Ideas for an Inexpensive Valentine's Day Date

Suggestions for a Romantic, Cheap Date for V-Day or an Anniversary

Feb 2, 2009

Valentine's Day dates and anniversary dates can be expensive and restaurant reservations are hard to get. Try these other inexpensive but romantic date ideas instead.

Are you looking for ideas for a fun, romantic and inexpensive date for Valentine’s Day, an anniversary or “just because?”

If so, consider the following ideas for a fun and romantic Valentine’s Day date that won’t cost a fortune. These anniversary or Valentine’s Day date ideas are sure to appeal to both men and women alike, regardless of age.

These Valentine’s Date suggestions won’t require restaurant reservations made months in advance and most of these date ideas will enable couples to avoid the Valentine’s Day crowds too.

A Valentine’s Day Picnic – For Warm and Cold Climates

A picnic is simple yet romantic. A picnic is also an inexpensive date option that’s sure to capture his or her heart on that special occasion.

If the weather is warm, plan a picnic at the park, the beach, or another favorite outdoor spot. Get creative; hiking enthusiasts might enjoy a hike to the summit of their favorite mountain for a fun Valentine’s Day picnic with a view.

For outdoor enthusiasts living in a colder climate, a visit to the shores of a snowy, frozen lake or forest clearing can be a beautiful spot for a romantic yet inexpensive picnic date on Valentine’s Day or for another special occasion. Just bundle up and bring along a thermos of hot cocoa for that winter picnic date.

Culinary enthusiasts can win extra points this Valentine’s Day or on that next anniversary date by preparing the meal by hand instead of ordering from a restaurant.

A Date on Wheels in a Rented Sports Car, Classic Car or Luxury Car

For men and women who date a car enthusiast, surprise him or her with a fun car rental, like a fast red Corvette, a brand-new Hummer or go for the nostalgic route with a perfectly restored ’57 Chevy and get ready for a ride through the countryside, mountains or any favorite place to drive.

Don’t forget to bring along a picnic lunch or plan to stop at a quaint roadside café or restaurant during the trip.

This is a great Valentine’s Day date suggestion for fairly new couples who are still getting acquainted, as the car ride will provide the perfect opportunity for a chat.

Win extra points on this date by searching out a drive-in movie theatre. Drive-ins do still exist, but they’re few and far between and some are seasonal, so keep this in mind when planning a date to the drive-in movie theatre.

A Homemade Romantic Dinner for Valentine’s Day

There’s something particularly charming about a man or woman who cooks his or her date’s favorite meal on Valentine’s Day or an anniversary. The thought and effort that goes into preparing a dinner for that special occasion, an anniversary or Valentine’s Day is sure to win over that special someone.

Pull out the candles, the soft music and dim the lights for this traditional yet romantic Valentine’s Day date.

Valentine's Day and anniversaries are great opportunities to show those true feelings with a romantic date. But when planning that perfect date, just keep the other person's preferences and likes in mind. There's no one-size-fits-all formula to planning the perfect date; the key is to plan a date that includes elements that the couple can enjoy together.

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