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It’s Picnic Season! Here’s What to Pack For the Perfect Alfresco Meal

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Alaura Berry
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It is officially spring, and the weather is finally feeling warm enough to pack a picnic and head outside! Nothing says spring (and summer) like spreading out a blanket and relaxing with some noms–but, now, what to bring to a picnic?

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Well, once you’ve thrown on a cute outfit (I’m wearing Lulus’ Sweet Pea Style White Floral Tie Strap Tiered Mini Dress) you’ll just need to pack a few simple things to create the perfect picnic in your backyard, park, or beach! 

What to Pack for a Picnic:

Picnic Supplies:

  • Picnic basket
  • Blanket or sheet to sit on
  • Napkins
  • Flowers
  • Reusable cups and plates
  • Portable speaker to listen to music
  • Deck of Cards

Foods to Pack:


Sandwiches: You can of course grab one from your local deli or make your own. I love to do a homemade tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto, and pesto sandwich on a fresh baguette, then individually wrap each sandwich with parchment paper and use twine or ribbon to tie a bow around each sandwich. The presentation is so fun and sweet–plus, the parchment paper leads to easy cleanup!

Picnic Plate: If you know me, you know I always have to find a way to bring a cheese plate, and using a glass container is the perfect way to pack a small picnic plate. For mine, I used grapes, St Andre Triple Cream Brie, strawberries, and fresh apricots. 

Snacks & Dessert: Using smaller glass containers, I also packed some crunchy carrots with hummus, clementines, and daisy cake desserts! 

Drinks: Wine is a fabulous option for a picnic but if you want to opt for a nonalcoholic beverage, I love to bring sparkling lemonade to enjoy on a hot day! 

While you relax and enjoy your picnic, I love playing a little music and bringing a deck of cards. 

Show us your picnics on Instagram or TikTok @lulus using #lovelulus and score cute outfits for dining al fresco in our Spring Fashion Shop!

Be sure to follow @berryandtheboards on Instagram for more picnic ideas, as well as boards, cocktails, and more from food stylist, Alaura Berry!

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