10 Romantic Date Night Ideas

Sometimes, all you need to turn up the romance dial is a little bit of fun, says Larson. Good, old-fashioned Twister fun. Larson spotted this idea on You+Me where a duo turned their backyard into their very own game. When his hand is on red and your leg is on green, there's sure to be some romance in between.

Dining at the dinner table can feel overly stiff and formal. Get closer to your significant other by moving your feast to the floor. With a bunch of cozy throws and some super-comfy pillows, suddenly, dining à la casa seems special, says Larson, and kind of sexy. Try serving up fingers foods or smaller bites that you can each feed one another.

Transform your own bedroom into a hotel. Crisp new sheets with a fabulous thread count will instantly up the sexy factor, says Larson. Bring candlesticks from the dining room and set a bottle of sparkling wine with fresh strawberries on a silver tray. Stuff all those boring bedroom items under the bed for the night, and let your imagination run wild.

Rev up the excitement and suspense by presenting your significant other with a sealed envelope filled with hints about your upcoming date night. I saw this idea on Find the Joy in the Journey and was smitten, says Larson. In the envelope, include tickets to a great movie you've been dying to see, a gift certificate to your favorite restaurant, a confirmation to a hotel getaway, or a favorite DVD and a recipe for a delicious meal at home.

Take your party of two to the backyard for movie night. Rent a screen and a projector from your local library. Then add in some beautiful throws and plush pillows, says Larson. Cuddle up and enjoy some nontraditional movie fare: gourmet popcorn and bubbly.

For a twist on the traditional B&B experience, enjoy a gourmet meal in the warmth of your own sheets. Turn the bedroom into a fancy bed and breakfast with yummy treats scored the day before at your local bakery, says Larson. Serve them on your finest china, and cozy up to the deliciousness.

There is something sexy about mixing sugary goodness together in the kitchen, says the founder of Style Me Pretty. Think Ghost but with butter instead of clay. Add a little chocolate to the equation, and you have the perfect recipe for love to start your evening.

Turn your bed into a massage table with some soft towels, and make your own oil by adding your favorite essential oil (like lavender or rose) to a bit of olive or grape-seed oil, says Larson, who suggests taking turns massaging each other. Turn on relaxing music and light some candles to create a truly Zen setting.

Nothing screams romance like a table set under the stars with your very best of everything, says Larson. To shake things up, invite another couple over for great conversation and good vino. Dining al fresco is definitely one of our favorite luxuries in the spring and summer months and the perfect ingredient for a date night.