Planning the Perfect Picnic Date

Making a Checklist

If you’re planning a picnic date, the most important thing you can do is focus on the packing. Start with a checklist. From a bouquet from The Bouqs Co for ambiance to a favorite book, a special blanket, and of course, all the right foods, you’ll want to choose your menu long before you lay your blanket down. When making your checklist, consider weather, utensils, how you’ll pack food and other items like bug spray, extra blankets, sunscreen for your forehead, a baseball hat, and something active you might want to do. An idea here could be a kite or frisbee.

When thinking of food, consider packing fruits, cheeses, and other items in mason jars. Easy for travelling and aesthetically pleasing, they’ll fit into any cooler and won’t let bugs in. Don’t forget about drinks either. Maybe you’re from Trenton and want to get out of the city for your picnic. If you won’t be driving, hit the liquor store in Lawrenceville, NJ before finalizing your packing. Think about a fruity drink you could make easily without a lot of work. Remember, you’re setting a mood so don’t bring the entire liquor store with you. Instead, consider ways to make your cocktail special by serving it up in a unique bottle.

Picking a Spot

Pick your picnic spot in advance. You’ll want flat land that doesn’t stay wet after rainstorms. Whether in a public park or on public land set aside for recreation activities, you’ll want to know where you’re heading ahead of time. Lugging a heavy picnic basket around with no plan isn’t fun for anyone.

When dressing for your picnic, think about your location. Blue jeans and a baseball hat work for most places. But you’ll want durable footwear too. Leave your favorite black shirt home and opt for something that won’t attract the sun to you. Consider a social distance face covering, too, if you’ll be in public.

No matter how well you pack for your picnic, you can’t always predict Mother Nature. A weather change? Picnics are a state of mind. You can always move your entire plan indoors. While it might not be quite the same, there’s no reason to let all your planning go to waste. Make the best of Mother Nature’s change and consider playing music with sounds from the outdoors for ambiance.

Celebrating an Occasion

Because of the pandemic, social distancing and indoor restrictions, many people have turned to picnics as a great way to celebrate bigger occasions. From outdoor picnic weddings and birthdays to regular family gatherings and, in come cases, even Thanksgiving, picnics have become more popular than ever over the last year. Because of this, you can easily find ideas for how to turn any event into a picnic through a simple google search.

But never feel you need a reason to plan a picnic either. A great way to unwind, build a personal connection, and spend time with loved ones, picnic dates are fantastic ways to unplug from daily life. For some, a favorite book and some good music make a great date on a picnic for one.

In the end, planning a perfect picnic date could and should be fun. If you take your time to think about your picnic partner and select the right location, it could even turn into a memory that lasts for years instead of just the next day. Whether you’re planning your picnic to celebrate an event, occasion, or just because, be sure to pack your camera. You’ll, for sure, want those pictures. Happy picnic planning to you and your loved ones!