Now that summer is here it’s a great time to get outside and enjoy nature. With an abundance of outdoor dining options it’s easy to enjoy a meal al fresco. But if you’re looking for a more intimate occasion with friends and family it might be time to plan a picnic. Of course there’s definitely an art to creating a great picnic or pique-nique.
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How to Prepare a Perfect Picnic – Picnic Days (1935)
Once an 18th century French custom and word a picnic was a grand social event featuring only the finest dishes and reserved mainly for the French elite. In fact it wasn’t until the 19th century that the concept of an outdoor feast became popular with the masses far beyond the French. These days a picnic can be whatever you make of it and this laissez-faire approach to outdoor dining has extended to the overall theme of the picnic menu and the suggested attire. Now picnics don’t have to be fancy or over the top to be great. But they still require some forethought – so if you’re looking to plan the perfect picnic from hamper to main courses to finish this is your guide.
From Alice in Wonderland and Bridgerton to boho chic and vintage there are plenty of picnic-approved themes to choose from. Special occasions (birthdays bachelorette parties holidays anniversaries and so on) are especially good building blocks for the potential design and atmosphere of your al fresco meal. That said even if you’re not celebrating anything special you can opt for a variety of whimsical thoughtful and festive motifs to suit your fancy.
If you choose a classic or traditional style outdoor venue you can still take advantage of the location for that extra bit of flair. A beautiful meadow greenhouse garden open field and city park all make for a beautiful picnic or a unique setting for an afternoon tea. Other outdoor spaces such as iconic landmarks vineyards and beaches are also popular. Not only can your chosen location inspire your decor menu and more but it can also provide the perfect backdrop for an al fresco meal. Other fun themes for your outing include movie night rustic adventure carnival and music festival picnics. No matter what motif you choose you can create a memorable outdoor dining experience for you and your picnic guests simply by being detailed in your approach and putting your own personal spin on a classic concept.
