Romantic Dates: Five Tips to Win Them Over

You've met that special person and now, you want to WOW them! But how do you create the perfect "romantic" date? Some days, matching your socks in the morning is a big step, so with a little help from the experts, even YOU can plan a romantic date with a great person.

Tip 1: Plan Lightly
You don't have to go overboard to have a romantic time with that special someone. Choose a few things you can do to make the event a special one and let the rest of the time flow freely. Nothing kills romance like a stiff schedule!

Tip 2: It's About THEM
You might have some ideas about what you consider to be romantic, but a romantic date is about YOUR DATE. Think about what they like and try to plan a date around their likes, preferences and favorites. Even if you're newly dating, you can ferret-out some clues with some simple questions.

Tip 3: Plan Ahead
While we're telling you to plan lightly, definitely plan ahead. If your ideal date night calls for rain and you were going to take a horse and carriage ride, give yourself a plan B. It's less stressful in the long run and even if you never need it, you'll have an idea for a future date already planned out!

Tip 4: Pack Light
Make those spontaneous picnic lunches highly portable. Keep the baggage to a minimum. You'd be surprised how lugging things around can put a damper on an otherwise cool date! If you want to share a gift, see if you can drop it by your date destination beforehand.

Tip 5: Smile!
No matter how the evening or date goes, you tried your best. While best laid plans can always go awry, you've got a pretty good chance to be seen as a rockstar in the eyes of your date. Don't get mad if things don't go exactly to plan - just go with the flow and smile. Smiles are contagious!