Man, Romance takes planning guys, not necessarily money.
My Bro-in-Law did some crazy romantic dates when he was wooing my sister.
Seriously, have some imagination.
- Scavenger hunts, with clues to the date location (dress up in a tux and a dozen roses). (my bro-in-law did this one) :Q He is too hoss/suave
- Beach picnic
- Picnic and a theatre show
- Learn a song on the guitar, and ask her to stop by somewhere because you have to do an errand and surprise her with a planned out meal and the song
- Candlelight dinner at a secluded place (takes preparation or money)
- Surprise her by making her think you are meeting for a big group thing and then show up at something totally different, and have your friend meet you later for something afterwards
Learn to surprise the girl and sweep her off her feet, but don't do it all the time, just occassionaly. Imagination and effort.
**EDIT**
Of course what is romantic at the beginning might still be romantic later on but not feasible, so romance changes with time (more of appreciation with long term relationships)
**EDIT 2**
Make sure the girl doesn't know exactly what is going to happen next.