Suggestions needed for Date destinations with my Wife (and me as Anna)

[Anna Talyn]

Happy New Year! As part of my resolutions I want to find more ways to include my Wife on my CDing and have her get to know Anna more.
I would really love some recommendations from you all.

I am hoping to find events that will be others close to our age (late 20's - early 30's).
I have tried searching but have not found much. Would the SCC be a good place?
I would like recommendations on 4 areas, any or all if you are able to help.
We are willing to travel and plan but would also like to find places/events in Minnesota as well.

Thanks for any ideas, it is so appreciated.

1. Conference with formal attire
2. Club with Transsexual dancers
3. CD friendly places in Vegas
4. Minnesota places to go on date as Anna with my Wife.
:o :daydreaming:

[jillleanne]

Anna, there are many places you can go together as a couple/friends. Orlando is very tg friendly, there are many restaurants, clubs, etc. as well as Tri-Ess there that would love to have you as guests for an evening/outing. Any SCC event can be a blast. There are cruises in the Carribean as well. Or if you are brave, load your snow machines and come for a tour in Ontario's winter wonderland. I guess since you are in Minn. you really would prefer something warmer? lol

[PretzelGirl]

Well Anna, I can't help with Minnesota. But if you are wanting to travel to CD events, there is a lot of them and I certainly will be remiss in the ones I don't mention. But it is a starter list anyway. And as far as Vegas goes, it is a pretty good place to get around in dressed. If you are okay going somewhere there in drab, then dressed probably isn't a big deal either.

Events, let's see. SCC - You mentioned this one and it is in Atlanta annually and is a convention with speakers and vendors. Diva Las Vegas is in April and is more like a group vacation with loosely organized group outings. Then there is Sparkle in Sacramento which I understand is fairly formal. BeAll in Chicago. Pinkfest. Dignity cruises. There just continues to be more and more and if you follow the Upcoming Events forum, you will likely see them all listed.

[Marleena]

Hi Anna, I too am considering Las Vegas enfemme with the wife. I found this link for Vegas: http://geekbabe.com/dlv/guide.html

[Cheryl T]

Why not just spend a day shopping and going to dinner?
My wife and I do that all the time and have so much fun together.

We spent a week of vacation as girlfriends this past October and had a wonderful time.

[Julia_in_Pa]

How about a swingers club with your drug of choice?

Or pehaps just a nice restaurant and a movie.

Your choice.


Julia

[Sally24]

If you have never been to a TG Conference I will put in my 2 cents. They tend to be overrepresented by the 40s and 50s aged participants. That's not to say that there aren't younger age participants like you. And there would be plenty to attract both of you.

I don't know what your comfort zone is with going out in public. I find doing mainstream shopping trips and going to regular.restaurants to be very fun as a couple of girlfriends. Getting outdoors for photography or walking in parks and such is nice too. My wife and I both enjoy museums and shows or plays so that's another avenue of interaction.

As you are both young I'm sure you could find some nice alternative clubs within easy driving distance. I don't know about TS dancers but at least some of the drag queens that look realistic are also TS.

Good luck with your adventures!

[RADER]

Why not try a river boat cruse; There are a lot of fun.
Rader

[Anna Talyn]

Thanks for all the suggestions and advice. I will pass on the swinging and drugs lol but dinner and a movie or show is always a good option I suppose.
Lots more to research now too, thanks!

Actually for a shy type like myself a theater of some sort might be the easiest way to take the non-Halloween public plunge.

[Diane Smith]

Don't do anything all that "special" when starting out -- dinner, shopping, movies, concerts, live music at bars are all good ways to get out and about, and can be done anywhere (you might want to start in the next city over if you're worried about being seen in your home town). If she's into it, schedule a joint appointment with your wife to get your hair, nails or makeup done at a friendly salon. If you can feel out her reaction in these situations, then you might want to think about scheduling a longer trip (to Vegas or one of the conventions, etc.) where you could stay dressed longer, maybe even travel pretty. But there's plenty to do close to home if you pay attention to the possibilities.

- Diane

[DanaR]

I've been to several TG conventions, they are always fun. Usually there are seminars for you and your wife and other things to do, some organized and some not.

Several Pacific Northwest groups host a convention in May; which is held in Port Angeles, Washington.

http://espritconf.com/

[JessHaust]

My solution came in the form of a google search. I live in the Dallas area and discovered that the site meetup.com had a local TG/CD group. I requested membership and was granted the next day. My wife and attended a group event that very weekend. Turns out there was a CD band playing at a local bar. Met lots of people like me, and everyone loved my wife. I have since been to a poker game enfemme, and have two more outings scheduled in the next week. It's great and I bet there are groups like this all over, just go looking.

[jillleanne]

Don't do anything all that "special" when starting out -- dinner, shopping, movies, concerts, live music at bars are all good ways to get out and about, and can be done anywhere (you might want to start in the next city over if you're worried about being seen in your home town). If she's into it, schedule a joint appointment with your wife to get your hair, nails or makeup done at a friendly salon. If you can feel out her reaction in these situations, then you might want to think about scheduling a longer trip (to Vegas or one of the conventions, etc.) where you could stay dressed longer, maybe even travel pretty. But there's plenty to do close to home if you pay attention to the possibilities.

- Diane

Now why couldn't I have mustered up the maturity, sensibility, and reasonableness to have thought up Diane's response. Oh well, maybe some day when I grow up. "Splish splash, I was taking a bath! "

[suchacutie]

From my perspective this adventure has two possible routes initially 1) tg-friendly/tg-based places or 2) mainstream experiences. The first thing would be to talk to your wife and ask her preference. If it is the mainstream venues, then my suggestions would be nicer and more romantic restaurants, museums, concerts, downtown shopping in largish stores, and movies. From my perspective, this moves our femme selves from something out of the ordinary to a place that is just normal everyday life. Heck, going grocery shopping would be terrific as well.

Whatever you do, make sure you both have fun!

tina

[Anna Talyn]

I am really appreciating the advice and the practical perspectives. It will be interesting to see which type of event my Wife might want to start with. Another city is a good suggestions given our careers.

I am split on the idea of it being everyday life and something out of the ordinary. I guess I want my cake and...

[kimdl93]

What part of MN, Anna? If you're near the cities, I'd think there would be an abundance of places to go. But rather than focusing on clubs w/dancers, how about just regular places - TG friendly restaraunts, the MN Zoo, MegaMall, etc. Or a drive up to Itasca park...or Duluth. A fun day trip, en femme, could be a fun way to let her and Anna get better acquainted.

[Anna Talyn]

I am now looking at events at the Orpheum and Guthrie Theatre. I do not know how tg friendly they are but it would be a great excuse for a dress.
We are central and metro MN so anywhere is game.
A road trip somewhere nice sounds fun. We always love the great state parks around.
The movie theater idea is really appealing but getting in and out is scary thoughts.

[Eryn]

I am split on the idea of it being everyday life and something out of the ordinary. I guess I want my cake and...

I have a wonderful idea: Do both!

I love taking evening shopping/movie/concert/dinner excursions with my wife. They are low stress because you are doing something familiar and only extend over a few hours. We try to do this once a week if we can. They give me a chance to practice my makeup, wear the pretty clothes that I have to buy, and give me experience in girl mode in the real world. Having my wife along as a "winggirl" is great and she also enjoys these outings.

I also like going out to CDing events at LGBT-friendly places. The need "passing" is diminished and I can have fun with a supportive group of CDers and their spouses. I can dress a bit more OTT because there are several 6'+ girls there in heels. The downside is that we have to travel further and the events are less frequent.

Whatever you decide, have fun!

[Roberta Marie]

Last year my wife and I went on a Dignity Cruise to the Western Caribean. This year we wnet on a regular cruise to the Bahamas. Both times I was en femme almost the entire trip, and we had a fantastic time. We often enjoy dinner and a movie, and occaisionally the theatre. Mostly we go to mainstreem places, but on occaision we will go to a lgbt club or bar.

[NathalieX66]

SCC is actually a very good place for you and your wife. I went last year, and a close dear CD friend & wife participated in a marriage re-dedication ceremony at SCC. I've never seen a more dedicated and happy couple.

[kellytea59]

Anna .. Get a 3.5 hour Limo tour of the Vegas strip at night. A bottle of Champagne is included. The make stops at 5 places .. Get out if you want .. Don't if you don't want to .. For the 2 of you it would be about $283 and a good time ..

[JenniferR771]

Gutherie, YES!
St Paul is nice at this time of year. LOL! Dress warm. Take a few outside pics. No one can tell what sex you are with all those coats and hats. Nothing else to do except drink--and there are a few gay bars.
http://clubfly.com/gaybars/55103-saint_paul-MN/

Town house and Gay 90's have drag shows.