Creative Ideas for a Romantic Picnic

Summer love is here, so let’s take advantage of the few weeks we have left of this season to spend with the ones we love. And what better way to take advantage of this lovely weather to have a picnic! On the blog today FTD is sharing some creative and lovely ideas so you can have a romantic picnic, from vineyards to cozy cocktails or sweet moments listening to your favorite songs beneath the summer sunshine. Yes, it sounds like a magical way to spend time with your love…

August is National Romance Month and what better way to express your love than with a romantic picnic! It’s a fun and easy way to spend some quality time and reconnect with that special someone. From choosing an ideal location to picking out the most appetizing finger food, planning for a picnic can seem daunting at first.

So to help you plan the prefect date FTD has created a quick guide that includes several romantic picnic ideas and tips like decor, food, drink and activities. Have you ever thought of using a wood board as a tabletop? Or having your picnic in a vineyard? Make this month special by planning the ultimate picnic date for you and your sweetheart!

Location

Location is probably the most important choice when having a romantic picnic. Think outside the neighborhood “park” and head to a different location like a vineyard or if it’s possible the place you first met. Atop a mountain, overlooking the lake or on the beach watching the sunset is most definitely romantic and if you’re both active you can take advantage of the scenery to go on an adventure.

Sweet Moments

The purpose of a picnic is to spend much needed time with a loved one. Just being with each other, on a nice day enjoying yummy bites and sips is already a pretty perfect way to have a romantic picnic. But it’s also a wonderful opportunity to do things you enjoy together, like going for a hike or swim, reading, relaxing to music or even planning a trip or your next romantic date.

Bites & Sips

You of course can’t have a picnic without a bite to eat. A good tip for any picnic is to choose mess-free foods that you can avoid bringing too many supplies for. Remember you want to keep things simple and romantic, so bring finger foods like nuts, cheeses, meats for a delicious and easy cheese board. Fresh seasonal fruits, like berries and watermelon, are the perfect dessert alongside light lemon shortbread cookies.

If you really want to make it cause for celebration, bring a bottle of your favorite bubbly or wine. You can also fill mason jars with refreshing cocktails or you can pack your favorite brew, but don’t forget to bring plenty of water to stay hydrated too!

Decor

Having a picnic can be a pretty and simple thing, without taking too much of an effort. A bouquet of your love’s favorite flowers, a pretty basket to bring all your tasty treats, and a soft comfy blanket. If you really want to make it a special moment, bring some lanterns or candle filled mason jars to set the mood.

When life can become demanding and time to spend together is sparse, it’s nice to take advantage of the more relaxed season of summer to get outside and savor the sunshine with a romantic picnic.

You can easily recreate any of these ideas for a picnic with kids and family, brunch the gals, or even an engagement session. Who doesn’t love a picnic in the Summer, are you planning on enjoying any of these fun ideas??

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This post has been partnered with FTD Flowers, but all opinions are of Dreamery Events. To find out more about FTD go here.

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