So you just got engaged. You’re swamped in emails from wedding vendors, you crave some space to breathe and you’re making lots of decisions. Time with your fiancée can be filled with wedding talk, and spending time to dated as an engaged couple is often the last thing on your mind.

Being engaged can feel overwhelming, but with intentionality, it can be a really sweet season for you both. Here are some day-date ideas in Alabama to keep your eyes on each other as you grow more in love and approach your wedding day!

1. Go on a hike at Red Mountain, Ruffner Mountain or Oak Mountain in Birmingham.
2. Travel to Rattlesnake Saloon in Tuscumbia to eat dinner under a giant rock.
3. Drive down to Gulf Shores beach for the day. Leave at 6 a.m. and drive back at 7 p.m.
4. On your way to the beach, stop in Fairhope and walk along Fairhope Avenue.
5. Catch a movie or show at the Alabama Theatre or Lyric Theatre in Birmingham.
6. Grab some famous ice cream at Peach Park in Clanton.
7. Visit Little River Canyon in Fort Payne to soak in beautiful nature.
8. Tour the Huntsville Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Botanical Gardens…all in one day!
9. Walk around Riverfront Park in Montgomery and maybe catch a boat ride.
10. Go to a Breakout game anywhere across Alabama with your new in-laws!

Catch the next round of date ideas around Birmingham on the blog! Happy dating, engaged friends 🙂