With Valentines day around the corner a romantic picnic might seem like the perfect way to spend the day with your special person. Setting up your own little picnic does take a bit of effort but its so worth it.
That's why I decided to write this blog, to help you create the perfect picnic and make it extra special.
Picking the location
When choosing a location for your romantic picnic, it’s all about finding a place where you and your partner can relax and enjoy each other’s company with minimal distractions.
Park Picnics
Picnics at the park are peaceful and easy to set up. Pick a secluded shady spot under the trees away from distractions. Bring along some cushions and big blankets to make your picnic more comfortable.
Picnic by the water
Choose a location with an incredible view, take in the sights with a yummy glass of her favourite wine. Up the romance by timing your picnic and setting the mood with a sunset backdrop.
Secrete locations picnic
Sometimes a spontaneous adventure is what you need to create a little excitement. Taking a drive along the coast and finding a cute spot together is also a good idea and it might be a special place that you both can visit because you discovered it together.
What you will need to pack
· Beautiful flowers like roses displayed in a cute little vase or improvise with a recycled wine bottle. (I love recycling) or use her favourite flowers, even better.
· A bohemian rug or large blankets to sit on and some pillows for extra comfort.
· A wooden board that you can use as a table top.
· Picnic basket to put everything in.
· Containers for jams or dips
· Bucket and ice
· Glasses and cutlery
· Serviettes or wipes
Food
· Your favourite cheeses for a cheese board some sweet fruits. Woolworths has these really yummy ready packed cheese boards.
· Sacks like popcorn nuts etc.
· Crackers for your cheese or fresh breads
· And obviously a good wine or champagn.
Essential tips
Make sure the weather is perfect for the picnic, there's nothing worse than planning a beautiful day in the outdoors and its super windy or rainy.
Pack a deck of cards or board games for some fun activities, take some cute photos and enjoy making moments with your person.