How to Celebrate International Women’s Day: 10 Romantic Ways

Without mincing words, the presence of amazing women can change your life for good. Women are powerful, strong, loyal, and ingenious and deserve to be celebrated every day of the year. Among many other things, we celebrate Women’s Day every year to remind ourselves of how amazing they are. 

Beyond identifying its significance, knowing how to celebrate International Women’s Day with the women in your life is one skill you should learn. Different women are moved by different things and to get your special woman excited, you must celebrate her the way she wants. 

Celebrating Women’s Day, among many other things, reminds your woman of the special place she holds in your life. Also, studies show that celebrating the people you love protects you against challenges that may arise in the future. 

She’ll be more likely to love and trust you completely when you seize magical moments like these to execute all the Women’s Day ideas you’ll find in this article. 

Buckle up; this will be fun! 

What can you do for your wife on Women’s Day?

As we already mentioned, understanding how to celebrate Women’s Day is the first step in the right direction if you want to see the best of your female partner that day. 

However, the challenge begins with identifying what you must do to celebrate the special women in your life on that day. 

On that note, here are some Women’s Day celebration ideas for you to try this year.

1. Show your appreciation 

Women’s Day is an opportunity to show your appreciation for the women in your life. Take time to express your gratitude for all she does for you and your family.

Related Reading: 8 Ways to Show Appreciation to the Love of Your Life

2. Plan a special activity 

Plan a special activity that your wife would enjoy. It could be anything from a spa day to a picnic in the park. The key is to do something she will appreciate and make her feel special.

3. Give a thoughtful gift

Consider giving your wife a thoughtful gift that she will cherish. It could be something as simple as a handwritten note, a piece of customized jewelry, or a voucher to see her favorite sports team play a game.

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4. Cook her favorite meal

Take some time to prepare a special meal for your wife. Cook her favorite dish or try making something new that both of you would like to try. Set the table with candles, set up flowers, and create a romantic atmosphere.

5. Help with household chores 

Another fun activity to try out on International Women’s Day dates is to take on the chores at home that day. If your woman has always been the one doing them, this would be the perfect time to take over and let her enjoy a day of peace and calm. 

What to do for International Women’s Day?

Get her to sit on the couch while you prepare the meals, serve her lunch on the couch, do the dishes, clean the house, or offer any help you can. Giving her a break is also a powerful way to celebrate International Women’s Day.

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How do you make your wife feel special on Women’s Day?

If you’re wondering how to celebrate International Women’s Day, consider what makes your wife happy. The most important questions you should ask include, “Why we celebrate Women’s Day? What makes her happy, and how can I make that happen?”

To get you started on the right track, this article will help you find out how to make your wife feel special on Women’s Day.  

10 romantic ways to celebrate Women’s Day with your wife

Do you want to create lasting memories this time around? Here are some simple but powerful ideas to celebrate Women’s Day with your favorite woman. 

1. Take her out shopping

Guess what? One of the most interesting ways to celebrate International Women’s Day is to go shopping with our women. Research has shown that women love to shop and splurge on themselves from time to time. However, she may not be able to indulge these desires every time she tries to cut down expenses. 

Women’s Day is the perfect time to let go of your restraints and take her to the mall. You can start by letting her know your budget (which should be more than what you would spend on another normal day). Take her to the mall and watch her come alive. 

While at it, you can entertain yourself by helping her choose the perfect anything she wants. Help her pick out the perfect outfits, complementary shoes, and accessories. Shopping can make her feel like a queen. 

You don’t have to spend much money on this shopping spree. A thoughtful gift and your indulgent approach could be all she needs for her day to be made.

2. Plan an all-women’s party on her behalf

Women spend their lives caring for others. They frequently put their plans on hold to accommodate family plans and professional engagements.

Consider planning a small get-together/trip (if you have enough time) to celebrate International Women’s Day. All you have to do is contact her favorite girls and send them away for a few hours of pure bliss.

This works like magic. 

3. Plan a date night

Trying to figure out what to do for International Women’s Day? Consider planning a date night. A date allows you to reconnect and increase the intimacy in your relationship.

Plan a candlelight dinner for your wife or girlfriend to end the day on a romantic note. Cook or order in. Change the decor and lighting to create a romantic atmosphere.

“Look into her eyes and tell her sweet words. Remind her that she’s the best thing that has ever happened to you. Also, shut away all distractions and stay in the moment with her. Listen to what she says and offer thoughtful responses as and when due. 

A woman wants to know that you truly listen to her, validate her ideas, and empathize with her.

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4. Write her a love letter

This small gesture can mean a world of difference for a woman who likes hearing heartfelt words. Verbal expressions of admiration and appreciation are wonderful, but putting them in writing comes with a whole new edge.

You can use this opportunity to thank her for everything she does for you. It makes a big difference if you can explicitly mention the things you are grateful to her for in your letter or poem.

Plant this letter where she can see it or you can send it to her and adorn it with some gifts that she would appreciate.  

Related Reading: 15 Tips on How to Write a Love Letter

5. Get her a cake

Cheesy, right? 

It’s almost impossible to say no to cake. They’re soft, sweet, and delicious. Extra brownie points if you can give her a cake in her favorite flavor.

So, while she may jump for joy when you present her with her favorite cake, she will relax once she eats it. The best part is that both of you will likely share and you can have some fun while at it. 

Look at the local bakeries (or order something online) as you prepare to celebrate International Women’s Day with the woman you love. 

6. A sincere ‘thank you’ speech

Sincere Women’s Day greetings to your partner can be used to express genuine appreciation.

On this Women’s Day, take the time to tell her that you notice, understand, and appreciate everything she does for you. Thank her for the joy and ease she brings into your life. 

Gratitude can make her feel valued instead of making her feel insecure in the relationship.

7. Buy her a special gift

You may think this is not a special Women’s Day idea, but let’s face it: women adore receiving unexpected gifts!

So, put your brain to work and figure out what your woman has long desired. If you need more clarification, stick to giving cash gifts. You can never go wrong with a stash of unexpected dollar bills or a credit alert that spells out, “I see you.” 

Also, consider gifting her some flowers and chocolates. Although they may not be much, this combination is considered romantic and can strengthen your bond. 

Suggested video: 7 simple gestures to make a woman feel more loved. 

8. Give a free work day – do everything for her

Juggling multiple responsibilities as an adult can be stressful.

A day off from at least one of her responsibilities can be a huge relief for her. Take over all the chores this Women’s Day and let her kick back and relax.

Ladies, especially homemakers and stay-at-home moms, require a day to pamper themselves. This could be the ideal time to make that wish come true.

9. Cook for her

Cooking a simple meal for the love of your life can be part of your Women’s Day celebration ideas or activities. Also, this can be the most romantic and thoughtful thing you can do for her – especially if she knows that you aren’t a big fan of cooking.   

This trick (almost) always works! Simply Google a simple meal recipe, put on your chef’s hat, and make her day.

10. Pick some of her to-do list activities

This Women’s Day, try to help your ladylove cross some things off her to-do list to show your appreciation.

Choose an activity, plan, or task your woman has been putting off for a while and do it yourself. You can choose a hobby for her, a destination for her to visit, or an activity for the two of you to try together.

Some commonly asked questions

Do you still have more questions concerning how to celebrate International Women’s Day with your partner? Here are some of the most frequently asked questions on this subject, and their answers. 

• What is the color for Women’s Day?

Purple has been associated with the feminist movement since the early 1900s and is the traditional color for International Women’s Day.

It is said to represent dignity, justice, and female respect. Other colors like white and green have been associated with the day in recent years. Green, here, represents hope. White, on the other hand, represents purity and suffrage.

There is no hard and fast rule for a specific color. People can wear whatever colors they want to celebrate Women’s Day. So, don’t get stranded if you don’t readily have these colors. 

• What games can we play on Women’s Day?

Playing games is one of the Women’s Day celebration ideas. Naturally, women love games that can put smiles on their faces. Since there are many games you can play, here are some of them.   

1. Women’s Day Trivia: Make a trivia game out of questions about famous women, historical events involving women, and feminist movements. You can play alone or in groups.
2. Women’s Day Bingo: Create bingo cards with various empowering phrases, quotes, or images related to women’s rights and equality for Women’s Day. Prizes can be awarded to the first person or team to get a bingo.

3. Women’s Day Scavenger: Create a scavenger hunt with clues about women’s history, achievements, and contributions. Participants can work individually or in groups, and prizes can be awarded to the first person or team to complete the scavenger hunt.
4. Women’s Day Pictionary: Play a game of Pictionary with all of the clues related to women, such as famous female scientists, artists, athletes, or feminist symbols and slogans.
5. Women’s Day Charade: Play a game of charades in which all of the clues are related to women, such as famous women in history, movies or TV shows with strong female characters, or books written by women.

• What is International Women’s Day about?

International Women’s Day is a global celebration every year on March 8th to recognize women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements and to raise awareness of the ongoing struggles and challenges women face worldwide.

The first International Women’s Day was observed in 1911 and has since become a global movement to celebrate women’s achievements and advocate for gender equality.

International Women’s Day has a theme that highlights a specific issue facing women worldwide each year. These themes have recently included topics such as gender equality, women’s empowerment, and the need for more inclusive workplaces and societies.

In conclusion

The most effective way to celebrate International Women’s Day is to make your woman feel appreciated and valued. Recognize her contributions and give her a sense of empowerment. Simple acts of kindness can transform your relationship and brighten your day.

Plan a special occasion for her on Women’s Day rather than treating it like an unimportant holiday. Seize these intimate moments to clean up any cobwebs that may have developed in your relationship and ensure you hash out your lingering differences (if any).

Consider going for marital therapy if there are unresolved challenges in your marriage that you need to work on. A professional therapist will help you understand what you must do at every time and how to navigate your relationship challenges, if there are any.