5 Easy Tips to Perfecting The Neighborhood Date Night

It’s The Best Night of The Week

I wrote this post for Style Me Pretty Living, and it was featured on their site on Tuesday. But, it’s too good not to share with you here! I hope you enjoy! 

Ever since my husband and I started dating, we’ve been doing neighborhood date nights. It’s a little tradition of ours that has stuck. We love going on them, and we love how easy it is to make them happen! Honestly, it’s so simple to throw a few things together in a picnic basket and head out for a sunset bike ride after a long day of work. Not only does it get us outside, but we also get the chance to actually enjoy our neighborhood. These dates are budget friendly, but they feel extra special! If you haven’t tried a neighborhood date night, follow my tips below. I pinky promise this is about to be your new favorite date night tradition.

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Bikes: Pure Cycles c/o // Dress: Anthropologie c/o // Earrings: Anthropologie  // Shoes: Anthropologie // Picnic Basket: Amazon // Bike Basket: Amazon

Dress It Up:

 Even though you’ll just be biking around town, it’s fun to feel just a little fancy! Put on a pretty easy-to-wear sundress and a pair of flats (something you can easily pedal in!). You don’t want to wear anything over the top, but you, of course, want to wear something that makes you feel like it’s date night.

Pack a Picnic:

 Whether you pack a full dinner or snacks, pick up a little something that will make the night extra fun. I always bring a bottle of champagne or wine because either makes the night feel really special. I also love having trail mix and strawberries on hand. Just like your outfit, keep things simple!

Time It Right:

 It’s really easy to miss the sunset, so make sure you check the sunset time on your phone before you head out on your adventure or you’ll be biking in the dark. This has happened to us more than once!

Find a Spot:

On your drive home from work, take an extra loop around your neighborhood. Are there any parks, benches, or pretty stoops that you could use for your picnic? If so, make a note! It’s always good to have a plan and to know where your bike or stroll is about to take you.

Snap a Polaroid:

Some of my favorite photos of my husband and I are taken with my Instax camera at our sunset picnics. I keep them on our refrigerator to remind me to plan more neighborhood date nights like this.

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Bikes: Pure Cycles c/o // Dress: Anthropologie c/o // Earrings: Anthropologie  // Shoes: Anthropologie // Picnic Basket: Amazon // Bike Basket: Amazon

Photography by Amalie Orrange