mlbrowninwa Posted August 20, 2009 Report Posted August 20, 2009 This Saturday is my anniversary and marks 17 years since my wife and I were married. It's been quite a time and I look forward to many more years together. My wife has been working a lot over the last few weeks and we have not seen much of each other. We just pass and say hi and goodbye as we're on different schedules. So I'm looking for ideas on how we should celebrate this Saturday. We had been thinking of going to a weekend spa/resort for a couple days, but thanks to the economic crisis, we don't really have the funds for that right now. So other than the obvious get a card, flowers and a nice dinner out, what's something different I could consider for this weekend? Quote
Hemidakota Posted August 20, 2009 Report Posted August 20, 2009 Join the gang...I usually have only 30-45 minutes of her time on some days, none at all on other days. Being married now for 31-years, at least ten of those were spent away from home. Be together on a night out would do it. I would find out secretly, what is her favorite past time, food types, to type of choclates. :) Quote
WmLee Posted August 20, 2009 Report Posted August 20, 2009 I've been there myself!! One year I had been working the "swing shift" and not hetting home until 1:00 am. If something happened at work I could be gone later. Even with work and overtime monsy was tight. So, for our anniversary I booked a room at a hotel about 20 minutes away from our home. That night we went to dinner, then a movie, then the hotel. We were so relaxed and happy just to be away from the hustle of life. About 11:30 that night my daughter called. The family cat started to have her kittens and was having trouble. We ended up packing our stuff and going home, but we didn't mind. we had "our time" away to celebrate our anniversary and it didn't break the bank. We still take a night away every once in a while. We don't go far and it's never expensive. but it's great to simply get away. Quote
Honor Posted August 20, 2009 Report Posted August 20, 2009 (edited) Oh man there are plenty of economic ideas! Take a few and throw them together for your own unique anniversary gift. Recreate your first date Spend time reliving the memories of your wedding If you're sealed - go do a sealing session @ the temple Do something spontaneous that sets the day apart from others, even if it's packing a blanket, some Martinelli's and going star gazing or having a romantic picnic Show up at their work with an oversized box of chocolates and flowers. Do it right in front of everyone so they will all see. **Only if she will appreciate the attention** Makeover your bedroom - take out or put away anything that would detract from the mood (a colored piece of cloth over a lampshade or candles can transform the lighting in a room. Arrange to have someone to take your pictures - much like taking engagement pictures again, even if it's just a photographer friend. If you think she'd really enjoy the spa idea, look for deals and make it a day trip. Often times they have 2 for 1 specials and if you happen to mention that it's your anniversary, they might even give you a discount on top of it (it's happened to me.... but it WAS my anniversary lol... not just lying for a bargain). Cook dinner together and pick a theme - every food has to start with the first letter of either of your names? There are tons of ideas online. Just search google for unique date ideas. It doesn't have to be some huge over the top deal for it to set the day apart from the rest, especially when you guys are both working and normally busy. I'm sure that all women are a bit different, but at least with me, it's NOT so much about what I'm doing, but who I'm with. The idea is to take a break from the norm. Do you know her love language? Focus on that. I think a lot of times what means the most is when someone does something that enables us to forget about typical daily worries. Forget riding up on a white horse... rescuing your love from the monotony of life and cares of the day can make you her hero in a way that some expensive gift never could. I should really journal this one for future reference cuz they'd all make my day! I hope you guys have fun! Edited August 20, 2009 by Honor Quote
mightynancy Posted August 20, 2009 Report Posted August 20, 2009 What Honor said! Warmest congratulations, and I wish you many happy years to come! Quote
Guest Alana Posted August 20, 2009 Report Posted August 20, 2009 This last anniversary we went on a drive up into the mountains. When we got to a very beautiful pull out spot, we parked and went and sat at the table that was there. My husband had in the back seat some take out food from our favorite restaurant, and a special dessert. It was really nice sitting there with him, looking at the view, eating yummy food and just being together. The cost of that anniversary was only the gas and food, but it has been my absolute favorite so far. Oh and a bottle of chilled apple cider with plastic wine glasses! That was also a nice touch. Quote
mlbrowninwa Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Posted August 20, 2009 Thanks everyone for the great replies. Hopefully I can pull her away from work long enough to have a nice day doing something Saturday. Going to make her turn off that blackberry though:D Quote
Bini Posted August 20, 2009 Report Posted August 20, 2009 Congrats! And I have a Blackberry too. Those little gadgets can be difficult to breakaway from, especially when it's attached to your hip, like mine is due to my job. Now back on topic! If you haven't already figured it out, you could do something simple, like a romantic picnic-dinner somewhere very scenic and peaceful. You could prepare the meal and set it up for her as a surprise. She'd love it :] Quote
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