Cutting back on spending? That doesn't mean you have to sacrifice date-night. Try one of these fun date ideas that won't break the bank!
Cook His Favorite Childhood Recipe
A sweet idea and a bonding opportunity with your future mother-in-law: Call her up and find out his absolute favorite meal growing up. See if she'll share her personal recipe. Your fiancé will get that nostalgic feeling, and he'll be touched that you went to the effort .
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Tour a Winery
Whether you're oenophiles or wine newbies, a wine tour is a fun date idea that typically won't cost you more than $20. On top of the cheap booze, you'll also pick up some fun facts about wine to impress friends at your next dinner party.
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Become an Audience Member
Love SNL, Conan, or Jon Stewart? Daily shows always need to fill their audiences, and the tickets are free. Find out what tapes in your area and how to score tickets.
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Visit a Carnival
Have a blast feeling like a kid again by visiting a carnival. Forget your pre-wedding diet for the day and indulge in corn dogs, cotton candy, and funnel cake. Try to win prizes for each other at the stands. Share a kiss at the top of the Ferris wheel.
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Have an (Almost) Free Meal
Eating out doesn't have to be completely off limits when you're saving for the wedding. Check restaurant.com to see if any places near you are offering good deals. You can score a $25 gift card for $10. Even better: Sign up for the mailing list to hear about special deals, where you can score $25 gift cards for as little as $2.
Game Night
Round up your favorite board games, grab a pizza, and have a game night! Take it a step further by creating a custom Monopoly-style game filled with places that are meaningful to you as a couple (with your wedding venue as Boardwalk, naturally).
Take a Class Together
Love cooking? Painting? Dancing? Sign up for a class together to expand your horizons. Bonus: You'll have built-in date nights for as long as the class runs.
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Hit the Bikes
Explore your area like you did when you were kids-on bikes. If you're feeling adventurous, rent a tandem bike for two. Have a picnic in the park while you're out and about.
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Take a Mini-Trip
A full vacation may be (way) out of the budget right now, but an overnight trip to a bed & breakfast can give you the R&R you need without breaking the bank.
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Spring Training
Baseball fan? Find out where your favorite team does their spring training. You can score great seats for a fraction of the regular-season tickets. Plus, you can get much closer to your favorite players than you can at a regular-season game, and you might even snag an autograph.
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