Cheers & Here’s to You and Your Date!
Go together.
G r o w T o g e t h e r .
We’re so glad you’re here!
Here at The Dating Initiative, we believe in empowering couples to make the most of their time together. We love providing date ideas for you to go together so you can grow together.
This blog is one of the ways we're working to provide you with a simple, easy-to-use tool that helps you plan a fun, meaningful date. If you would like to receive these Date Plans straight to your inbox, you can subscribe below.
Every couple weeks, you’ll receive a Date Plan in your email from us, designed with a variety of ideas for your upcoming dates in the Chattanooga area. With a range of fun and unique dates, relaxing dates, dates with little to no cost involved, and even fancy options for those special occasions, there are date plans for every type of couple to enjoy within every edition of our Newsletter.
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Date Plan ① - Cruising into the New Year
There’s still time to reserve your tickets for NYE on the river with the Southern Belle Riverboat. The NYE cruise will start off the evening with Hors D’oeuvres on Pier 2. Boarding begins at 8:30 for a 9:00 departure.
The Southern Belle will have a DJ spinning tunes, pilothouse tours, party favors, a souvenir wine glass, bottle of champagne and a cheese and charcuterie board per couple. **21 years of age and over only.
Or, celebrate NYE early with the Southern Belle’s Early Bird New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise. Book the 4pm cruise on the scenic Tennessee River and enjoy the 2hr cruise with a full dinner, DJ curated dancing and fun, and a tour of the pilothouse. **Family-friendly.
Date Plan ② - NYE Group Date Potluck & Games
If you prefer to celebrate NYE with a smaller crowd of your closest couple friends, how about an at-home party of games and potluck-style dinner for a group date instead?
Bring out your go-to games for a good time together and spend the night sampling your friends’ favorite recipes and famous household dishes.
**Surprise Newsletter Guest**
If you’re looking for a dish to prepare for your potluck, look no further. I asked our friend Shawanda Mason over at Eat.Drink.Frolic. to make a guest appearance in our newsletter with her best crowd-pleaser combo for your NYE group date potluck menu. Head over to her blog to snag the recipes for this curated menu:
For starters, your guests will love snacking on this Street Corn Queso.
Next, this Simple Roasted Salmon topped with Corn Salsa will be the talk of the party during dinner.
Celebrate the dinner as a sweet success with a ramekin of Cardamom Creme Brûlée.
To end the evening, toast the new year surrounded by your close friends with this delightful drink in your glass. Glam up your NYE champagne, and make it a classic French 75.
Date Plan ③ - NYE Resolutions & Tiramisu
For a romantic evening as you start the year, try this tasteful date and treat your person to an Il Primo occasion.
Lean in for thoughtful conversation over two slices of decadent tiramisu as you ponder your New Year’s resolutions together and dream of all this year might hold.
Here are some conversational prompts to get your discussion started…
What was your favorite memory from 2021?
What’s the wisest thing you learned in 2021?
What’s a new discipline or skill you’d like to pursue in 2022?
What is something you’d like to prioritize more in 2022?
How can I best support you in your dreams for 2022?
Date Plan ④ - Winter Hike to Start the New Year
What’s the best way to start the new year off on the right foot? How about a special winter hike with Experience Chattanooga?
Join Ryan & Hope (one of our #ChattanoogaCouples) for a guided hiking tour to see some of Chattanooga’s best views. You can book your winter hike for January or February here.
Experience Chatt pro tip: Winter is the best time to see waterfalls in Chattanooga, TN, because that’s when we get the most rainfall - this allows for a fuller waterfall and a better view. Plus, it makes great pictures, which is a bonus since you’ll have a professional photographer joining you on your hike to help capture the moments!
**TDI Exclusive Promo**
Experience Chattanooga is offering our TDI Subscribers an exclusive discount when you plan your guided hiking date with us. Use the coupon code “ADVENTURECOUPLE” for your 5% off discount starting today when you book your hiking date. Offer valid December 28th-February 28th.
Ultimately, our desire at TDI is to see you and your relationship thrive.
We hope you enjoy these date plans and look forward to seeing your posts about how you’re going and growing together.
H a p p y D a t i n g !
With love,
Jen @ The Dating Initiative
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