Photo by JasperYue
With Valentine’s Day only two weeks away everyone is scrambling to make dinner reservations. With all those people out eating, dining out on Valentine’s day can be more chaos then one needs. Why not save on the stress of a busy restaurant, and have a special DIY Valentine’s date at home.
♥ Tell your special someone about a week in advance that you have something planned. Don’t tell them too much, because you want to surprise them with all the work you put into your date night.
♥ Food doesn’t have to be anything special, just make it seem that way. Make up a big pot of spaghetti and throw together a salad. Served on a nicely dressed table, even the most simple of meals can look elegant. If you do decide to go all out and try something fancy, make it once before the big day, so you have time to make adjustments if needed.
♥ Chocolate dipped strawberries are the way to go for dessert. Nothing says romance, and fun like this easy dessert. To make it even more intimate and fun, do it at the table! Make up a chocolate fondue, and have the strawberries set out on a plate. Serve a nice bottle of champagne alongside.
♥ Candles, candles, candles! Nothing says romance like a room full of candles. Set candles on the table, the counters, and throughout the room. Tea lights are very inexpensive for a large bag of them. Fill the table with them. If you have any strands of single colored Christmas lights still out from the holiday, these look beautiful, and mood setting when hung around windows.
♥ Flowers and candles always go well when dressing a table. Scattering flower petals or chocolate kisses around the table makes for a fun decor. Fill a few martini glasses with clear marbles, and then rest some tea lights in each glass for a unique way to light up the table.
♥ Make a mix of music before hand. Include some of your honey’s favorite songs (as long as they are not too upbeat and crazy) and some classics like Al Green or Isaac Hayes.
♥ Set the table. Use a tablecloth, it doesn’t need to be anything fancy, even just a piece of fabric will do. Invest in some cloth napkins if you don’t already have some. These look much nicer sitting on a table under candlelight than paper napkins. Having the table set with silverware, plates, and glasses when your date arrives will show just how much work you put into the special night.
♥Right before your date arrives turn on the music, light the candles, and put the finishing touches on the dinner. Sit down, and enjoy each other’s company in the romantic atmosphere that you created!
Don’t have the desire to cook up a romantic date? Check out Alternative Date Ideas for Valentines Day. Want to try that chocolate fondue I spoke of? Try my delicious Chocolate and Hazelnut Fondue.
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Hallie says:
Loves it. Absolutely. And candles? Amazing.
January 28th, 2008 at 1:17 pm