October was birthday month for me and my husband! One of my favorite ways to celebrate is by going on a birthday date night out with him. It could be because I appreciate quality time with the ones that I love. Or it could be because I just love spending time with my favorite person in the world. Either way, I think that everyone deserves a date night planned with them in mind to celebrate their birthday. I hope this post gives you some ideas to plan a date for your spouse’s next birthday. Or even a date night for your own birthday celebration.
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Let the birthday celebrator pick their favorite fancy restaurant or go to one that you both enjoy. We love taking advantage of birthday freebie deals for our date nights during birthday month. Because we often get to go somewhere a little bit more pricey. Your birthday is the perfect time to celebrate with a fancier meal.
Whenever I plan a birthday date for my husband, I base it on all of the things that I know he loves to do. We might go to brunch and play a few rounds at Top Golf. Or I plan a matinee movie, late lunch, and a nap afterward. Your spouse will appreciate the thought you put into the date. And enjoy doing the things that they love most with the person they love most.
When was the last time you spent an entire day together, doing nothing but fun stuff? Take your spouse’s birthday off or pick a day around their birthday. Then spend the entire day doing all of the things you love doing together. We incorporate this idea into our birthday overnight date each year. And it’s nice getting to spend so much time together.
Mine and my husband’s birthdays are two weeks apart. Since our second year of marriage, we have had a tradition of going away for a night or two the weekend between our birthdays. We go to our favorite bed and breakfast, plan a few fun date night activities, and enjoy our time together. Surprise your spouse with an overnight date! And make your birthday gift to them the experience of spending extra time together.
Birthdays can be a great time for adventure! Is there something on your bucket list that would be fun for the two of you to do together? I see a lot of people doing those once-in-a-lifetime things or going on fun adventures for their birthdays. You can find a lot of good deals on deal websites.
Go beyond doing something that your spouse loves, and plan their dream date. If you aren’t sure what that is, ask them! It might require some planning, and if it’s something big or requires travel. A milestone birthday might be the best time to plan this birthday date.
This is similar to a favorite things date but you want to make sure you plan things that will make your spouse feel spoiled. Include their favorite foods, activities that are relaxing for them, and things they don’t usually get to do. Maybe you get a couple’s massage, take them shopping for new clothes, spend time at a hotel together and then leave them there to enjoy a night of uninterrupted sleep on their own. To help you plan your date ask, “What can I do that would make you feel spoiled?”
If a special birthday date night out isn’t already part of your tradition, maybe now is the time to start it! We love celebrating each other on a date night. Make it your birthday gift to your spouse to save a little extra money. Just make sure they’re on board with it before you do!
