24 of the Best Romantic Anniversary Ideas for Every Year
It’s time to celebrate something special — your love for each other! Whether you’re toasting your wedding anniversary celebration or the anniversary of the day you fell in love with each other, we’ve got the perfect romantic anniversary ideas to make your day unforgettable.
From DIY date night ideas to lavish, grand gestures, you’ll find inspiration for every couple and every milestone. Keep reading for our top anniversary date ideas sure to create lasting memories.
24 Romantic Anniversary Ideas for Every Couple
Romance looks different for everyone; we’re all about embracing and celebrating that! Check out some of the most romantic anniversary ideas, from traditional favorites to unexpected surprises that’ll keep the spark alive.
1. Plan a Romantic Dinner Date
Design: Stellax Creative
Make the next anniversary dinner feel even more delightful by planning a special meal inspired by a favorite memory, location, or cuisine. Have a date night at home and customize this sweet dinner invitation for your loved one, or make a reservation at a restaurant you know and love.
2. Go on a DIY Scavenger Hunt
Take your significant other on a scavenger hunt for a fun way to celebrate your anniversary. Hide items in your home or yard for them to uncover, or take them on a tour of your town or city to point out all the best scenic spots, attractions, and hidden gems.
3. Recreate Your First Date
One of the most romantic evenings you can have is to recreate your first date. Spend the time together reminiscing about that first date all those years ago. Whether it was a movie theater, restaurant, or arcade, head back there and enjoy the good times.
4. Give a Thoughtful Anniversary Gift
Anniversaries are the perfect time to exchange meaningful gifts, and now’s your chance to surprise your partner with a thoughtful and heartfelt present. If you’re feeling stuck for gift ideas, why not use the traditional anniversary themes by year to inspire something unique and memorable?
5. Visit an Art Museum
If you’re both fans of fine art or contemporary pieces, look for a new art exhibition that the two of you can explore together. Exchange notes, consider your favorite pieces, and end the evening with dinner and drinks.
6. Enjoy an At-Home Date Night
You don’t need to leave the house for a wonderful romantic anniversary idea. Stay in for a pamper night and take a bubble bath together, or have a movie night with plenty of popcorn and a blanket fort in the living room.
7. Take a Dance Class Together
If your love language is spending time together doing fun things, then taking a dance class together is a great way to spend your anniversary day. Learn a new skill, laugh together, and enjoy each other’s company.
8. Write a Love Letter
One of the best romantic anniversary ideas is to write a heartfelt love letter to your significant other. Recount your love story, talk about your favorite memories, and share all the things you adore about them in words.
9. Take a Hot Air Balloon Ride
A hot air balloon ride feels like such a luxury experience. It’s just you up there (with the operator) in the sky with plenty of time to enjoy the views, an in-balloon picnic, and a glass of your favorite bubbly or soda.
10. Go Ice Skating
Your idea of romance might be laughing together as you fall over on the ice rink. If it is, going ice skating is the perfect date night activity for your anniversary. Grab some skates, hit the ice, and enjoy!
11. Plan a Game Night
Whether you’re into board games or video games, a game night is a great way to connect over your shared passions. Grab some snacks, pick your favorite games, and get ready for a fun-filled night of gaming and quality time together.
12. Enjoy a Spa Weekend
Sit back and unwind with a luxurious couple’s spa day or a weekend getaway at a classy spa hotel. Book a couple’s massage, get a manicure and pedicure, and relax beside the pool before enjoying dinner together.
13. Book a Couple’s Photoshoot
Booking a couple’s photoshoot with a talented local photographer is a beautiful way to capture new memories. Choose a scenic location, wear your favorite outfits, and capture memories from your first anniversary and beyond.
14. Go Stargazing
Get out into nature and marvel at the night sky above you. Pack some crackers to make some s’mores, take a blanket, and camp out somewhere so you can catch a glimpse of the stars. It’s the perfect way to end a special day.
15. Enjoy a Wine Tasting Experience
Design: Kid Collective
If you’re a fan of fine wine or simply like to try new experiences, why not book a wine tasting experience? Tour a local vineyard and sample their produce, or try an at-home wine tasting event instead. You could even invite your partner along with this fun wine tasting invitation.
16. Take a Cooking Class Together
For foodies and partners who express their love through delicious meals, a cooking or baking class is a fun way to bond while learning new skills. Discover exciting dishes, hone your culinary skills, and create meals you can enjoy together long after the class is over.
17. Visit a Botanical Garden
Take in the beautiful sights of nature by visiting your local botanical garden. This is a great way to spend an afternoon together, especially if you follow it with lunch or dinner at a charming café or restaurant.
18. Go Kayaking
For the more adventurous, a fun romantic anniversary idea is to go kayaking or canoeing together. There’s nothing quite like the exhilarating rush, and it’s a refreshing change to the usual suggestions.
19. Plan a Staycation
It’s time to explore your local area as if you’re a tourist. Check into a hotel, plan an itinerary, and get to know the best of your town or city by visiting attractions, coffee shops, stores, and restaurants.
20. Check Something Off Your Bucket List
A lovely way to spend your anniversary together is by making new memories. Find something on both of your bucket lists — skydiving, mountain climbing, or parachuting, for example — and check it off together.
21. Hire a Private Chef Experience
If you love food but fancy a night off cooking, why not book a private chef experience? A talented chef will come to your home and prepare you an incredible meal — all you need to do is show up and enjoy it.
22. Plan a Romantic Getaway
If it’s a milestone anniversary or you’ve been saving up, now is the perfect time to go on a romantic getaway. Whether it’s a weekend getaway in Europe or a road trip around America, this is a once-in-a-lifetime trip that you’ll never forget.
23. Go Camping in Your Living Room
Create a cozy atmosphere and go camping in your own home. This is a cute way of spending time together — all you need is some space, a blanket fort, cushions, and plenty of cozy lighting.
24. Send a Romantic Anniversary Card
Design: Signature Greenvelope
Matching anniversary card: Teeny Hearts Card
The best way to say “happy anniversary” is inside a thoughtful greeting card. If you want to send well wishes to your beloved on your anniversary, our digital cards are a wonderful way to do it.
Choose from our selection of online greeting cards, or customize an invitation design to transform it into a beautiful anniversary card or digital memento. You can experiment with the layout, fonts, colors, and wording to create something that’s as unique as you and your partner.
If you want to give a gift as well, pair an anniversary card with a digital gift card. Your loved one can spend this at their favorite store and treat themselves to a special something, all thanks to you.
Celebrate Your Love with These Romantic Anniversary Ideas
Whatever your idea of romance is, use one of these ideas to help you celebrate your anniversary in style. Stay in, go out, keep things simple, or opt for ultimate luxury — it’s all up to you.
When you want to share some words of love and appreciation with your partner, use our greeting cards to do it. Customize a sweet Valentine’s Day card or personalize a thank you card to create a heartfelt anniversary card for that special someone in your life.
