When making plans, it’s important to understand the anatomy of a great date night. Great dates are so much more than dinner and a movie. Let’s break down what goes into planning a great date, to make future planning super easy.
What Is A Date?
Oxford defines a date as
“A social or romantic appointment or engagement.”
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This is a super general definition, which means the sky is the limit! Dates can be so many things: intimate or casual, for one person or a group, in a structured or spontaneous setting. Having such broad terminology means you have tons of options to plan something fabulous!
Who Are You Inviting?
Dates can involve a wide variety of people. Maybe you want to spend a romantic evening with your partner. Perhaps you want to celebrate an achievement with your best girlfriends. Or maybe you need some time alone with yourself, and want a date just for you. Once again, there is no right answer. At the end of the day, you want your date to be full of the people you enjoy the most.
Lock In A Day And Time
Without a day and time, you have no date. Depending on who will be participating in the date, the best course of action is to ask available days and times (or days and times that absolutely will not work), in order to come up with something that works for all parties. Once you have that settled, record it in your planner.
Decide On A Vibe
Not every date has to be fancy dinner or bougie bar. You can hold your date at a great hiking trail, a gym, a food truck, or park. Figure out it you want to go high-end with gorgeous outfits, or more casual with jeans or shorts? Will you go out during the day or at night? For a five course meal or just ice cream? Will you do something passive like check out a movie, or go for an activity like a class or a hike? There is no wrong answer, as long as you are doing something you love.
Pick Your Destination
When you are finalizing plans, I find it very important to listen to what the other parties have to say. If you are arranging a first date for a person who tells you they prefer quiet interactions and they have a seafood allergy, you wouldn’t take them out for sushi and clubbing. Instead, you would look for things like intimate restaurants and coffee shops with a more chill vibe.
Pay attention to dietary restrictions and preferences, budgetary limitations, and other clues when you are making suggestions for places to go. Conversely, you can also suggest something that really appeals to you and open it up to whomever wants to join.
Enjoy!
Bring your best mood and attitude to your date night. If you’re not up for being out or around people, take a pass, or use the time to boost your spirits.
As long as someone takes the lead and makes a plan, a great date night (or day) is sure to follow!
What’s your favorite tip to planning a great date night?
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