We love romance and romancing our significant others. There is something so wonderful about the little things that make “I love yous” seem like an understatement. I adore this incredibly sweet and romantic do- it- yourself date night idea because not only is it affordable, but a wife or husband, fiancé or fiancée, girlfriend or boyfriend can easily create this thoughtful date night. A special thanks to Melissa Disston Photography for capturing our DIY date night.
1. Plan an evening to make dinner for your significant other. You can use candles or a bouquet of flowers to beautify your dinner table. Have your table all set up but keep the plates to the side so you can serve s/he as the meal progresses and not ruin the surprises.
2. On the inside of every plate write words of affirmation to your guy or gal. Consider them little love notes expressing qualities you absolutely love about him or her.
3. After every course s/he finishes, in our example soup, salad, entrée and dessert, s/he will find a surprise message on the inside of their plates and bowls. This is so simple but what a way to surprise them with sweet little nothings.
4. If you’re surprising your gal, beware that she will most likely want to save and display those love letter plates! Life is busy and sometimes we forget to stop and appreciate the ones we love most. Here’s to our loved ones. Enjoy dinner!