home
• “Thank you”, “steady”, “forever”

For an anniversary or Valentine’s Day

• The date you married or got together
• The song from your first dance, or the one you hum in the kitchen
• “First kiss”, “first holiday”, “first flat”
• A line you always say to each other
• “Love”, “home”, “us”

A tip: avoid generic words you could put on anyone’s print. Swap “romantic” for the thing they actually did that was romantic, and swap “funny” for the joke you still bring up.

Looking for gift inspiration for other people on your list?

If you are also buying for friends or colleagues, our guides to Secret Santa gifts for golfers under £20 and Secret Santa darts gifts show how a personalised print can work on a small budget for hobby lovers too.

How does it work?

1. Choose a print. Pick the design that suits your partner, such as the love heart or a drink-themed print.
2. Design it with your own words. Type in names, dates, memories and places.
3. Preview it free. See how it looks before you commit.
4. Get it your way. Choose an instant digital download from £9.99 to print yourself, or have a printed or framed print delivered. Unframed prints start at £9.99, framed A4 from £22.99 and framed A3 from £30.99.

To stay under £15, the digital download or unframed print at £9.99 is the one to pick. Framed prints ship within 3-5 working days in the UK and 7-15 days internationally.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good cheap romantic gift for a girlfriend?

A personalised word art print is a strong choice because it is built from your own words, so it feels far more personal than its price suggests. A personalised love heart word art print starts at £9.99, and you get a free preview before you buy.

Can I give a romantic gift today if I have left it late?

Yes. Every print can be a digital download that arrives instantly, from £9.99. You can print it at home or at a local print shop the same day, and you get a free preview first. Framed and unframed prints are posted, so they suit buyers with a few days to spare.

What should I write on a romantic word art print?

Use words that only the two of you would recognise: your names, the date you met, a place that matters, a nickname and a few things you love about them. Specific details beat general ones, so “the pub quiz we lost” will mean more than “fun”.

Is a digital download a thoughtful gift or a cop-out?

It is thoughtful when the words are personal, because the effort is in the writing, not the paper. Many people print the file and put it in a frame they already own, or tuck the print into a card.

Do I need to spend more than £15 to give something romantic?

No. A romantic gift works because it shows you paid attention, not because of the price. A £9.99 print with your shared memories on it can mean more than an expensive but generic present.

Can I get a framed romantic print?

Yes. Framed A4 prints start at £22.99 and framed A3 from £30.99, and framed prints ship within 3-5 working days in the UK. If you want to stay under £15, choose the digital download or unframed print at £9.99.

The simplest way to a romantic gift on a budget

If you want one idea and you want it done, put your best memories into a heart-shaped word art print made with your own words. It costs £9.99, it takes about as long as writing a card, and it is the kind of gift people keep.

About Word Art Prints

Word Art Prints is a UK shop making personalised word art prints since 2017. We have over 470 designs, and every print is made to order with your own words, whether that is names, dates, memories, qualities or places.