Fun Date Night Ideas

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Fun Date Night Ideas for Engaged Couples

Dates are crucial to any relationship whether you’re in your first few dates or if you’ve just celebrated your 50th anniversary. Even though you may have already been with this person for months during the lockdown, spending time together and quality time together are two totally different things. Just look at it like this, if you can survive 2020 together and actually be better together and happier coming out of it, you’re set for life. So start scrolling to see all these sweet date night ideas!

Mini Road Trip Road trips are wonderful for bonding, reconnecting, and just getting back to basics. It also feels very old school when people went for Sunday drives together. While a drive across the country may not work right now, take a short trip to a nearby city or somewhere that holds meaning for your relationship. Rent a vintage truck and head to the country or take a convertible for a drive along the coast. Load up on snacks from your childhood, pick the perfect playlist, and belt your heart out!

Movie Night Okay, you’ve probably already watched everything on Netflix by this point, but hear me out. Each of you pick your favorite movie from a random genre, a childhood classic you forgot about, or fully commit to watch a full film series like Harry Potter at one time. Arrange all the candy, chips, and popcorn into a snack buffet in front of the tv, and cuddle in. Bonus points if you go all out for a theme!

Take It Back Recreate your first date at home or take a stroll to the spot where he proposed and changed your life forever. It’s super romantic, and makes you remember the reason behind all the wedding planning stress and what’s important during this corona chaos.

Create Some Heat in the Kitchen

Cook together! With new boxed meals delivered right to your door, it’s easier than ever before and so easy. You can try to recreate your favorite dishes from your local spot or try something completely new! This is an amazing way to spend time together and maybe find a new hobby you both enjoy. Tired of eating at home? Load it all up and head out for a romantic picnic just for two.

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Photoshoot Whip out the old camera or even your iPhone for a one-on-one photoshoot! You’ll love to have photos of one another when you’re old and gray, especially during such an unusual time in history. Plus, it’s great to get dressed up or down (wink, wink) and create some art together.

PS –– DIY boudoir shoots with your partner or spouse are oh so sexy and great wedding gifts too!

DIY Project Speaking of DIY, whether it’s the dresser from IKEA you’ve been meaning to put together for months or a completely new idea from Pinterest, tackle the project together! You’ll feel amazing once it’s done, and you have a new memory of the two of you working as a team!

Game Night Put your game face on! Playing board games and trivia with one another is such a simple way of checking out of real life for a moment to just have fun. You could even have a championship with some type of wager. No sore losers allowed though!

Wedding Shoes That Aren’t Heels

Your wedding day is a BUSY day! From getting ready to making sure everything is perfect and of course marrying the love of your life! It’s go, go, go from the start. Not to mention, dancing the night away and making your rounds to your guests will have a lot of pressure on your feet too. Of course, you’ll still want to look amazing while doing it all, but those tall heels may not be cutting it. Let us introduce the wedding shoes that aren’t six inch heels, but still just as cute!

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Small Heels Okay, this one is still a heel, but not nearly as high! Think 2-3” max. Heels in this range usually contain a chunky heel which makes it not only easier to walk in, but also so trendy! Keep it simple with neutrals or bling it out, there’s so many options. Plus, you can definitely wear these again and again.

Sandals Sandals are so popular for beach weddings already, but don’t stop there. They still work for boho weddings, intimate soirees in the backyard, elopements, and more!

Sneakers Ah, my personal favorite: wedding sneakers. There’s really nothing more comfy than throwing on a pair of sneakers to break down that dance floor! Whether they’re fully custom Chuck Taylors or a sparkly pair from Kate Spade, you bet everyone in heels will be so envious of you.

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Flats, Loafers, & Mules Flats are of course a go-to for those of us who hate wearing heels or the exceptionally tall. But if you’re bucking tradition and tossing the heels, why not go for something truly unique though? Consider loafers and mules for your wedding day attire! These shoe types will look amazing when paired with a bridal jumpsuit too!

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For the Guys Guys, don’t just settle for a simple dress show, and for the love of all that is holy, if you rent your tux, DO NOT attempt to wear those rented shoes. I don’t care if they did come in the garment bag. You’ll be on your feet all day or night long, hopefully with hours of dancing with your new spouse. You want to make sure your footware is both stylish and comfortable. If you don’t own a great pair of dress shoes, now is the time to invest in a quality pair that will last you for years. Or, might we suggest something a little more daring? We love these velvet loafers for the fashionable groom.

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Pro tip: Don’t forget to bring your shoes to your dress appointments & be sure to let your tailor know what shoe type you’re wearing! This will help you get a full visual and ensure your gown isn’t too short or too long.