😍How to Plan Couples Lunch Date Surprise: 💃ILC Couples at KWS Club House...

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How to Plan Couples Lunch Date Surprise

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from years of mentoring couples and planning events, it’s this—intentional time together strengthens relationships more than anything else. And that’s exactly what inspired our recent surprise lunch date for the ILC Couples at the stunning KWS Club House. From the heartfelt smiles to the soft background music, everything about that afternoon reminded us how powerful a well-planned couples’ retreat can be. So how do you plan something like that? Let me walk you through it.

Start with Purpose, Not Just a Plan

Before anything else, ask yourself: Why are we doing this? For us at ILC, the goal was to celebrate love, rekindle connection, and inject fun into marriage. When you know your purpose, every decision—from the venue to the dessert—will reflect that mission.

Whether it’s for a church group, a circle of friends, or a surprise for your spouse, purpose adds depth. It turns an ordinary lunch into a memory-making moment.

Pick the Right Location: KWS Club House Was Perfect!

Location matters more than you think. For our surprise date, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Club House offered the perfect blend of elegance and serenity. Tucked away from the city buzz, surrounded by nature, it created a peaceful and intimate vibe ideal for couples to relax and reconnect.

Choose a venue that’s calm, safe, and sets the mood for romance and openness. It doesn't have to be expensive—just meaningful. Think gardens, lakesides, rooftops, or cozy indoor spots with ambiance.

Keep It a Surprise, But Plan Every Detail

Surprises are exciting—but only when well-executed! For the ILC Couples lunch, every detail was curated secretly with love:

  • Elegant invitation cards (delivered discreetly!)

  • A simple dress code to set the tone

  • Customized table settings for each couple

  • A private area with soft music and warm lighting

The look on their faces when they arrived? Priceless.

The key is in the small things. Personalized name tags, love-themed games, or a short handwritten note can make the event unforgettable.

Add Meaningful Activities

A lunch date is more than food. It’s a chance to reignite conversation and connection. Here’s what we included:

  • Icebreaker questions like “What’s one thing you’ve rediscovered about your partner this year?”

  • A 5-minute “Love Nugget” talk from a couple mentor

  • Time for each couple to exchange affirmations or written notes

  • A surprise couples quiz (with laughter-filled results!)

You don’t need a full itinerary. Just enough prompts to spark joy and meaningful dialogue.

Food is Love: Make it Count

Let’s be honest—good food matters! At KWS Club House, the menu was thoughtfully selected: light starters, a hearty main course, and sweet desserts to finish it off. We included local favorites and a touch of elegance.

Make sure the food fits your audience. Keep dietary needs in mind, and don’t forget presentation—it elevates the entire experience.

Finish With Gratitude and a Call to Action

As we wrapped up, each couple received a small thank-you token and a reminder: Don’t let love be routine—invest in it. We encouraged everyone to take the retreat spirit back home—whether it’s regular date nights, praying together, or simply saying “I love you” more often.

You can end your retreat by giving couples a small challenge or devotion to carry home. Something that keeps the momentum going long after the event ends.

Final Thoughts From Coach Davie

Planning a couples' lunch date surprise isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence, intention, and love. The ILC Couples Retreat at KWS Club House reminded us all that even a few hours, when done with heart, can breathe new life into a relationship.

So go ahead—surprise your spouse, your church group, or your friends. Plan that lunch, book that venue, light that candle. Love deserves to be celebrated, not just endured.

Because strong marriages are built one intentional moment at a time.

With love,
Coach Davie

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