Special Occasions
Orlando Micro Wedding Guide: Packages for Mini Celebrations
Many of 2020’s events and celebrations, including weddings, have unfortunately been canceled or rescheduled due to COVID-19. Lucky for us, Orlando knows how to adapt! Some of our local event venues and vendors have crafted wedding packages specifically for nuptials…
Mother’s Day in Orlando: Brunch to Go, Local Gifts and More
By Arlene Laboy and Stephanie Patterson Being a mom in the age of social distancing is H.A.R.D. Between work, housework, and distance learning, moms deserve to be celebrated more than ever! Though you might not be able to take her…
Celebrating a Special Occasion At Home While Social Distancing
For those of us who are celebrating milestones, birthdays, anniversaries, or something else, our options have become limited during social distancing. My family has already had three celebrations so far since social distancing began in Orlando, but we’ve decided to…
10 Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day in Winter Garden
From a romantic and free outdoor concert to a specialty food tour and several artsy couples’ workshops, here’s the best of what’s happening for Valentine’s Day in Winter Garden. – SPONSORED – We’ve been longtime fans of Winter Garden…
Valentine’s Day in Orlando 2019
It’s almost time to celebrate the most romantic holiday of the year! Have you started planning yet? If not, look no further than our official guide to things to do for Valentine’s Day in Orlando 2019. There’s something for every…
7 Orlando Bachelor and Bachelorette Party Ideas by @theorlandoduo
Recently engaged and starting the party planning process? We checked in with local married couple Jessica & Tyler of @theorlandoduo for their top Orlando bachelor and bachelorette party ideas. As we’re both big theme park fans, we knew we wanted to…
50 First Dates in Orlando
“Where should I go for a first date?” Ah…it’s the question that baffles many, and the question you ask us most frequently. You want to make a good first impression, but also keep things light and casual. Then there’s the…
10 Amazing Orlando Wedding Proposals We Love
Nothing warms our hearts here at Orlando Date Night Guide quite like a good how we met, first date, or wedding proposal story. We can’t help double tapping every emotional proposal that comes across our Instagram feed, or swooning at…
Marry Like An Orlandoan: 6 Unique Spots to Tie the Knot
Are you recently engaged and wondering where to get married in Orlando? The City Beautiful has no shortage of venues for weddings and vow renewals, whether you are only inviting those closest to you or a large crowd. It’s no…
Orlando Date Night Ideas From First Date to Anniversary
Plan the perfect first, second, and third date, anniversary celebration, first getaway, and proposal in Orlando Dinner at the same old restaurant followed by a movie at the closest theater just isn’t going to cut it this time. Whether you’re…
10 Over the Top Experiences to Save for a Special Occasion
It’s not everyday you get to celebrate a significant relationship milestone. Anniversaries, proposals, engagements, and meaningful holidays definitely call for a certain type of celebration. Yet planning can sometimes feel overwhelming and daunting. In fact, one of the most frequent…
Private Dining Rooms for Two or More in Orlando
A Guide to Orlando’s Best Private Dining Rooms Updated April 2019 Whether you are looking for a space to accommodate 2 people or 500, certain celebrations call for an extra special setting. We’ve compiled a guide to help you navigate your…
11 Perfect Places to Get Engaged in Orlando
By Courtney Capellan If you’re looking for a truly spectacular place to get engaged in Orlando, there are plenty of possibilities to choose from. UPDATED February 2019 Hot Air Balloon Popping the question–with fire above and the wind in your hair–will be the ultimate…
10 Best Places to Dine with Sunset Views in Orlando
Sunsets make us swoon. Few would argue that. So, when an Orlando Date Night Guide reader recently reached out and asked me to write a blog about where to dine with sunset views in Orlando (thank you, Ian), I was…
7 Disney Date Night Ideas – Outside of the Parks
Plan a perfect Disney date night; no park admission necessary! By Erica Thomas Don’t write off the famous mouse as nothing more than a tourist attraction for families and children. Mickey and Minnie have many date night possibilities to offer…
Made in Orlando: A Local Orlando Gift Guide
Our Orlando gift guide to sweet swag that’s available in local shops or made by artisans. By Samantha Rosenthal From Valentine’s Day to birthdays to anniversaries, surprise your sweetie with something local. Check out our gift guide for some mega thoughtful ideas!…
Interactive Spirits: The Cocktail Table Experience at Highball & Harvest
Updated July 2018 The worlds of food and cocktails have collided thanks to a blossoming craft cocktail movement that makes drinking much more of an epicurean experience than ever before. The sky truly is the limit for bartenders willing to…
Best Rooftop Bars & Restaurants in Orlando
The Sky’s the Limit at These Rooftop Roosts Updated June 2018 We are fortunate to live in a desirable climate allowing maximum use of time outdoors. Plan date night just right to take advantage of our pleasant year-round weather and…
The Chef’s Table at Osprey Tavern is an Elegant Indulgence
Upon entry to Baldwin Park’s new restaurant The Osprey Tavern, a world of epicurean decadence unfolds around you. Achieving a unique flair of Parisian fine dining and classic pub tenor, The Osprey presents discerning diners with a gourmet selection of…
The Chef’s Table at Highball and Harvest
Here’s an irrefutable fact about dining trends: we want to be closer to our food. And not just because we’re valuing craft and quality more than ever, but because we crave the story and the humanity behind what we eat….
Citrus Restaurant Wows with an Affordable Local-Focused Chef’s Table
Wander through the “Eats” section of Orlando Date Night Guide and it won’t be long before you realize that I love chef’s tables. If every dinner out was comprised of a series of small plates, each designed to showcase the chef’s…
Rock Out at Wine Riffs: Orlando’s Coolest Wine Dinner
The Hard Rock Hotel hosts Wine Riffs, a food, wine and music pairing that’s taking wine dinners to an entirely new level. As wine paired dinners increase in popularity, chefs and sommeliers are constantly trying to raise the bar to…
Valentine’s Day on a Shoestring
11 Ways to Say ‘I Love You’ with $30 or Less **UPDATED FOR 2017** You don’t need a big wallet to celebrate Valentine’s Day… just a big heart! For those looking for some budget-friendly suggestions, here are 11 to consider…
Orlando’s Valentine’s Day Spa Packages 2015
Looking for a relaxing, romantic, stress-free Valentine’s celebration? Here’s your special Valentine’s Spa Guide! Pamper your date (and yourself!) with these ultra romantic Orlando area spa packages! *NEW* Blue Harmony Spa at Wyndham Grand Valid thru February Blue Harmony Spa…
Orlando’s Overnight Hotel Packages for Valentine’s Day 2015
Why settle for just dinner on Valentine’s Day in Orlando when you can splurge on an overnight package at one of our many area hotels? Sure, there are a handful that will set you back quite a few bucks but…
50 Things to do for Valentine’s Day in Orlando 2019
Updated for 2019. ** Updated for 2019** It’s almost time to celebrate the most romantic holiday of the year! Have you started planning yet? If not, look no further than our official guide to things to do for Valentine’s Day…
Our Holiday Date Night Gift Guide
Do we all really need more stuff?? I have a hunch that many of the couples on your list would love an experience over a thing. So, consider giving them a date night gift, one that sends them out on the…
Spa + Dinner Date Night at Orlando’s Grand Bohemian Hotel
Check out this ultra luxurious date night beginning with a couple’s massage at the Grand Bohemian Hotel’s Poseidon Spa followed by dinner at The Boheme. I blog a lot about free and under $30 date night ideas because let’s face…
The Chef’s Table at Luma: A Date Night Must, At Least Once
We booked our spot at Luma’s Chef Table two months ago and then waited patiently for the day (also our 10-year anniversary) to arrive. We’d heard it was good, “epic” in fact, but only a few details whetted our appetite:…
Top Orlando Restaurants for Special Occasions
There are times when dinner is designed to impress. Maybe you’re about to pop the big question or you’re celebrating a big anniversary, but regardless of the occasion, you need a culinary experience that’s going to offer some major wow-factor….
Private Dining Rooms at Christner’s
One of the most memorable date nights that Marc and I ever went on was when he took me to Christner’s (then Del Frisco’s) for our 3rd wedding anniversary. Sure, it was a great meal… the food at this steak…
