How to Surprise Your Boyfriend — Top Ideas for Different Occasions

December 22, 2022

We all love a good surprise, and in this guide on how to surprise your boyfriend, we’ll be putting together some unique ideas that’ll help you do something special for someone very special to you.

A surprise can be romantic, funny, subtle and over the top. More often than not, they’re a little shocking. But what we love about them most of all is the fact you don’t need a special occasion to surprise someone. So much of their joy comes from that lack of expectation, after all.

That said, we will absolutely be looking at the ways you can surprise your boyfriend on those most important of days — birthdays, Christmases, and anniversaries. The moments that celebrate your journey together, that mark the start of a new chapter, a new adventure, with the hope of continued happiness.

But let’s stop being so sentimental for a minute, we’ve got work to do after all! Here’s our guide on the best ways to surprise your boyfriend!

How to make a surprise for your boyfriend

Boys come in all shapes and sizes, with different hobbies and various quirks. This much we already know!

So before we start looking at surprises for special occasions, we’re going to get a little creative, with some ideas on how to surprise your boyfriend with a gift that’s both touching and totally unique.

Creative surprise ideas for your boyfriend

Put together a scrapbook! – Have a quick scroll on your phone and find some fantastic photos of moments spent together, print them out - maybe amongst some cute text exchanges between the two of you - adorn it with stickers and twine and voila! A lovely, romantic scrapbook that can be enhanced with new notes in years to come.
Build one of our amazing Boomf Bombs! – Our Boomf Bombs are the ultimate photo card, allowing you to take images straight from your device, blend them with our fantastic designs, and write a personalised message. Did we mention that they also explode in an awesome burst of confetti upon opening?
Make a creative birthday display! – Get your clothes pegs at the ready! Print out a few fantastic photos and attach them to a display made from fairy lights or twine, and complete it with a cute message using banners or bunting.

How to surprise your boyfriend on his birthday

We all like to celebrate our birthdays in different ways. Some are simply overjoyed by big surprise celebrations, others like something a little more subtle. So we’ll do our best to cater to all personalities in our list of birthday surprises below. Here’s how to surprise your boyfriend on his birthday!

Tickets to a concert of his favourite band/artist – If your boyfriend loves their music, then taking him to a gig featuring one of his favourite artists is among the most thoughtful, most exciting things you can do together. Of course, the level of excitement might depend on the type of music – but whether punk rock or piano concertos, it makes for a lovely surprise!
Plan a day out – Ok, no doubt he has celebrations in the evening planned with his friends, but a day spent together doing an activity you’ll know he’ll love is as romantic and thoughtful as it gets. This could be a visit to a museum, an outdoor adventure course, a race-day experience, whatever! Top it off with a lovely lunch or meal out and you’ve got a perfect day planned.
Make a personalised card – We’ve already mentioned our famous Boomf Bombs, but our other amazing exploding card types make for a wonderful surprise, and all can be effortlessly personalised. And whatever your boyfriend’s personality, you’ll be certain to find the perfect design in our massive collection!

How to surprise your boyfriend on Christmas

Christmas – the most wonderful time of the year – for a lot of us it means cold dark nights, but also presents, seeing family, and plenty of time spent snuggling on the sofa. Here’s how to surprise your boyfriend for Christmas!

Stocking fillers – Santa may not come anymore, but our exploding gift boxes are packed to the brim with little gifts that make a perfect substitute for a visit from Saint Nick.
With a personalised, exploding Christmas card! – We’ve got many different designs for this most wonderful of occasions, and you can create festive surprises with our brilliant Ta-dah cards and сonfetti cannons!
With a customised Christmas tree – Pick up one of those miniature Christmas trees, print out some lovely photos and get some edible decorations – you’ve got an adorable, personalised Christmas tree which’ll look great around the house and counts as a cute present as well!

How to surprise your boyfriend on Valentine’s Day

Our guide couldn’t be complete without a set of romantic tips on how to surprise your boyfriend, so let’s look at some wonderful surprises you can do on the most romantic day. Here’s how to surprise your boyfriend for Valentine’s Day!

Cooking up breakfast – Breakfast in bed is a lovely idea, but if you’re too busy to cook something, sweet pastries make for a deliciously quick morning treat.
Put together a care package – As you’re probably aware, boys love to be pampered too! Putting together a cute care package with chocolates, sweets and various other comforting items will be well appreciated on a stressful day.
Pick up an exploding Valentine’s Day card! – We’ve got an amazing selection of designs for Valentine’s Day, from the heartfelt and romantic to the outrageously amusing. Pick one of our Boomf Bombs, Confetti Cannons, or Ta-dah cards for fantastic confetti fun!

How to surprise your long-distance boyfriend

Of course, the best thing you can do for your boyfriend is be there for them – but not necessarily in person. We’re sure you’re making the most of virtual spaces to stay in touch and to support each other even when you are in different parts of the globe.

In our interconnected world, and fortunately for long-distance couples, the internet gives us the ability to surprise our special someone with gifts, treats, and thoughtful messages delivered across borders and between counties.

We deliver internationally here at Boomf, and for residents in the UK who might be apart at this moment in time, our cards can be delivered for free with Royal Mail. With that in mind, here are some of the ways you can surprise your long-distance boyfriend.

Send him a card

You don’t need a special occasion to send someone a lovely card, but as you may have noticed, at Boomf we absolutely cater to all those important events and wonderful times of the year.

Our cards can be effortlessly personalised right here on our website, so you’ll be able to write a thoughtful message to your boyfriend that shows how much you miss him. Make it as long as short, as direct or as poetic as you like, we’re sure he’ll appreciate it.

And for an extra surprise – don’t forget our confetti cards literally burst open with an exciting display of confetti, all of which can be adorned with photos of happy times spent together.

Sweeten up his day

We don’t just do amazing personalised cards here at Boomf, you can cover your entire gift-giving experience right here on our website! Here’s how to surprise your boyfriend with a gift of sweet treats delivered straight to the door.

We’ve got our fabulous exploding confetti gift boxes, but our letterbox gifts are specially made to be posted straight through your boyfriend’s door no matter where he is, and upon opening, certain to provide an exciting surprise.

And onto sweet treats — we’ve got all kinds of succulent chocolates and fantastic bumper packs of fizzy sweets to stock your gift box with, with many vegetarian and vegan options as well. Plus, we include a cute personalised card in every gift, featuring one of our designs and a message written by you!

How to surprise your boyfriend at home

Let’s look at some cute, everyday, at-home surprises. After all, you don’t need a reason to surprise your boyfriend. It’s an expression of how much they mean to you, and that’s valuable any day of the year.

We all have days where things can be a little tough, and in these times, a nice surprise is especially welcome.

Cook his favourite meal – Wondering how to surprise your boyfriend when he comes home? Well, if you can manage to get back from work earlier than he does, cooking his favourite meal is a lovely way to spend time together and decompress in the evening. We’re not necessarily talking about a three course feast here. A couple pizzas, some garlic bread, a bottle of nice wine or beer – perfect. Boomf has a selection of fantastic red wines to compliment pizzas and pasta dishes in our gift section.
Putting on his favourite film – His favourite film is bound to be available across the many streaming services that the internet has to offer. Nibbles, sweets, popcorn, and drinks complete an easy, lovely, and thoughtful at home date night.
Going for a picnic – Okay, this does technically involve leaving the house. On your next walk together, take a bottle of lovely white wine (or red – whichever he prefers), some snacks, and a blanket. If the weather’s nice, you’ve got a great impromptu picnic for the two of you to enjoy.
Treating him to dessert – A sweet (pun intended), simple way to put a smile on anyone’s face is by treating him to an indulgent dessert. Without the mess and fuss of putting together dinner, you can whip out a wonderful desert to enjoy together in the evening. Our gift selection includes gourmet chocolate pizzas, artisan chocolate assortments, and giant bars of dairy milk chocolate.

How to surprise your boyfriend for your anniversary

An anniversary marks the start of an exciting new chapter together! We owe it to our boyfriends to make it special. Here’s how to surprise your boyfriend on your anniversary.

With an exploding anniversary card – We’re all about celebrating these important moments here on Boomf, and make sure to check out our special anniversary card types that’ll delight and surprise your boyfriend by bursting open with a confetti explosion.
With a home baked cake! – A home baked cake or set of muffins is a thoughtful, tasty way to make anyone smile. Top it with edible love hearts and plenty of pink coloured icing, and you’ll have an anniversary treat for both of you to enjoy.
With an amazing gift box from Boomf! Our exploding gift boxes make a perfect treat for two – just leave it to your boyfriend to do the opening!

Those are just a few of the fantastic ways you can surprise your boyfriend at home, at Christmas, on Valentine’s Day, his birthday, and your anniversary. But whatever the special occasion, you can complete your fantastic gift-giving experience right here on Boomf! With our fantastic exploding cards and gift boxes, figuring out how to surprise your boyfriend is easier than ever!