The usual romantic dinner date in fancy restaurants or out of town trips may not be a thing until everything gets back to normal. Although establishments are back in operations, many people are still not comfortable going out not to mention that they have limited seating capacity. With this, Valentine’s at home is the best option. No reservations are required plus you get to control everything to come up with your ideal date set up.

While it's best to follow protocols and be extra cautious, we also don't want the pandemic to totally change our lives. As much as possible, we want to do the simple things in life and live a normal life. Let us show you how to celebrate Valentine's Day with a dinner date at home with these 5 easy steps.

Menu planning
Will it be a steak & wine night or a taco & mojito kind of night? If you’ve got mad skills in cooking, you can easily create everything from scratch. And if you have a recipe you’ve been perfecting for months, this is the best time to share it with your special someone. If you want to have a more relaxed celebration or if you feel too tired to cook, you can check the latest offerings by nearby restaurants and have them delivered to your door steps.

Set the mood
Bring out those diffusers and candles and let the aroma fill your space. Scents are one of the many ways to easily set the mood. You can even choose the favorite scent of your loved one to make it more personalized. You can also add some balloons or spread dried petals on the floor to make it more romantic.

Add music
Having background music can add to the overall vibes in your place. And since it’s the love month, a romantic playlist would be the choice. As early as now, work on your romantic playlist for an even lovelier vibe on your date night.

Work on the lighting
Lighting plays a vital role in making any event setup look even more beautiful. But we won’t settle with just plain lights. Our choice would be marquee lights for the reason that it gives off not just light but adds to the aesthetics of your place.

During this time of the year, our heart marquee lights are selling out fast and it’s easy to understand why. These heart marquees double as a home décor that you can use in any part of your home even if the love month is over. It comes in various sizes where smaller ones can be placed on side tables and bigger sizes can be hung in front doors to welcome guests in style. Aside from a rustic finish, it also comes in White, Red, and Pink.

Enjoy the moment
With ample time to prepare, we know that you’ll have a memorable celebration with your special someone or the entire family. And even if it did not turn out perfect, you just have to savor every moment with your loved ones. After all, it’s all about being affectionate and showing them how you value them that matters most.