Bond With Your Partner Before the Big Day With These 10 Heartwarming Ideas

The weeks or months before your wedding will feel like they’re flying by. Couples often get so wrapped up in planning the fine details of their ceremony and reception that they forget to enjoy that short-lived period of their life.

Bond with your partner before your big day by trying these activities together. You’ll create memories, discover more about each other and relieve any stress that might crop up as your wedding approaches.

 

1. Take a Mini-Moon

Honeymoons happen after people walk down the aisle, but mini-moons occur before a wedding. They’re a chance for each couple to get away and focus on nothing but the love they share.

The average cost of a night away from home hovers around $144, which might feel like too much as you save for your wedding. You can always make your mini-moon match your budget by finding a rental unit with a kitchen so you can make your own food or travel close to home to avoid airline fees.

2. Attend a Cooking Class

Cooking together requires great communication skills. Reconnect with your partner over a cooking class to remind each other how good it feels to act in tandem. You may even learn a new recipe you’ll make throughout your married life while sharing cooking responsibilities or figuring out baking techniques.

 

3. Learn an Instrument Together

Jump outside your comfort zone with your partner by signing up for a few musical lessons. Learning an instrument neither of you knows how to play presents opportunities to make mistakes, laugh and feel more comfortable around each other.

You could both take guitar lessons and make each other swoon with acoustic love songs during your honeymoon. Getting started with guitar can be relatively easy, so it’s a good, accessible instrument to pick up if you’re looking for options.

 

4. Use a Stargazing App

Looking at the stars with the love of your life might be romantic for a second, but it loses its main appeal if you don’t know what you’re seeing. Download a stargazing app to recline on a blanket in your backyard and view constellations. The apps often have background music, too, which sets the mood for deep conversations that pull people closer together.

5. Buy Each Other Event Tickets

Going out for two different events is a great bonding activity for polar opposite couples. Your partner could experience your favorite musical or movie before you see their favorite comedian or experience their beloved Renaissance fair. Space your events out in the weeks before your wedding so there are more things to look forward to.

 

6. Get Your Friends Together

Invite your friend groups to hang out and relax before your big day. You could bond with each other over a weekend at your place or a three-day vacation where everyone chips in for a rental home. Save extra cash by packing a doggy first aid kit and bringing your pup along for the fun — you’ll avoid boarding fees and include your pet in the bonding experience.

 

7. Try Taste-Testing Food at Home

Do you know your partner’s favorite food? How about their least favorite? Get a bunch of new foods together for a fun taste-testing experience while watching a movie. You could also get your shared favorite food — like a pizza — but try a slice from various local pizzerias. The different flavors could even inspire your reception menu if you’re still figuring out what you’ll serve your guests.

 

8. Create Mocktails Together

The world of mocktails is the perfect place to bond with your partner before your big day. Get your favorite sodas, herbs, sparkling water and sweeteners together during your next grocery run. You could follow some selected mocktail recipes to enjoy an alcohol-free night focused on delicious drinks and great conversations.

Drinking more water also keeps your skin hydrated so it stays free of breakouts before your big day. If you’re worried about your last-minute bridal beauty experience, start prepping your skin now with water-based mocktails that give your cells the hydration they need to fight dryness, breakouts and redness.

9. Hit the Gym

Exercise enthusiasts might love going to the gym together before their wedding. You might love working out on similar equipment next to each other or attending a class that interests you both.

Couples who don’t spend time working out could also get a kick out of this bonding activity. You’ll both laugh as you get used to the various equipment or tag along with an instructor. No matter how often you and your partner exercise, you’ll have some fun with this extra adrenaline rush.

 

10. Host a Party

Parties are great opportunities for engaged couples to practice mingling. Your guests will expect you to catch up with them at your reception, but you might not have practiced chatting with an entire room of people. Invite all your loved ones for a dinner party or a game night so mingling at your reception together feels effortless.

Remember — over 33 million Americans have food allergies, so hosting a party is also excellent practice for requesting allergens on RSVP cards and communicating them to a caterer. You’ll have less anxiety while finalizing your reception menu when your wedding date is approaching.

 

 

Have Fun Bonding With Your Partner

There are so many incredible ways to bond with your partner before your big day. Consider these fun activities as you explore potential date ideas. Whether you try something new or relax at home, you’ll make memories, feel closer and enjoy every moment of your engagement.

 

 

Author Bio: Oscar Collins is the editor-in-chief at Modded, where he writes about a broad spectrum of topics. Follow him on Twitter @TModded for frequent updates on his work.

 

 

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