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Party and Holiday Decor · July 13, 2024

25 Gorgeous Picnic Party Ideas That You Will Absolutely Love

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This post shows you the best picnic party ideas that you will absolutely love.

Summer is here and we can finally enjoy late afternoon or midnight picnics again! 

Whether there is a special occasion to celebrate or you just need some fun with your friends, these ideas are sure to get your creative juices flowing. 

Grab the candles, pillows, fairy lights and create the picnic of your dreams.

Themes and colors

Creating your perfect picnic idea shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg. 

Grab some of the goodies from your living room or bedroom and get the party started. 

You can even make them themed. 

Pastels, rosy pinks, romantic dark colors paired with glittering fairy lights or just create a beautiful brunch setup with a theme you and your friends have discussed. 

Everyone can bring their own snacks or bring a snack which is associated with the theme and you can have a wonderful afternoon in the sun or even midnight margaritas (if you need a little practical magic to set the scene).

25 Gorgeous Picnic Party Ideas That You Will Absolutely Love

1. Pastel rainbows and pillows

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This cute pastel picnic idea is perfect for a summer brunch. 

The use of pillows for seating is adorable and allows everyone to get cozy. 

Pair it with a baby pink table runner and the rainbow inspired balloons and you’ve got an elegant setup ready to go.

2. Cozy blanket afternoon tea

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Throw some cozy blankets on the grass and create a makeshift table for your picnic. 

Add cute napkins, fun glassware or teapots (if you’re having tea or coffee). Include some florals or candles to give it more atmosphere.

3. Grab yourself some cutlery

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This cute basket is great for a picnic. 

Everyone can grab their cutlery and grab a seat. 

It’s a simple idea that goes a long way. 

It can be ideal if there is a large crowd. Plus, who can say no to adding cute wicker baskets to the table?

4. Bring disco to the picnic

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Hanging disco balls and golden hour? Sign me up! 

This idea is the perfect picture to represent a fun summer picnic. 

Roses of white, orange, and peach to fit in with that warm glow. 

Everyone will love the originality of the idea.

5. Sweet treats and finger food

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Mix a traditional tea party with a picnic in the garden. 

Bring sweet treats and finger food. 

It’s a gorgeous setup that allows a variety of treats to be included. 

You can even decorate with some wildflowers or even just sunflowers and tulips.

6. Wildflowers and citrus explosion

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Get fun with it and add an activity. 

Painting is perfect to get all your friends together and enjoy an afternoon.

Add some vases filled with citrus to make it more vibrant. 

You can also add additional flowers to fill up empty spaces. 

Sometimes all you need are some vibrant colors to fix up an ordinary day.

7. Fruit kebabs for a light snack

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These fruit kebabs aren’t just aesthetically pleasing but also serve as the perfect snack on a hot summer’s day. 

It’s easy to throw together and you can also quickly make more as needed.

8. Movie night with a picnic

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Movie nights with friends are already a blessing in disguise, but why not switch it up by hosting it outside with a picnic. 

Add fairy lights so that it isn’t too dark and add some candles to the tables to ensure you can see everything on the table. 

This is a fun idea to test especially on a summer night when you feel like getting out but also don’t want to leave your home.

9. Summer nights with fairy lights

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This boho idea is great for midnight margaritas or just a nice night in the summer air. 

Draping fabrics with fairy lights can create just the right atmosphere for this picnic. 

Bring out pillows, candles and a simple table for everyone to sit at.

10. Cookie baskets are essential

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A wooden basket full of cookies is perfect for a picnic. 

You can easily pass it around and grab a cookie as you go. 

It’s adorable and brings the perfect picnic aesthetic to the mix.

11. Go boho

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This beautiful setup is made of woven place-mats, pink plates and gold cutlery all perfectly balanced out with white napkins. 

You can include a peach table runner and create an adorable boho setup with bright wildflowers.

12. Birthday under the stars

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A fun late night picnic celebration for a birthday is adorable. 

Add in some flower crowns, adorable cakes and candle light to set the mood and you’ll have the most wonderful memories shared with friends. 

Add some vintage glasses to give this idea an ethereal or whimsical theme.

13. ‘Grab a snack’ table

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If you want to test out something a little different then why not try out this snack table? 

It’s something different making it perfect for an out of the box idea.

14. Draped fabrics and soft pinks

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These adorable color themes have me mesmerizing. 

Each one is better than the next. 

The pinks and purples compliment each other and the use of soft carpets for seating is absolutely perfect. 

Adding a touch of yellow here and there can make things even more lively for a summer picnic.

15. Pink birthday celebration

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A beautiful rose gold and bright pink birthday celebration calls for a cute picnic of course! 

Use a pallet board for the table and include a few wooden logs to place lights on top of for some atmosphere when it gets darker. 

You can even add some baby’s breath and roses.

16. Pillows and pallets

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Have a backyard get together. 

Bring pillows and balloons and let your friends bring a snack of their choice.

It’s a great way to spend time with friends and enjoy a day together. 

You can include a bunch of flowers to fill up the table as well.

17. Savory picnic and charcuterie setup

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Bring charcuterie to the picnic. 

This delicious picnic idea is low effort and an easy idea for a date or just a friendly get together. 

It’s simple and you can add some sweet elements to balance out the savory as well.

18. Breakfast with mimosas

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Why not create a cute brunch with mimosas. 

Sometimes all someone needs is a couple of mimosas and some friends to make life feel whole again. 

Add some snacks, heart-shaped fruit kebabs, pasta salad and some sandwiches to keep everyone happy. 

This idea goes back to basics.

19. Fuchsia is making a statement

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Should we go Barbie themed? 

Yes. 

The answer is always yes. 

This pink theme picnic incorporates bright fuchsia candles, pillow seats, magenta place-mats and glassware. 

This idea is bold and creates perfect contrast against the gorgeous greenery that surrounds it.

20. Let everyone bring a snack

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Make the theme “Bring your favorite” and let everyone bring their favorite food or snack. 

This creates the opportunity for variety to come in. It switches things up from the normal picnic idea.

21. White picnic with neutral accents

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If you thought about having a mini backyard wedding then why not use a white picnic setup as a reception?

If it’s all close family then this idea is perfect to host the celebration especially with the white balloons and black or neutral accents.

22. Hanging flowers and cute candles

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This is something straight out of a fairy tale. 

Hanging florals paired with pink and white candles create a romantic atmosphere. 

You can add some fruits, cupcakes, and other snacks you think your guests might love.

23. Tiered candles on a perfect picnic setup

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Tiered candle holders are a perfect addition in the cute picnic. 

Use greenery as a table runner and pair it with baby’s breath and cute flowers. 

You can even add tealights for some atmosphere.Simplicity can do more than going over the top in some cases.

24. Pink and blue for a baby shower

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Not sure of what to do for a baby shower? 

This idea can give you some inspiration for the cute celebration.

The pink and blue pillows instantly set the mood. 

It’s a simple idea that instantly creates a peaceful atmosphere to host the celebration

25. Into the woods with carpets and candle light

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Using pallet boards as a table and throwing a bunch of carpets, pillows and blankets on the grass to lounge on creates the perfect picnic spot. 

You can decorate with long chiffon tablecloths and candles for when it gets dark. 

With fairy lights in the trees it’s the perfect setup for a beautiful picnic.

Creating your dream picnic setup

No matter what the occasion I’m sure these ideas will get you to create your perfect setup. 

Mix and match and don’t forget that these are all simple ideas that can be budget-friendly. 

We all have our own creative twists we like to put on things so there’s no right way to create a picnic party.

Make it themed, make it crazy or make it one worth it for the books. 

Just enjoy the time spent with friends in an amazing environment.

This post showed you 25 Gorgeous Picnic Party Ideas That You Will Absolutely Love

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