Young girls worldwide dream of their wedding day, but our stories don’t end after we say “I do.” When you think about it, the wedding ceremony marks the beginning of the rest of your life with your lover, partner, and best friend. It’s a whole new world, and your life as a spouse is just beginning. There are endless opportunities to create the most beautiful memories that can be as magical as the fairy tales we read growing up. It’s essential to cherish your time as a newlywed and create a routine that wards off the Post Wedding Blues. The perfect way to do this is by making your first post-winter wedding outing as special as the big day. To the new wife and husband reading, the world is your oyster, and here are some romantic ideas to set the bar high from the beginning.
Love at Lincoln Center
As your first outing as a married couple, enjoy a romantic evening of Ballet with the New York Ballet‘s performance of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker. Debuting on November 29th, the Ballet is a perfect, classy, sophisticated date night. The silent dress code for the Ballet is elegant and timeless, as in Isabel Marant’s Meloe Dress. Enjoy pre-ballet bites at The Empire Rooftop, located across from Lincoln Center.
If you’re looking for more extravagance, trade the glass of champagne for popcorn at the Big Apple Circus, tented just behind Lincoln Center at Damrosch Park. Kick off the night with some Charcuterie and Wine at the Parisian-Inspired Bar Boulud, steps away from the venue—experiment with one of this season’s most trending prints, leopard, for this outing. Check out Reformation’s Cavallo Dress with black booties and a shrug to combat winter weather stylishly.
Memories at The Met Opera
The Opera is a magical place. It has the power to transport us to different parts of the world, to provoke emotion, and is a place where cultures and generations come together. It’s full of romance, drama, and journey, which are often qualities found in most marriages. Mac Duggal’s Sequin Tiered Long Sleeve Tulle Cocktail Dress juxtaposes whimsical with regalness. Enjoy a romantic, candlelit dinner at Il Violino to get in the Opera mood.
A Christmas Carol at Carnegie Hall
The first Christmas together with your spouse is a Christmas you will never forget. Commemorate the beginning of the most beautiful time of the year with a musical performance at Carnegie Hall. Begin the night at Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina, and splurge on their prix fixe menu and wine pairing. Complete this night with Alice + Olivia’s Philippa Bow Front Cropped Cape, a classy outfit for a night of classical music with your beau.
In too many real romance stories, the butterflies of a new marriage can fly away too quickly. Make the most of this time with thoughtful and heartfelt outings, especially in New York City, the most fantastic city to be in love.
