Photography by Erin Trimble

Y’all know that J and I L-O-V-E a good date night! Spending quality time together is so important for us, and we rarely get to do that on the weekdays because of work.  That’s why when the weekend hits, we always try to spice it up with date night and catch up on the past week! Here are 5 date night ideas that we absolutely love!

1. Dinner & Drinks: this is an obvious one, but one that we absolutely love.  J and I are foodies, but we especially love going to an intimate restaurant {you know the ones, small with farm-to-table foods, darker where the table is lit by candlelight, and a good bottle of wine}.  We then plan to grab drinks afterward at either a ‘speak-easy’ or rooftop bar.  We catch up on the previous week by talking about anything and everything and we get to spend quality time with just us.
2. Have A Picnic: Okay, so since I’m not too outdoorsy, we usually have a *take* on a picnic.  We stop by a local market, pick up some artisan cheeses, fresh fruit, crackers, and a sweet treat.  Can’t forget a bottle of our fave wine {usually Prisoner}.  In a large picnic basket {or cooler}, we fill the goodies with it, including 2 wine glasses.  I’m not one to sit on the ground LOL, so we head to an area at the waterfront that has some picnic tables!
3. Go to a Charity Event: J and I have been doing this lately.  It’s a great way to have a fun time while still giving back.  We usually meet our friends there, but some other times, we go solo and enjoy the evening with just us two. We usually do some damage during the silent auction too!
4. Go to a Museum: we love this one! We go to a museum and then grab a quick bite after.  Our fave is the Speed Art Museum, but we’re a little biased since it’s where our wedding reception was.  On a serious note, it is by far the best museum in Lou!!
5. Go to a Play/Show: We love snagging some tickets for a show downtown and grabbing dinner beforehand.  We typically head to Milkwood {downstairs} and then see a show at Actors Theatre {upstairs}. It’s such a fun and unique date night!