A healthy relationship is strengthened daily, in the demonstrations of affection and care. However, sometimes, it is valid to “get out of the routine” and surprise who you love. And this can be done relatively simply, at home, for example, preparing a romantic evening.
And you don’t have to spend a lot of time or money on it. The most important thing is to put love into the preparation of every detail. And, of course, add the ingredient of sensuality, so that the highlight is a good night of love – so important for maintaining the union between the couple. Get inspired by good ideas and even recipes to prepare a romantic and warm night for the ones you love!
How to prepare a romantic night
Write down the main points to prepare a really special and complete romantic night at home as a surprise for your love.
- Set the date and make sure that, even without knowing the surprise, he/she will not arrange another program for the night.
- Decide whether or not the night will have a specific theme.
- Decide what you’re going to use for the decor (and whether you’ll need to buy something you don’t already have at home).
- Think about the menu and drinks and make your shopping list (if you’re ordering dinner, already have in mind where you’re going to order it).
- Don’t forget to refrigerate your drinks in advance.
- Schedule the soundtrack in advance so you don’t have to “search for songs”.
- Wear clothes that your partner likes and/or beautiful lingerie.
- Feel beautiful and fragrant.
- Leave the environment fragrant, but with soft aromas.
- Act naturally so you don’t spoil the surprise.
- Prefer a low light and explore the use of candles.
Comment with as few people as possible about the romantic night, so you don’t run the risk of someone talking to them and spoiling the surprise.
Creative ideas for a romantic night
Check out some ideas that can serve as a “base” for you to define all the details of the romantic night you will offer your love.
1. Organize a themed night
How about an Arab dinner, for example, with room decor in shades of red and gold? Or even, a Hawaiian night, with decoration with flowers, light menu and good drinks?!
When defining a theme, it will help you think about every detail like the menu, decoration and music. Other cool ideas: oriental night, Italian night, Mexican night, movie night, classic night (with the right to decoration with heart balloons), gala night, etc.
2. Appreciate the moon
Prepare the romantic night for a strategic date, on a full moon night. If you have a nice balcony, porch or backyard, the tip is to offer a romantic dinner in the moonlight.
You don’t necessarily have to cook dinner; cheeses and wines, for example, combine very well with this romantic atmosphere.
Regardless of the menu, it’s worth decorating the table with candles and flowers and turning on a good romantic playlist (with songs that have meaning for the couple)!
3. Remember the honeymoon
You got married and had an unforgettable honeymoon?! How about reliving it all by preparing a romantic night based on the trip?
In decoration, it is worth setting up a table with elements that remind the destination. If you went to the beach, for example, use shells; if it was a trip to Paris, nothing more favorable than a mini Eiffel Tower in the decoration! But these are just examples, of course!
Remember to include picture frames with pictures of you on your honeymoon in the decoration. The playlist should also be travel-inspired, remember to prepare it in advance so you can make a good selection.
To “close the night”, wear a beautiful and sensual white lingerie, which helps to refer to the idea of the wedding night.
4. Decorate the whole house
Don’t just set the table where you’re going to have dinner. It is worth decorating every room in the house.
But, that doesn’t mean you need to spend a lot of money and time. Small details make all the difference: place, for example, rose petals on the bed; candles in the bathroom sink; vases of flowers in strategic points of the house etc. Separate the most beautiful dishes and accessories you have for this occasion.
Always remember that, regardless of the theme or menu chosen, what makes a romantic and special night is exactly the care you put into every detail.
Tips for a romantic and warm night
It is possible to organize a romantic and “spicy” night at the same time. This means that every detail is thought out in order to stimulate in your partner the idea that the night will end in a much more special way (ie, “that the best is yet to come”).
1. Preferably, cook
If you have availability, cook for this special occasion. This is the biggest guarantee that you will put love in every detail, and it will also allow you to prepare the menu with aphrodisiac elements.
Go for light foods to ensure the night doesn’t end right after dinner with the two of you “full”.
Choose a special drink for the couple, like wine or craft beer, for example, that both pleases and matches the chosen menu… This will help you to relax and let go more.
2. Organize a relaxing Spa
With the rush of everyday life, who doesn’t need to relax?! How about providing this special moment for your love?
But, of course, the night should also be warm (and not just relaxing)! For this, the tip is to decorate the room especially: put on relaxing music; use only candlelight; throw petals on the bed; prepare a tray with fruit, sparkling wine and chocolate.
Invest in a good back, foot and neck massage for your love. Use essential oils and other scents to leave the environment with a “spa smell”. Do everything with delicacy and “no rush to finish”. Ideally, he should relax.
If you have a bathtub at home, great! A tip is to fill it with warm water and pour in an amount of red wine to give it a special color.
3. Set up a sex shop at home
How about guaranteeing some toys and other elements that refer to the idea that you created a sex shop at home?! You can prepare this space, for example, in the bedroom.
A creative idea is to organize some challenges so that your love accumulates points and then “can buy” some items in the sex shop according to the accumulated points.
4. Promote a “treasure hunt”
Another interesting idea is to organize a “treasure hunt” style game. It is worth buying, for example, a special toy and hiding it somewhere in the house, spreading little notes with tips on where it might be.
Make sure you choose the toy or other element that you are going to hide, so that the search is really “worth it”. It’s interesting to think about some wish he or she has or some fantasy you’ve talked about before.
Also remember to decorate the house with candles, red flowers, among other elements, creating a special and warm atmosphere.
These are just a few ideas, but there are many ways to prepare a romantic and warm night for your sweetheart.
Recipes for a romantic night
Need ideas for the menu?! Get inspired by suggestions for starters, main course, side dishes and dessert.
Appetizer
1. Salmon carpaccio and truffle oil: refreshing and easy to make, perfect for a hot night. It is seasoned with black salt, truffle oil, heated slightly with a blowtorch, and served over slices of Sicilian lemon.
2. French tapenade: a light and light starter, in the “Mediterranean diet” style. The preparation is very simple, but the appearance is surprising.
3. Brie with figs baked in honey and balsamic: in addition to being light and delicious, the look of this appetizer is beautiful.
Main course
4. Cod in the oven: a dish that enchants for the complexity of flavors, but which, in fact, is quick to make. Just assemble and put in the oven.
5. Roasted thighs with potatoes and rosemary: simple foods that become an elegant and aromatic dish.
6. Heart-shaped ravioli with pumpkin filling: the perfect recipe for a romantic night out, as it shows all the love you put into preparing the food.
Side dish
7. Creamy oven rice: this is a dish that always pleases and is very easy to prepare, just put everything in a refractory and put it in the oven.
8. Potato Rosti: For couples who love potatoes, this recipe is perfect. It’s a bit of work, but the taste makes up for it.
9. Vegetables sautéed in soy sauce: the solution for a quick, light and delicious dinner. In addition, the colors of the beans, carrots and zucchini make the dish beautiful.
Dessert
10. Fruit pavlova: a meringue-based dessert in the form of a cake. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with the perfect balance of flavors!
11. Chocolate mousse: quick recipe that always pleases. There are three ingredients and the most culinary knowledge required is knowing how to use a microwave and a spoon.
12. Romeo y Julieta Cheesecake: for those who want to make a dessert that conveys passion, that enchants with the mixture of flavors and appearance.
Finally, the golden tip is: don’t prepare romantic nights only on Valentine’s Day or any other commemorative date… The keyword is to surprise! Also check out these questions for boyfriend or girlfriend that will strengthen your union.