How to Plan a Romantic Night In

Wondering how to plan a romantic night in for your loved one? If going out is not your idea of a good time on Valentine's Day, and you'd rather have a totally intimate and romantic night in, go ahead and plan it out. Follow these steps and suggestions for a successful and romantic night.

The Valentine's Day Dinner Invitation
The first part of planning a romantic night in is to send an invitation to your guest. An invitation can be in any form. For a formal and old-fashioned invitation, buy a blank card or make a card by hand or on the computer, inviting your guest to a romantic dinner in. State the time and that it is for dinner in, or whatever else romantic enticing information you'd like to include on the invitation.

Even if you live together, send an invitation of some kind. A less formal style of invitation could be an email invitation, or a nice voice message asking your love to make a an at-home date with you at a specified time on Valentine's Day.

Set the Mood for a Valentine's Day Date
Next, plan ahead and order flowers for the Valentine's Day date. The flowers can adorn the dinner table, the coffee table in the living room or they can be strategically placed on a night stand. Include a little cardindicating the flowers are intended for your Valentine's Day guest.

Also be sure to have some candles lit when your guest arrives. If your guest lives with you, have them step into another room while you prepare the romantic setting. Candlesticks add an elegant touch to a Valentine's Day dinner in. Candles in the living room and bedroom also make a soothing and romantic touch.

If you know your Valentine Day dinner guest's favorite scent, be sure to light candles in those scents.

Play some soft music to set the mood as well. It does not have to be music with romantic lyrics, it can simply be something instrumental, ambient or soothing.

The Valentine's Day Dinner

When it comes to the meal portion of the dinner, try to stick with a light, finger food appetizer and or salad. Any food that can be eaten with your fingers, or fed to each other, is just the thing you need on Valentine's Day. Try to avoid serving foods with a lot of garlic, onions, or other foods that have strong odors. Also avoid serving any food that is so rich it will make you both want to go to sleep directly after dinner. Be sure to serve some kind of chocolate dessert.

Valentine's Day Date
After the Valentine's Day dinner, be prepared for a number of scenarios. Depending on your relationship with your guest, you could have a romantic movie waiting, or offer your date a massage. If your date likes to dance, play some slow music and enjoy dancing together. Or, your date could move right into the bedroom!

Whatever stage your relationship is at, remember that everyone appreciates a bit of romance, and will be flattered by the effort you put into making them feel special on Valentine's Day.