Solo Mio Date Night Kit
Pursue Connection and Intentional Time Together
Settle in for a romantic Italian-themed date night watching the movie Solo Mio! A charming film that features a heartbroken Matt (Kevin James), who is unexpectedly left at the altar. His (now solo) honeymoon in Italy quickly turns into a chaotic trip filled with awkward moments, unlikely friendships, emotional surprises, and unexpected opportunities for growth. As Matt navigates his grief over the future he thought he’d have, he slowly begins to rediscover joy, friendship, connection, and gains a new vision of relationships altogether.
Set the mood with gorgeous views of Italy and beautiful music while you make dinner and finish the evening discussing themes that relate to your relationship. This delightful date night is sure to leave you both feeling fantastico!
Kick off your date by grabbing all the ingredients needed for your enchanted evening.
Grab all the ingredients you need for a delicious Italian meal. Make sure to include a few different wines or gelatos for a fun activity later! On the way, try out some of these simple Italian phrases. See how many you can incorporate throughout the evening!
Set the mood and start cooking!
Keep your date in the mood by setting the perfect ambiance. These views of Italy with charming music create the perfect atmosphere while you’re cooking. Or, listen to the iconic Andrea Bocelli’s greatest hits!
In the movie, we see Matt learning how to make fresh pasta. Try your hand at making this delicious homemade pappardelle. You can add the suggested crispy mushrooms, or toss it in this simple tomato sauce.
Matt is enticed to share a late-night treat, which happens to be the most delicious tiramisu he’s ever had. This easy, yet authentic recipe for flavor-soaked tiramisu is sure to be the perfect sweet treat to add to the evening.
Now watch the movie!
Cozy up and watch Solo Mio! You can stream it on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Angel, or Fandango. While watching, pay attention to some pretty powerful themes:
- Heartbreak & Healing
- The Power of Community
- Redefining Love
- Unexpected Joy
After the movie, talk through these discussion questions to see what parts of the movie were the most meaningful to you and your partner.
Keep the date going!
It’s tasting time! Set up a wine or gelato (or both!) tasting. Choose four kinds of wine or gelato and use the cards below to score each and choose your favorites! Then use the Relationship Scorecard to do the same for the best aspects of your relationship. Choose one way you can make each area of your relationship better. End your night with a commitment to spend more intentional time together and always remember to say “ti amo!”
