Date nights don’t have to stop after getting married. Going out to see a play, a movie, or even visiting new restaurants for a date night with your partner are excellent ways to keep the romance alive in your relationship. 

Nevertheless, they aren’t the only ways to do so. Having a date night at home can be just as satisfying. Who doesn’t love a bit of a pampering session before their date night!

A date night is more about spending quality time together than the activity. If you wish to have a date night at home and stand out from the norm, here are a few pointers for breaking the routine and planning a memorable date:

How to Have a Date Night at Home

Prepare and Plan 

Since the date is in the comfort of your home, you may be tempted to put off planning till the last minute. However, procrastinating will make you come across as unprepared. Treat your at-home date night just as you would the regular dates. 

A day before the big day, take care of the essentials, brainstorm date activities, hire a babysitter if necessary, and pick up groceries. Tidy up the house and take care of some other essential stuff, such as choosing a good wine for the evening. Make sure the wines you have at home are suited for your tastes. If not, you may want to free up some space in the wine cabinet, click here for more information.

Set the Tone

Once the planning is out, you should set the mood. The right mood can transform your house from an everyday living space to a romantic love haven. It’ll also show your partner you’ve invested time and effort into doing something for them. 

You can play a romantic but not over-the-top soundtrack in the background and light a few candles — an intimate atmosphere can help relax and impress your date. Ensure you customise the atmosphere to your date’s personality and preferences.  

Spice Things Up

Making your date’s favourite meal will earn you some extra points; however, an even better alternative is cooking together. The shared experience will make you feel connected and allow you to get to know each other. Cookies and pizza are excellent options. Here are some romantic dinner ideas to get you started. Whatever you decide to cook, don’t get worked up about trying to perfect the dish; cooking together is meant to be fun. 

And don’t forget the drinks. Seasonal cocktails and freshly squeezed juice are the ideal accompaniments to any food. 

The Main Event

After eating, ensure you keep the date going with some entertainment. Here are several activities you can engage in after dinner: 

Play a Board Game   

Couples who play together stay together! Even if it’s been a while since you played board games, this is the perfect opportunity to brush up on your skills. If you don’t have board games, you can purchase them beforehand. 

Another excellent idea is to look for an online couple’s game and try something new. This is the best way to stimulate conversation and enjoy each other’s company. 

Some of the best board games for couples are:

• Monopoly
• Clue
• Chess
• Checkers
• Backgammon

You can also find many board games that are specifically designed for couples. These games are usually more light-hearted and fun, and they can be a great way to connect with your partner.

If you want to add a bit of competition to your date night, you can always make a bet on who will win the game. The loser has to do something nice for the winner, such as making dinner or giving a foot massage.

No matter what game you choose to play, make sure that you take some time to relax and enjoy each other’s company. Board games are a great way to connect with your partner and have some fun. 

Create a Photo Shoot at Home

If you and your partner are photogenic, this is a perfect chance to get some cool backgrounds and take pictures. You can use a projector to reflect on a white wall to ensure you have excellent lighting. 

You don’t have to go all out; you can use the stuff you have at home to create the background and use your phone’s camera to take a cute couple of photos. The memories you’ll make posing and taking pictures will be irreplaceable. 

Massage Each Other

You can create the ideal ambience for a fantastic spa night in the comfort of your home. Play some relaxing music, light some candles, and bring out your favourite scented lotions so that in your home’s space, you can lie down and enjoy a relaxing massage from your partner. 

This activity will help you learn new massage techniques and know what your partner likes.  It is also a great way to relieve stress, tension, and knots. After your massage session, you can both enjoy a long hot bath together or just spend time talking in bed.

Karaoke 

The beauty of living in the digital era is that you can find anything online. Play some lyric videos of songs you love, or add them to the playlist and sing along. You can even compete against each other—the one who gets the most points wins.

You can find karaoke versions of popular songs on YouTube, or you can download an app like Smule or WeSing. There are also websites like Lucky Voice that offer a library of karaoke songs that you can stream.

If you want to make things more fun, you can turn it into a drinking game. Take a shot every time you mess up the lyrics, or do a Jagerbomb if you hit the high note.

Make Cocktails

You can get adventurous with the spirits and try making cocktails. Take an inventory of the items you need to purchase and look up new recipes. You can brush up on classics such as cosmopolitans and martinis. You can serve the cocktails with snacks like baked brie, popcorn, pretzels, almonds, and garlic- or jalapeno-stuffed olives. You can also find some recipes that are appropriate for the season, like a pumpkin spice martini or an apple cider margarita.

If you don’t want to drink alcohol, you can make mocktails. There are many recipes available online for virgin cocktails. You can also get creative and invent your own recipe. Try using different juices, sodas, and syrups to create a unique flavor. You can garnish the drink with fruit, herbs, or candy.

Bottom Line

It’s not a must to leave the house to spend quality time with your significant other and have a perfect date night. With the tips above, you can make your home date perfect. From singing karaoke in the comfort of your home to cooking together, date activities will bring you and your partner closer and create fond memories.