So this post is for all of my friends and family that have complained or expressed fear that once they get married that their fun dates go out the window. I got this idea off of pinterest but I have yet been able to find the source again.
What I did: I took 12 colorful envelopes and labeled each one for each month out of the year.
I then came up with dates for each month. With the help of Groupon and Living Social I was able to even purchase the activities in advance and print out the coupon to put it in the folder for the month of when I want my hubby and I to do that activity. If you want some ideas of dates I have created a list here.
Then have your sweetheart open the envelope for that month. You can have them open up the day of the activity, an hour before, or even a few weeks in advance to anticipate the activity.
**Note: You do not have to plan for the whole 12 months up front. You can plan for as little as a month in advance or just a few months in advance. However, I have found that if you don't invest time and effort in planning ahead, more often then not, the Dating Envelopes don't get used. Also the plus about planning most of the envelopes in advance is you even begin to forget what you put in them and ends up being a little surprise for you as well. Also don't worry about spending a lot of money! You can do this for as cheap as you want!
Once I get this rolling as a tradition for my husband and I, we will take turns planning the dates for each month.
If you are not familiar with Groupon or Living Social (which are my two favorite deal sites) then here are the links below to help you get the deals you want and aid you in planning fun retreats and dates!
Living Social: https://www.livingsocial.com/
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