4. Give your guests pretty paper fans
In case the breeze dies down and the weather gets a little too warm, make sure your guests are prepared to keep themselves cool by providing all of them with paper fans in the color/pattern of your choice. These are easy and affordable to buy and are a great way to add pops of color throughout your party while also being a practical solution to a common picnic problem.
5. Add fake ants
This picnic decoration idea won’t be for everyone, especially if you have a fear of creepy crawlies. But if you want to bring in your sense of humor, decorating with large fake ants is sure to make your guests chuckle. After all, picnics are notorious for attracting ants, so why not embrace this in a fun way?
6. Surround yourself with flowers
Frankly, we can’t think of anything more beautiful than flowers when it comes to picnic decoration ideas, or any decor for that matter. What’s great about picnics is that they typically take place outside, so the flowers don’t have to be bouquets–they can be living flowers in all different forms (flowering trees, bushes, flower beds, etc.)! To maximize your flower exposure, why not have your picnic at a flower farm like this one in Ferris, Texas? It even has seven picnic tables where you and your guests can eat in comfort.
7. Use glassware instead of disposable dishware
To make your picnic extra classy and really take things to the next level, aesthetically speaking, use real glassware. You’re also avoiding the negative environmental impact of paper and plastic cups, plates, and forks. Your guests will be impressed by this extra bit of fanciness, and we think food always tastes better eaten off of real plates.
8. Umbrellas for shade
This idea is both practical and pretty! As fun and relaxing as it can be, one of the risks of spending lots of time out in the sun can be getting a sunburn. To avoid this problem and add a further feel of elegance to your picnic, include large outdoor patio umbrellas to block the sun that will keep your guests cool and comfortable!
9. Farm-y picnic decor
Have your picnic on a farm, and the farm setting itself will provide you with all the classic decor you need with relatively little effort on your part! In terms of living picnic decor, free-range chickens are a fun and hilarious addition to any gathering. And this unique colonial farmhouse in Gastonia, North Carolina has them. It also has a twelve-person picnic table and a ten-person swing fire pit! There are also walking trails if you’d like to go for a leisurely stroll after your meal.
While there, be sure to pose for the camera using ideas from our farm photoshoot post!
10. Use red gingham
We tend to associate red gingham with picnics, and you can embrace this classic theme for your picnic decor! The picnic blanket, the lining of the picnic basket, even the liners of the cupcakes you bring – all these and more can be decorated with a red gingham pattern for a traditional picnic vibe with a twist.
