Dinner Movie Night Date: Stay at Home Edition
Introverts, rejoice! Staying in is finally cool. We’ve got the pandemic to thank for that! Even if you consider yourself a social butterfly, sometimes all you need is a little cuddle time with your boo, some good food, and a great movie. So, let’s take you through some amazing ideas to help you create the perfect stay-at-home date.
How Do You Make a Dinner Movie Date Special at Home?
Here are five tips to help you make a memorable night out of an at-home dinner movie date:
1. Pick your flick
We can’t stress this point enough: Decide on a movie beforehand! Trust us, the last thing you want is the entire date plan getting messed up just because you couldn’t decide on what to watch together. And if one of you (or both) are picky when it comes to choosing a movie, then things can go south before you know it.
The easiest way to avoid this is to first decide upon a genre. From horror to comedy to superhero flicks, there is a whole world of options out there. With a genre agreed upon, consider whether you’d like to watch a single movie or do a marathon through an entire franchise. With a title decided, be sure to go through the catalog of your streaming service and ensure the movie’s on there.
2. The food situation
Next, you guys should also decide on the food situation. Think about whether you’d like to order in or cook together. While the former is obviously convenient, the latter will offer some great bonding opportunities. Ensure the date doesn’t turn into one of those cooking things, though. It should be a dinner plus movie thing at the end of the day, or should we say night?
Another thing to consider is whether you guys would like to eat before the movie or during it. The former would ensure you both can cozy up during the movie and pay attention to the screen rather than what’s on your plate.
Eating during the movie, however, carries joys of its own. Just make sure you have a TV tray at your place that you can conveniently place your food on. Also, make certain the tray is big enough to accommodate both of you and that it’s easy to fold.
3. Prepare & decorate
We understand the entire point of an indoor date is to bask in some cozy glory (hello sweatpants and oversized tees!). But, trust us when we say that your partner would appreciate it if you put some effort into this night. Consider dressing up or decorating the place. You can also get a scented candle to liven up the mood. We also recommend dimming the lights and putting on some romantic music before your better half shows up.
4. Go big or… stay home?
From renting out a projector to buying some high-quality speakers, the sky’s the limit when it comes to amping up your indoor movie date. You can even take things outside and turn the entire thing into a backyard movie dinner date with a tent and everything. Or, you can also take things inside and transform the scene into a bath and movie thing. In this case, make sure you place your device as far from the tub as you can.
5. Jazz up the popcorn
While nothing beats the classical combo of butter and popcorn, why not switch things up a bit? You can try your hands at a caramel popcorn recipe, or you can opt for popcorn seasoning. From the tarty flavor of jalapeno cheese to the smoky relish of bacon flavoring, popcorn seasonings can really up your popcorn’s game.
Final Thoughts
With that set, we’d like to roll the curtains on this brief. We hope it proved to be an interesting read and that you’ll be able to extract some ideas from it to spice up your next indoor dinner movie date. Good Luck!