The phrase “romantic date ideas” is one of the most googled phrases. Besides the Internet making it obvious, the search for creative ways to show we care about the people around us isn’t a new thing. We’ve always been trying to find new, more interesting ways of gathering, and dating hasn’t been an exception.

The outburst of Covid-19, along with the restrictions of lockdown and quarantining, has made people think of even more creative ways to socialise. The need to gather in open areas outside our homes with the restaurants being closed for most of the time has made dining al fresco and picnicking a growing trend. Neither of these concepts is new, however, they were vital for creating a new trend, called a Luxury Picnic. What makes this a perfect date idea, and how can you organise the perfect luxury picnic date for you and your partner?

What’s a Luxury Picnic?

As a new thing, people define luxury picnic in different ways. Some say the luxury comes from the idea of someone else, like catering services, organising it instead of you. For others, a luxury picnic is one that’s organised in the comfort of our homes, and it’s the setup that matters.

A luxury picnic is all of this and more. It combines the novelty of picnicking in the comfort of a dining area with a luxury vibe. A luxury picnic goes beyond simply throwing a blanket and getting to the food and drink. It’s about creating a cosy atmosphere for the participants to enjoy with all of their senses.

People have adopted the concept of a luxury picnic for their brunch gatherings, casual picnics and even weddings. How can this concept be applied to dates? Think of sitting with your partner around a small wooden table while sitting on soft cushions. You’re snacking and drinking wine while gazing at each other’s eyes, enjoying the beautiful view and the well-decorated set-up with flowers and other stuff.

That kind of Boho style experience is what a luxury picnic is all about. If you’ve already pictured yourself in the setting enjoying every bit of it, you’re among the many that find a luxury picnic the perfect date for them and their partner. How to make it happen?

Tips for Organising a Luxury Picnic Date

Order Your Luxury Picnic Basket

Although a luxury picnic means much more than eating and drinking, food and drinks are still the most important part of it. You can find many online suggestions for what goes and what doesn’t, from hiring a professional to have food and drinks curated to your taste to gathering snacks and drink from what you have at home. But the best bet for a luxurious experience is to order your luxury picnic basket online. Why order a special picnic box? There are several reasons for this:

• You get carefully curated products at reasonable prices. It can be hard and time-consuming to choose foods and drinks for your date. It can cost you more when you buy these products one by one and certainly will take much more time than choosing a single basket.
• There’s a wide variety to choose from according to your personal preference, and you can also order a customised basket if you don’t find anything suitable.
• You get your luxury hamper packed in a beautiful reusable box. You can use the box for something else later, knowing that you’re taking care of the planet. There’s usually a personalised gift card included that leads us to another idea: you can have it delivered to your partner’s address as a surprise invitation to the date, and that way see if they like the idea first. In case they do, great! Take the luxury hamper to your picnic. If they don’t, oh well, at least you have gifted them a perfectly packaged gift of sophistication and elegance. And you got some quality nibbles and drinks for your next date, wherever it takes place.

What will be the right luxury picnic basket for you? That’s completely up to you and your partner’s taste. These are some of the most popular choices:

• Premium craft beer and nibbles, including craft beer of choice along with nuts and craft beef jerky for the beer lovers.
• Wine of choice with a cheese board (red, white or bubbly with several kinds of cheese) for the wine and cheese lovers. If you love wine but not cheese, there are wine hampers with everything but the cheese.
• Whiskey luxury hampers with nibbles of choice, sweet or savoury.
• Boxes customised completely to your preference.

Set a Location

Where should your luxury picnic date take place? The best destination for you is the place that you two would enjoy the most. The possibilities are endless, and these are some of the favourites:

• Local park/beach/woods for the perfect nature experience.
• Drive-in theatre for movie lovers.
• Your garden/backyard for the greatest convenience.
• Your living room for when it rains.

Ask your significant other where they would want to lounge if you’re not throwing a surprise luxury picnic.

Prepare the Setting in Advance

For your picnic to be really luxurious, you need to prepare in advance. What are some of the essentials you’ll need? If you plan an outside picnic, a waterproof tarp would be useful for the very base of your seating. That way you won’t get wet from the dew or previous showers. You’ll need at least four soft cushions for sitting and don’t be afraid to include more if you want to make it look cosier.

An upscaled table, preferably wooden along with some candles/candle holders will make for a more romantic vibe. And flowers, lots of flowers. If you have the opportunity, bring extra blankets for layering, and always strive to use actual dishes and silverware, instead of plastic ones, for added aesthetics and a touch of luxe.

The Bottom Line

A luxury picnic date makes a perfect date, whether for one of those first dates or for celebrating special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries. Just make sure you’re well prepared and get ready for having the best time in your life.