Your engagement is a special and unique time! Be sure to make time for plenty of date nights in Washington, D.C. amid the wedding planning!
Date Nights in Washington, D.C.
Congratulations! You’re engaged, and the journey toward your happily ever after has officially begun. Amidst the whirlwind of wedding planning, it’s easy for you to become consumed by floral arrangements, seating charts, and cake tastings, leaving little time for what truly matters – your relationship. It’s crucial to create moments for just the two of you to enjoy the excitement of this special (and relatively short) time together. I recommend you create time for date nights in Washington, D.C.!
Why does date night matter?
Date nights are your saving grace amidst the chaos of wedding preparations. In Washington, DC, a city brimming with romance and charm, the possibilities for memorable date nights are endless.
Below I’ll share a curated list of enchanting date night ideas in Washington, DC, and a few in Northern Virginia, guaranteed to help you create lasting memories as you countdown to your big day. So, put down the wedding binder, slip into something fabulous, and carve out some time just for the two of you!
Date Night Ideas in Washington, DC
- Spirit Tasting Night at Bo & Ivy: Bo & Ivy distillery is a triple threat, making vodka, gin, and corn whiskey. The 26-seat cocktail room in Ivy City is an intimate space to sample $10 flights featuring all three spirits. There are also one-hour tours, which include a tasting priced at $40 for two people.
- Artechouse experience: Located near the Wharf, Artechouse is a great immersive museum experience as well as a cocktail bar to visit. A single ticket costs up to $30, and a cocktail at the bar is $15. There’s also a date-night package that offers two passes for $20 each and $13 cocktails.
- King’s Spa: King’s Spa is a luxury spa day experience perfect for couples who need time to unplug from their lives. Another new and popular spa option to visit is Balian Springs. Why not visit both for ultimate relaxation?
- A classic mini golf date: Swingers and Puttery give you the city mini golf experience complete with cocktails and food.
- National Portrait Gallery: A great must-visit museum in DC, which offers free admission. Couple your visit with a dinner out, or even coffee and dessert!
- Picnic & watch airplanes: Picnic dates watching the sunset are romantic, though you can make it even more exciting by heading to Gravelly Point Park in Arlington, where you can watch the airplanes soar overhead as you enjoy some beverages and fancy cheese. It’s romantic, exhilarating, and relaxing all at the same time.
- Comedy show: Nothing cures wedding planning stress more than taking in a comedy show! DC Improv is the number one place to go!
- Muse Paint Bar: The perfect wine and paint night experience.
- Visit a wine bar, and try something new! You might try Verre Wine Bar in Arlington or one of the many options in DC!
- Take a stroll in Old Town Alexandria and try all the ice cream spots!!
I also highly recommend you use your engagement session as an opportunity to create an extra date! You’ll already be dressed up and feeling extra in love. Scheduling a morning session? Grab brunch, or coffee and pastries afterward. Catching that evening golden hour glow? Dinner and a show at the Kennedy Center is a great choice!
I hope you enjoyed this list of date nights in Washington, D.C., and beyond! Did I miss any that you love? Let me know in the comments below!
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