Anniversaries are a special time to reflect on your relationship while celebrating the history and love shared between two people.

However, when you are not yet married, you might not want to take the celebration too seriously. Here are five ideas to help you celebrate an anniversary to keep things light and fun before you’re married.

Have a candlelit dinner

Going out to a nice dinner is always a great way to celebrate an anniversary. Choose a restaurant that’s special to you and your partner, like the place you had your first date or somewhere you both love to go.

This is a perfect opportunity to reminisce about your relationship and appreciate the time you’ve spent together.

Go on a weekend getaway

Enjoying a weekend getaway is a great way to celebrate an anniversary without being married. Pick a place that neither of you has been to before and explore the area together. Spend time relaxing, sightseeing, and getting to know each other better each day.

Make a scrapbook

Creating a scrapbook together is a wonderful way to celebrate an anniversary. Gather photos, ticket stubs, and other mementos from your relationship so you can arrange them in a scrapbook.

This is a great way to look back at all of your happy memories together. You can also make a digital “scrapbook” in the form of a slideshow or video.

Plan a special date night

Instead of going out to dinner, plan a special date night to switch things up. Get creative and come up with a theme for the night. You could watch a movie, cook dinner together, or even go dancing.

Exchange thoughtful gifts

Exchanging gifts is a great way to show each other how much you care. Pick out something special that is meaningful.

Because you’re not yet married, keeping the gift exchange casual is a good idea. You don’t have to break the bank or spend too much money. Consider trading homemade gifts or staying under a certain budget.

These are just a few ideas for celebrating an anniversary when you are not married yet. No matter what you decide to do, the most important thing is that you make the day special by spending quality time together.