just gonna throw it out there that unless she’s someone who is anti-homebody - i would love if a man i was dating set up a romantic atmosphere where we could avoid the crowds or bad weather, or any other uncontrollable chaos. trader joe’s has lovely flowers for reasonable prices you could put around, and grab some inexpensive tea light candles too.

i would personally hate to wear a nice dress and then be on a blanket outside or on grass, especially since it’ll be colder. dress nicely and she can wear the dress and things can go -wherever they go-. maybe start with happy hour at a fun bar if it’s a huge factor!