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Daily
reminders of an upcoming excursion can make one anxious and
eager. Likewise, by sending reminders of a specially planned
event to your sweetheart, you can multiply the anticipation
and enjoyment of the occasion.
If the event is going to be more romantic in nature then think
of some romantic items to entice him or her with. Roses and
pieces of chocolate smell of romance. On each day about a week
before the special date deliver, mail or hide a piece of
chocolate or a single rose or other romantic gift.
If you are poetic, try writing a verse to go along with each
daily gift. If poetry isn't your strength then write a simple
line about how you are looking forward to this special date or
trip you have been planning.
On one particular date I wanted to make really special, I
bought a dozen roses a week before. Six days before our date I
put half a dozen roses on her desk with a note mentioning I
was looking forward to the grand event in six days. I did the
same three days, two days and one day prior to the date.
A little hype can turn even the most average date into a
special occasion. However, one must be careful not to
over-hype an ordinary date. Otherwise, the date itself may be
a let down.
If your trip or date is more fun in nature, send something
festive each day. If it is a birthday party in the works, you
could send a party hat one day, then birthday candles and a
noise maker and so on.
For those who like to plan mysterious evenings or getaways,
try sending clues throughout the week. An event that is
planned well in advance could be promoted by offering weekly
reminders beforehand.
Who
should Plan Events, (especially
once you are married)?
Before our first anniversary, my wife and I
decided that we would take turns planning our yearly
celebration. We agreed on a budget, but other than that, we
each had free reign over planning the annual event. We also
determined that every third year we would plan the anniversary
jointly and spend a little more and go somewhere our typical
budget would not afford. On the years we are planning the
anniversary alone, we try to keep the details secret until a
few days before the event. Of course, if it involves time off
from work, we do let our spouse arrange those days off in
advance.
Because our anniversary nearly always falls on Memorial Day
Weekend, we get to plan for at least a three-day celebration.
Usually, we are able to get away for the entire time, but if
not, we would plan to do something special each day during
that long weekend. After all, it is not only the anniversary
of our wedding day, but also of our honeymoon.
If your anniversary (of your marriage, engagement or first
date) is getting to be like a tired cliché, add some spark to
it by taking turns planning a creative, romantic and
fun-filled marriage celebration.
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