What to Do for Your First Valentine’s Day as a Married Couple

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In terms of getting to relax and spend quality time together, spa days are often the biggest bang for your buck. You can go as luxurious or as budget as you want, depending on how you’re feeling. But, most importantly, you’ll be able to get in some real bonding time and come out feeling refreshed. 

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A couple’s massage can go a long way, especially during a chilly February. Plus, many spas have special packages for Valentine's Day with add-ins like Champagne and chocolates, so you'll be sure to feel the romance while you're getting pampered.

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You put so much time and energy into planning your wedding, but a lot of us will only look at the photos or videos a few times before putting them on the shelf. Use this Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to reminisce on the best parts of your wedding day. Cook a lovely meal (or order one in) and cue up your wedding video or flip through your photo album. 

Stay In and Watch Your Wedding Video

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You’ll feel closer in no time. An added bonus? It will give your wallet a break if you're still feeling financially stressed from the big day.

Stay In and Watch Your Wedding Video

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Weddings so often end up being about other people. Everyone in your life wants a say, and you can end up going crazy trying to keep everyone happy. So, this Valentine's Day, focus on what you want out of your relationship—and your life. Buy a nice bottle of wine, curl up, and take some time to make a couple’s bucket list. 

Make a Couple’s Bucket List

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Not sure where to start? Just let your imagination run wild. Where do you want to go? What do you want to accomplish? What does your dream home look like? Now that you’re established as a married couple, it can be romantic to look forward to your life together.

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If you want to go right back to your beginning, revisiting your first date can be a fun and silly way to keep that spark alive. If you still live in the area where you met, book the same bar or restaurant where it all began. If not, try to recreate the meal or choose another significant event to relive, like the moment you first said “I love you” or when you got engaged. 

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It can help bring back that flirty feeling from early in the relationship and remind you why you fell in love in the first place.

Relive Your First Date

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If you really want to focus on quality time, going away together is a great way to spend your first Valentine's Day as a married couple. You can book a night away or make a longer vacation out of it—as long as you embrace not having to deal with anyone else for a while. Think about heading somewhere warm for a long weekend, or maybe book a 

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nearby luxury hotel with an outdoor firepit for the night. If an overnight trip doesn't fit your budget, don’t worry. Even exploring a new town or neighborhood for the afternoon is a great way to make memories together.

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One of the best ways to reconnect with your partner is to remove technology from the equation. Why not go off-grid for a while this Valentine’s Day? Make an agreement that phones are for emergency use only and plan a lovely day together. You can visit a museum, go to dinner and a movie, or spend some time in nature with a hike or bike ride. 

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Or, make it really intimate and don’t even leave the house (or the bed)—the choice is totally yours.

Go Off-Grid

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If you want to keep it casual this year, spending time with friends and family is a great option. Invite over some other couples who may be a bit over the Champagne-and-roses experience, and focus on relaxing with the people you care about.

Host a Couple’s Potluck

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You can cook up a feast, or take the pressure off and make it a potluck and BYOB affair to ensure there’s plenty to go around.

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