First Date Gift Ideas

A first date is often a stressful situation for both you and your partner. Both of you may be nervous about the date and one way to break the ice and reduce the immediate tension is to bring a gift for your date. The gift should not be extravagant and in fact it's advisable to keep your gift simple because something that is too expensive could embarrass your date. Opting for a simple gift such as flowers or with something more original that relates to their personality, you are likely to make a good first impression by surprising them with a present.

You can’t go wrong bringing flowers on your first date. You do run the risk that they might be allergic to flowers but if you are picking them up at their home, they are able to leave the flowers behind. Even if they dispose of the flowers due to allergies, they will appreciate the thoughtfulness of the gift. When giving flowers on a first date, you might choose an arrangement of flowers such as daisies, carnations and other colorful flowers. Roses may seem too romantic a gift for a first date but a flower arrangement of other flowers can be a lovely first gift.

The use of candy is another classic first date gift idea. An assortment of chocolates or a small basket filled with some of your favorites may be an opportunity to bring your date a gift that reflects your personality. If you choose to create a candy basket, including some of your favorite candies will allow you to take the opportunity to explain why you chose each of the items. This is not only a great gift idea but provides you with a conversation starter as well.

If you know your date is one who enjoys reading and writing you could give them a gift relating to their interest. A journal and an elegant pen are an excellent gift idea for a date who enjoys writing. It lets one know that you were listening when the two of you spoke and that you understand that writing is important to them. A stylish version of a classic leather bound novel is also a great gift idea for a date that enjoys reading. Even if they have the book already, it is unlikely that they have a copy worthy of being displayed in their home.

Tickets to a local sporting event may be a cute gift idea for a date with a partner who enjoys sports. This is a great idea because it demonstrates that you understand their interests and plants the idea that you would be interested in a second date, especially if the person you are going on your first date with is someone that you know fairly well and you are relatively sure that you would like to date again.

A homemade craft item is another idea for a gift to give on a first date. If you have a talent for leather crafts, woodworking, candle making or some other craft you might consider making a gift to give to your partner on your first date. What an excellent idea this is because it gives you the opportunity to display your talents and when your date asks you where you got the item you have an instant conversation starter explaining to them about how you made the item. Explaining the process of creating the craft can help to ease the tension by allowing you to open up while talking about something that you are passionate about.

Although not required, bringing a gift on a first date, it is not a bad idea. By presenting your date you will start the date off on a positive note and can be the important key to getting the conversation started. It gives you the opportunity to demonstrate that you already know a little bit about your date and give them the opportunity to learn a little bit more about you. Choosing a simple item that is special to you or your date is the key to giving first date gifts.