4. Plan a heartfelt and nostalgic redux
Anniversaries are all about rekindling romance or at least reminiscing about times past while looking forward to the future. A favorite last-minute idea is to head back to where you had your very first date and re-create it.
Maybe it’s a kitschy café or a fountain in a park — as long as the site still exists, it will warm both your hearts to see it again together after all this time. Heading back to that first date spot really is one of the best last-minute anniversary ideas. It can even become an annual tradition.
5. Find common themes and celebrate your favorites
By now, you have acquired at least a couple of shared favorites, whether it be a restaurant, a film, or a bookstore. If you’re lucky, at least one of these will be available for your last-minute anniversary celebration. And it would be absolute fate if your shared favorite band was playing in town, and you could find tickets to see them.
However, if your mojo isn’t that strong, just clear a space in the living room, cook their favorite food, and dance to your favorite songs. Make it all about your personal story.
You can still make this idea extra special by hosting it at a stylish Peerspace venue. As an example, couples in Vancouver, BC can book this loft garden oasis in Mt Pleasant. The host has curated this space to be a plant-filled and artistic retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the city. And boy, have they succeeded!
“Beautiful, thoughtfully curated space,” shares a Peerspace reviewer. “When you step through that door, you’re instantly inspired. Also, Glyn was so easy to work with. 10/10 would recommend.”
6. Watch some of your favorite movies in a private setting
Since so much is streaming these days, going out to a movie is becoming something of a rarity. Find out which current film features the sappiest love story and take them there as if it were planned all along. You can even book a last-minute Peerspace movie theater rental near you. That way, you get out of the house and have a movie theater experience, but in a private setting for just the two of you.
For instance, you can book this luxurious theater room in St. Petersburg, FL for a comfortable and chic private setting. You can screen your favorite rom-coms or any other movie you’ve bonded over.
Afterward, head to a diner and share a malted chocolate milkshake, or maybe savor some spaghetti in a local Italian restaurant a la Lady and the Tramp.
7. Sing your hearts out at a karaoke bar
For the daring couple, a fun last-minute anniversary date is to head to a local karaoke joint and sing to one another like the crooners you know you are. Gain bonus points for singing their favorite song to them or belting out Elton John’s “Your Song.”
If neither of these options is appealing, or you’re a newish couple, just stammer through the lyrics of the most romantic song you can possibly remember.
Make it special by hosting it at this sleek, modern karaoke bar in Midtown Manhattan. Besides its beautiful vibe, you and your love can also enjoy tasty Pan-Asian cuisine served hot from its kitchen!
8. Indulge in a staycation dress-up adventure
Pretend to be a tourist in your own town, especially if you’ve lived there a long time. Dress up in formal clothes or something else out of your wardrobe wheelhouse and stroll the streets as if you’ve never seen them before. Fresh eyes tend to freshen up anyone’s love story, and you might even share some laughs in your regal attire. If you run into someone you know, all the better.
Use our romantic Valentine’s brunch ideas to at least get a jump on your Valentine’s Day planning!
