The excitment of an upcoming wedding or the excitement of being newlyweds is not everpresent. It comes and goes, sometimes putting us into euphoric states of happiness or sometimes taking a backseat and making things dull. But in the end, you need to find ways to stay entertained as a couple- which means you need to go out (or in) on dates!

Yes, you heard us! Date Nights are probably one of the best ways to keep the excitement going, even when your wedding might be a few days (or weeks) away or would have just happened a while back. It's one of the best ways of keeping the love alive. However, when it comes to choosing the best date night ideas, couples generally tend to go to the nearest restaurant and grab dinner. Because between working and other day to day responsibilities, it's tuff to put your head into thinking up something creative. 

And that's where we come in! Let us handle the part of coming up with ideas for your date night with the added benefit of dusting up outfit ideas for you as well. Scroll down below for our top 11 kinds of romantic date night ideas for couples!

Date Night Ideas & Outfit Inspo For Them!

1. Go Out & Enjoy A Cup Of Coffee

One of the best ways to kick back and give yourself some time off is by going on a coffee date with your beau. Whether your busy with wedding planning or day to day responsibilities, random dates to your closest Starbucks, CCD (or any other cafe) are probably the best way to escape the monotony of daily life.

Outfit Suggestion: Keep it casual. Go in for plain blue jeans and pair that either with a cool tee shirt or a simple top, light jewellery and sneakers. 

2. Treat Yourselves To A Good Dinner

Just a few weeks back, it was almost impossible to go out and have a nice quiet dinner. However, now that things are starting to revert slowly to their old ways, you can finally go out and enjoy a good dinner with your better half. It would be a nice change of ambience and will be a treat for your palate too. However, if you're not in the mood to go out to a restaurant, then you can always order in and have a candle light dinner in the comfort of your home!

Outfit Suggestion: Go in for a semi-formal dress, something in the colours of red, blue or black. Since it's summer, choose a breezy dress, match it with a pair of block heels and minimal hoop earrings. 

Also Read: 9 Cafes & Restaurants in Delhi NCR For The Perfect Date Night

3. Go Out For An Ice Cream Date 

One of the best ways to end any day is by having a nice bite of ice cream! It's one of the new budget date night ideas that's become very popular with couples these days. If ice cream stores are close to your home, then you can always walk there. If not, drive up to the nearest ice cream parlour and grab yourself a good scoop of your favourite flavour with your beau!

Outfit Suggestions: Keep is simple with something casual like a t-shirt, pants and flats. 

4. Plan A Weekend Picnic

Sunny brunch time picnics are the best! Since everyone's back to work these days, the only time you might have is on a Saturday or Sunday. So, plan a nice picnic accordingly, pack in some nice sandwiches, maybe a small bottle of wine and other snacks that you like eating. 

Outfit Suggestions: While there are many ways to dress up for a picnic, our favourite is a nice summer dress. Don't forget to add a nice hat to your ensemble!

5. Go Biking/Hiking

Okay, we know what you're thinking. Biking and Hiking? Yesh, it may sound a bit different. But to try something new and different is the goal here. So, if you're up for it, take up a nice biking trip around a forested trail or even going hiking for it would be great. This would not only be refreshing but after being under lockdown for so long, it'll be great to get some fresh air. 

Outfit Suggestions: Pick your favourite athleisure wear outfit- go in for a trendy tracksuit. Or if that's too much, then wear a nice pair of outdoor pants, along with a comfortable t-shirt. 

6. Have A Movie Night At Home

This is probably one of the most popular date night ideas. Staying in has become kind of a habit now. You can totally chill on your couch with a big bowl of popcorn and your favourite kind of drinks. Now, you can either choose to have a single movie night, but we're all about going big here. So, we suggest you choose to have a trilogy marathon!

Outfit Suggestions: You know what the best thing about having an at home movie night? Pyjamas. And that's all we have to suggest on this idea. Because with pyjamas, the options are endless. 

7. Cook (or Bake) Together!

One of the best ways to spend time together, and make it productive, is by either cooking or baking together. We suggest you cook (or bake) something that you've never tried before. But ensure it's a cusine whose ingredients are easily available and doesn't take up a long time to make. This way, you can cook and then enjoy the meal together!

Outfit Suggestions: Since it's a cooking date, we suggest you keep it casual. Wear your most comfortable clothes, so that in case they do get stained, you won't feel to bad about it. 

8. Go For An Early Morning Walk

We know. It's almost impossible these days to get up on time, let alone early. However, one of the best times to go for a walk is in the morning, possibly early morning when the sun has just come up. The air is good, the sun feels good against your cold skin and there are very few people around. All you have is the sound of chirping birds surrounding you, which makes it a very good time to just walk and talk in the silence. 

Outfit Suggestions: Yet again, our suggestion is to keep it casual. Since it's more of a stroll, a nice plain top with a pair of jeans would do the trick!

9. Hold A Game Night!

What's more fun than bringing to life the games that people these days spend hours playing on their phones? You can either keep it old school by playing something in the lines of monopoly, ludo or snakes and ladder. Or you could take it up a notch and play something like UNO, Cards against Humanity or even drinking games. All in all, game nights are fun!

Outfit Suggestions: Keep it semi formal. You could choose something that speaks home-like yet slightly sexy. Maybe a pair of denim shorts with a blouse would be great. Or if you're not in the mood for shorts, then go in for a cute skirt!

10. Go For A Drive

Who doesn't love long drives? And the best part is that you can take a long drive whenever you want. You could go in for a late evening drive, or even a daytime drive. It's the best way to de-stress and have a nice conversation with your better half. You could carry a small snack with you to enjoy while driving. 

Outfit Suggestions: Opt for a nice breezy dress. Since it summer, and fall is around the corner, then this is the best time to pull out that colourful dress that's hiding in the back of your closet. 

11. Go Camping & Make Some S'mores!

You know what's the best thing you can do during a pandemic? Pack your bags and go camping. There's just something about being close with nature- the isolation and calm you get from camping can never be replaced by anything else. Plus, if you're up for it, you can always whip up a small bonfire, cook some instant noodles and tea over it. And please, make some delicious S'mores! 

Outfit Suggestions: Camping trips mean you should definitely pack on clothes that cover well. Pick your favourite cargo pants, pair those with a full sleeved t-shirt and maybe throw in a slightly warm shrug or jacket. 

Have any more creative date night ideas to share? Leave them in the comments!

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