I tend to be an over-packer, making sure that we have whatever we might need for every situation we might encounter. By sticking to the basics, I’ve been able to pack light for overnight dates. Obviously, if we were to get away for more than a few days, we’d need to get more suitcases and pack more. But this list works well for us in our current stage of life and for the getaways that we take on a regular basis. These are the things that we pack for an overnight date, and the only things we really need.
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This is a recent addition to our getaways. We love to use this Marriage Moon guide from Chelsea Avery. It is a great way to enhance our quality time together and make the most of our getaway. Marriage Moon is a light, three-day guide that takes 45 minutes each day, to complete. The goal of Marriage Moon is to help you connect more and come home from your trip feeling less like roommates! Click here for more information about our experience with Marriage Moon.
This resource is meant to be used on a trip that will be at least two days. I would take this with us on a weekend getaway or a longer vacation.
We love to bring along something fun for us to do in our room that helps us connect and have fun together, beyond watching a movie. We’ll bring one of our favorite board games or card games to play together. We also love this Inspiring Intimacy game pack that includes eight different games that were built to rekindle feelings of cohesiveness, excitement, adventure, and unity. Perfect for taking along on a romantic weekend or overnight date! You can use code APM10 for 10% off your purchase from the Inspiring Intimacy shop.
Last year, I tossed all of the lingerie that I’d gotten for my wedding, that no longer fit me. I wanted to start fresh, with a collection that fit me well and made me feel confident and beautiful in my own skin. I bought my first new piece just in time for one of our romantic getaways. It was nice to have something sexy to wear that wasn’t the hotel bathrobe. Since then, my collection has grown to almost 10 pieces of lingerie. And I will continue to purchase more pieces for future getaways and other moments in our marriage. Click here to read more about why I feel it’s important to continue to purchase new lingerie throughout your marriage.
When I’m packing for a weekend away, I pick out my favorite outfits to wear. These are usually the outfits that I don’t wear very often. Because staying home with my kids means that I opt for comfort and flexibility over cute when I get dressed each day. Romantic getaways give me the opportunity to look my best and wear my best for myself and my husband.
Because I don’t wear perfume daily, I sometimes don’t think to pack them. It’s the little things that make a difference in your relationship. And I believe it’s the little things that make a difference in the atmosphere and the mood on your getaway.
I’ve actually cut back on the beauty products that I bring on our getaways. I don’t bring a blow dryer, and sometimes I don’t even bring a styling tool. A little dry shampoo helps keep my hair overnight. And I style it in an easy way the next day. I don’t have to spend as much time getting ready and we have more time to have fun.
Every time we get away for the night, we end up having to run to the nearest store to grab some kind of medicine. Not only does this eat into our budget, but it cuts into our quality time and the activities that we had planned as well. I always make sure to pack a few essentials that we might need. So we’re prepared and can enjoy our time together to the fullest.
If you don’t have a romantic overnight getaway on the books, I would encourage you to plan one, even if it’s only one night away! That time will be so beneficial to your marriage, no matter what stage of life you are in. Don’t forget to pack the things on this list to help you make the most of the time that you have together!