There are few things more romantic than an outdoor picnic with the one you love. Just picture yourself and that special someone spread out on a nice blanket in the grass, munching on some great food and enjoying each other’s company. With any luck, the following picnic suggestions for couples may motivate you to make your picnic fantasy a reality.
Observe Your Own Neighborhood
A romantic picnic can be held in any setting, not just a posh park. Create an oasis in your own garden by lighting candles and stringing up fairy lights. Ribbons tied to trees, pillows strewn across a picnic blanket, and bouquets of flowers are a few other ways to spruce up the setting. To make it truly memorable, do whatever you can to give it that extra touch.
Pick Your Perfect Picnic Spot
Have you ever read the Berenstain Bears book where the bears are trying to plan a picnic but they can’t seem to locate a good site because of all the bugs and rain? Your first (and arguably most essential) step in organizing a romantic picnic in the great outdoors is to decide where to go. Great picnic spots may be found all throughout the United States (and the world), but here are a few suggestions to get you started.
Reserve a Viewing Spot at the Summit
Scenic pullouts near your home can be the best picnic spots ever. The weekends and evenings are peak times, so arrive early to secure a parking spot (prime picnic time). To avoid being the awkward third wheel at your romantic picnic, you may have a friend go there first and claim the place for you, before leaving.
Head to the Beach
If there is a breeze to keep the bugs at bay, a picnic on the beach is the perfect idea. Locate a lake or beach with access to the ocean and scope it out in advance to find a secluded area. A blanket to sit on and something to cover your food with are recommended due to the possibility of sand. Also, you might want to bring some sort of beach umbrella or shade structure in case the sun is really intense.
Drop by a Park
There’s a good reason why picnics are so frequently held in parks: they provide practically everything you could possibly need. There are shelters like gazebos and pavilions in case it rains, barbecue grills for preparing delicious meals, and waste receptacles to dispose of leftovers. However, unlike a picnic in your own garden, you’ll need to add some flair to impress your date. Get a lovely picnic blanket, some pillows, and some flowers.