Of course, you could go out and dance the night away, but you can also create your own dance floor at home. Even if you’re planning to stay in on New Year’s Eve, put on your song and sway to the rhythm. Maybe you can’t create an actual dance floor, but you can create a romantic atmosphere in your home. If you’re going to stay in all night, set the mood with scented candles, rose petals, champagne, a table set for a romantic dinner, and a bed set for countless hours of snuggling. You might not think that it has much to do with dancing, but moving to the beats of your hearts in an atmosphere like this will make you forget that you are home and still get you all the benefits of an indoor New Years’ Eve date. You can also plan this date ahead of time and take some dancing lessons to really sweep your partner off their feet.
New Year’s ideas for couples naturally include making resolutions together. You can talk about the goals you have set for yourself last year and accomplished during this year, and come up with new goals together. These can be things you’ll do separately, but make sure to come up with some goals that you’ll try to achieve together in the New Year. Making plans for the future is one of the best things couples can do on a date. It will strengthen your bond, reassure you of your commitment and give you something to look forward to and work toward together. Maybe there are some bad habits that you could both work on, like quitting smoking together, or there is a place you’d always wanted to go to so you could plan a vacation together.
Time goes by quickly, and you may wake up 10 years from now trying to remember everything from 10 years ago. Why not give your future self a helping hand right now? Create a time capsule together that you’ll open up in a year, five years, or ten years from now. It can be any date you want just make sure to set it and keep the capsule closed until then. Fill it up with love letters, pictures, newspaper clippings, or anything else that you’d love to see one day when it all becomes a part of the past. Put all these things in a jar, close it tightly, and look forward to opening it one day. You could use an envelope instead and make one for every year you spend together. Once you grow old, you’ll be happy to find that the most precious memories of your time together are still kept safe. It will be like your relationships journal that can take you back whenever you’re in the mood for time traveling.
The New Year gives you the possibility to come up with ideas for the entire year that’s ahead of you. So, don’t stop with your New Year’s resolutions; plan 12 dates that you’re going to go on during the upcoming year, one for each month. There’s some sort of a holiday in most months so you could come up with holiday-themed dates. You can look up regular date ideas instead, pick the ones you like best, and promise each other to actually go on those dates. If you’re feeling inspired, you can think of more than 12 dates, or have them all as soon as January starts. Planning your dates is one of the best things for couples to do on New Year’s Eve because it simply gives you even more things to do and look forward to.
Naturally, you are going to take pictures on your New Year’s Eve date, but don’t take just any pictures. Have an actual photoshoot with props and backdrops, and don’t forget to take a picture of the midnight kiss! You can recreate these pictures on every New Year’s Eve date after this one and watch how you and your relationship grow. Don’t spend the entire day at home and head out to find some great spots for incredible pictures that will serve as the memory of this special day for years to come. Maybe you could even make it a challenge to take as many pictures as possible but only one at each location. This gives you a chance to have an amazing time at different locations, whether you’ll roam the streets or attend a few events and it will result in spontaneous yet beautiful photos.
If you’re looking for fireworks, you can increase your odds of seeing some on your date if you find a spot with a great view. Maybe you could have a romantic dinner at the top of the building or go to a fancy restaurant with a magnificent view. Ask around to find out where you’ll be able to see the best fireworks or even buy them yourself! Don’t forget that you can also light some New Year’s sparklers! It’s a great backup plan if you miss the fireworks, but if you find a spot with an amazing view, you might not even care if you missed them. After all, the point is to create your own “fireworks” with the incredible chemistry between you! In any case, a great view gives you the possibility to see all the lights at night, and there’s surely going to be a lot of them on New Year’s Eve.
Of course, you may have a party to attend, but why not consider hosting one instead? It doesn’t have to be just the two of you on this special day, and spending it with friends is certainly going to be fun. You could play board games, answer questions about each other, or sing karaoke. Host a dinner party or even a murder mystery dinner party. Food is not as important at a party as drinks are though, so maybe you and your significant other could come up with a signature drink and host a cocktail party! Throwing a party yourself gives you a chance to pick the theme, so it could be anything from a masquerade to a pajama party.
What were the best moments of your year, and what made you laugh the most? Is there something you’d like to relive, and what were your favorite songs and movies from 2021? Sure, it has been a troubling year due to the coronavirus, but you certainly managed to have some good times too. Did you travel somewhere or learn something new? Talk about these things with your partner and rehash the past year before the new one comes. Maybe there are some things that you didn’t do this year but wanted to, so you could make those things your goals for the New Year. Perhaps there are some things that you did but would like to do again. Even if you haven’t had many great memories in 2021, say goodbye to it by remembering the good moments and leaving the bad ones behind you.
New Year’s ideas for couples include going on a small getaway trip and celebrating the New Year somewhere else. We have a list of great winter vacation spots for couples if you’re looking for ideas! Although, you don’t even have to go far to have a mini-vacation. Booking a room in a local hotel and ordering room service sounds like fun, and it will certainly be romantic. Whether you’ll enjoy some one-on-one time in the hot tub or simply the act of putting the “do not disturb” sign on the doorknob, make sure to plan this ahead of time. While being in a hotel room is one of the best things for couples to do on New Year’s Eve, trying to book a hotel room on New Year’s Eve isn’t such a wise decision, so think ahead for this one.
