Celebrating Your First Valentine’s Day Together in a New Place

Couples in NYC tend to move in together sooner than couples living in other, less expensive, parts of the country do. The prospect of saving serious money on rent each month is almost as appealing as sharing space with your special someone. Whether you’ve just moved in with your sweetie or you’ve been together for a while and have just moved to a new apartment, here are some tips for making your first Valentine’s Day after moving in together in NYC, special.

Order in a Great Valentine’s Day Dinner

Cooking a gourmet dinner together is one of life’s great treats, but let’s be real – if you’ve just moved in, the odds are good you haven’t even finished unpacking all of your kitchen gear yet.  To keep things simple and low stress, order dinner in. Have a serious need to get away from all of those cardboard boxes?  Thrillist has put together a list of the best places in Brooklyn to go out for Valentine’s Day.

Let Music Set the Mood

If you’re spending Valentine’s Day getting settled into your new place, put the power of music to work for you. Upbeat, high-energy playlists are great for the intense work of moving furniture, unpacking boxes, and getting organized. Choose slower, more romantic tunes for when it’s time to unwind for the evening.

Take Plenty of Pictures

Any romance is a series of adventures, and moving into a new place is definitely an adventure. Make sure to document your experiences by taking pictures of your first Valentine’s Day together. Capturing what your place looked like and scenes from your new neighborhood now will give you something to look back on together later.

If You’re Planning a Proposal

Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular days of the year to propose marriage. If you’ve got a ring and need a place to pop the question, check out this list of 5 of the most romantic places in Brooklyn.