How to Have a Romantic Evening on a Budget

Sometimes we feel that we can never have a romantic evening with our loved ones because we do not have the money, but this is not true. Here are three ways you can have a romantic night with your love on a budget.

A simple and fun way to spend some time with your sweetheart is a sunset picnic. This idea is simple; just find a nice place that you can see the sunset. There are a lot of places you can find in your local parks as well that have great views for watching the sunset. Simply bring a few blankets with you, and a few simple snacks. If you plan on spending some time bring a nice bottle of wine. Some strawberries and chocolate dip, hummus and pita squares, and cheddar cheese and apples are great treats for the picnic. Sip some wine, and feed each other these delicious snacks and watch the sunset together.

Star gazing as always been romantic, and inexpensive, and it reminds me of being a teenager in love. I spent many nights watching the stars with my love and talking for hours. Simply find a nice spot in a field or park near your home and lay out a blanket. If it is summer time ice cream or frozen fruit is a sweet treat to share. Sipping champagne is a great addition to this evening, but be careful if you have to drive. Watching the stars and making names for constellations is a lot of fun, and it gives you an excuse to cuddle up and be romantic with your honey.

Another fun way to have a romantic evening with your sweetheart is going to the drive in. Many drive-ins have half price nights that only cost about 5 dollars a person. Pick up some fast food and bring your blanket. This evening will bring you back to your child sweetheart days. Just lay out the blanket and sit in front of car. Eat some burgers and milk shakes while watching the movie. Watching a movie the drive in is a romantic way to cuddle up with your sweetheart for an evening of old school romance.

Having a romantic evening with the one you love does not have to cost you too much money. There are plenty of things you can do with your honey to have a romantic evening, and I hope this article inspires you to put a little romance back in your life.

5 Rustic DIY Wedding Decoration Ideas on a Budget

 

Rustic weddings are popular because of their romantic charm and their customizability. This style is perfect for new brides that want to make their wedding stand out while allowing family and friends in attendance to feel right at home. Here you will find 5 rustic wedding decoration ideas you can create yourself without spending a fortune.

1. Burlap Table Runner

Burlap is cheap and easy to work with. It can be used to create a ton of rustic wedding items cheaply. To make a rustic wedding table runner with burlap just cut a piece to the appropriate length and width. Then use liquid seam finisher all along the edge of the table runner. You can add lace, pearls, or other items to make your decoration more personal with fabric glue or you can leave it plain. Let the glue dry for at least 24 hours and you're done.

2. Mason Jar Lantern

For this DIY wedding decoration you will need mason jars, tea lights, and twine, ribbon, or lace. To assemble just add a candle to each jar. Then tie a long piece of twine, ribbon or lace around the rim of the jar; make sure there is at least 12" remaining after the knot. Tie a second piece around the jar, but knot it on the opposite side. Gather the twine together above the jar and tie in a knot so the rustic lantern can be hung anywhere you choose. When you are ready to use light the candle!

3. Lace Placemats

Lace is another popular rustic wedding item, and it is easy and fun to use. To make placemats simply cut the lace into the size and shape you would like. Then use thin ribbon or twine and fabric glue to personalize your placemat. You can add a border around the edge or simply add a little bow to a corner.

4. Rustic Nature Filled Centerpiece

This rustic DIY wedding decoration is created using a variety of jars, bottles, and vases. Simply gather nature items such as dried flowers, pine cones, twigs, acorns, and leaves and fill each jar with them to your desired preference.

5. Chalkboard Signs

This fun wedding idea is a great decoration as well as tool for your rustic wedding. All you need is some old picture frames, heavy duty cardboard or cardstock, chalkboard paint, a pen knife, spray paint and a paintbrush. Start by spray painting the frames whatever color goes with your wedding theme. Then cut the cardstock to fit into the picture frames. Follow the chalkboard paint instructions and paint the cardstock. When everything is dry put the pieces together.

Having a rustic themed wedding provides a bride with the opportunity to really show her style. These crafts are a budget friendly and easy DIY way to add that rustic appeal to your wedding.