Date night is supposed to bring you closer to your partner, not stress you out over the bill. Here are the best ways to save money on date night without giving up the romance! If cash envelopes work for the rest of your budget, cash stuffing works just as well for date night. A free date night still counts as a date, and it can be just as memorable as a dinner reservation. Bring Your Own Snacks and Drinks When You CanConcession and bar prices are where a lot of date night budgets quietly disappear.