Anniversaries are some of the most special events you can celebrate in life with your partner. After all, they’re a celebration of the day that you two said “I do” to one another! And while sometimes it might be nice to get away and celebrate, stay-at-home anniversaries can be just as special. Here are a few tips to help you plan a romantic anniversary celebration right at home.
Deck Out the House with Flowers
When you’re planning a romantic night or a whole weekend to celebrate your anniversary, why not go all out and decorate the house a bit? A few floral arrangements in each room can definitely go a long way in creating a special atmosphere for your loved one. Not only that, but an estimated 86% of people report that receiving flowers makes them feel special. If you’re not sure what flowers to buy, worry not. Here are a few options that might help you narrow it down:
- Your partner’s favorite flowers
- The same flowers you used in your wedding
- Flowers that are currently in bloom
- Flowers you foraged locally
- Flowers that convey a specific message (red roses for romantic love)
The fact that you took the time to carefully select a few flower arrangements, regardless of which flowers you ended up going with, really says a lot about your dedication to making your anniversary at home really feel special. And as an added bonus, those flowers will probably brighten up your home for at least another week or two!
Plan a Spa Day
Everybody needs a little bit of pampering once in a while. So why not craft an at-home spa day for you and your partner? It might seem like a big undertaking, but the truth is that with a few simple items and a rough schedule for the day, you can plan a pretty luxurious spa experience right in your own home. Here are a few ideas to help you get started.
Give Each Other Massages – There are few things quite as relaxing as a nice massage. And when almost 87% of people experience foot pain at some point, a foot massage might be just what the love doctor ordered. Taking turns massaging the body parts that are causing you both the most discomfort can make for a truly relaxing and romantic time.
Try a DIY Facial Together – There are countless DIY facial recipes on the internet. All you have to do is find one that you and your partner can both get behind and then try it out! If you want to go all out you can test your DIY facial against a store-bought face mask and see which you like better.
Complete a Couple’s Manucure – Not only is taking care of your hands and nails important, but it’s also incredibly relaxing. Manicures are all about exfoliating, massaging, and buffing out the skin on your hands and your nails. No nail polish required! A good pair of nail clippers, a nail file, some massage lotion, and a bit of nail polish if you want that is all you really need. you’ll both feel super pampered afterward.
Plan a Movie Night
You might watch a movie every night, but that doesn’t make every night movie night. A true movie night at home means creating the atmosphere of a movie theater right in your own home! Parents might worry that kids spend too much time on electronic devices, but sometimes it’s nice to sit down and escape reality for a little while. First, you’ll need to create the perfect movie-watching atmosphere. If you want maximum comfort, deck out your living room couch and floor in pillows and soft blankets. You can even invest in some heavy window treatments to really get that movie theater feeling. And of course, you’ll want popcorn for your movie snack! Microwaved is fine, but if you want to go all out then it’s best to make it on the stovetop. And since you’re home, you can replace the typical movie theater soda with a glass of wine or a beer. You can even print out fake tickets to the big event in your living room. The idea is to make this night just as special as a movie theater date where you’d go out of the house. For those of us who prefer movie nights at home, this is a dream come true!
Planning a romantic anniversary celebration at home doesn’t have to be a complicated event. These simple ideas can offer just as special of a day as a night out on the town. However you choose to celebrate your anniversary, here’s hoping it’s everything you and your partner want it to be!
