Tips on Packing a Romantic Valentine's Day Picnic

Valentine's Day is a day full of romance. If you are looking for a fun and romantic way to spend Valentine's Day with your sweetheart, why not try a Valentine's Day picnic? Here are some ideas on how to create a romantic Valentine's Day picnic for two.

What to pack for a Valentine's Day picnic?

There are many romantic ideas for packing a Valentine's Day picnic. Linens in shades of pink and red go well with the Valentine's Day theme. Paper plates with a heart design and plastic pink or red silverware will further help to set the mood for love on Valentine's Day. You can top the contents of your picnic basket with rose petals for a nice romantic touch. Whether your will have your Valentine's Day picnic outdoors or in, pack a vinyl tablecloth that fits in with the Valentine's Day theme. The vinyl tablecloth can be used both as ground cover and table cover for your Valentine's Day picnic.

Which foods should I choose for my Valentine's Day picnic?

When deciding on which foods to choose for your romantic Valentine's Day picnic, deciding on a theme can help to narrow down your choices. Here are some themes to get you started.

Crusty Bread and a Bottle of Wine:

A loaf of crusty bread and a bottle of wine can be just what you need for a romantic Valentine's Day picnic. If you and your sweetheart don't enjoy wine then you could include champagne or beer instead. To make it even more romantic, pick out a beverage you and your loved one enjoyed on a first date for your romantic Valentine's Day picnic.

Finger Foods:

For a truly romantic Valentine's Day picnic experience you and your special someone can enjoy eating finger foods. What's so romantic about finger foods? You can feed each other using your fingers, how romantic is that? Foods that make great make choices for this type of Valentine's Day picnic include chocolate dip and strawberries, grapes, cherries, and other small foods you typically eat with your fingers.

Dessert and Champagne:

You can keep your Valentine's Day picnic both light and sweet by serving up some dessert. Chocolate is well known for being an aphrodisiac and makes a great addition to your Valentine's Day picnic basket. There are endless choices for chocolaty foods you can include in your basket such as heart shaped box full of chocolate candy, heart shaped chocolate lollipops, chocolate brownies, or even chocolate cake. To wash down all of your delicious chocolate treats pack some champagne for your picnic as well.

Where should we have our Valentine's Day picnic?

If the weather outdoors is too frigid then you may want to have your Valentine's Day picnic indoors. Of course a picnic in cool temperatures can ensure lots of cuddle time on your Valentine's Day picnic, just be sure to pack warm foods and beverages. If the weather permits, you can have your picnic at a local scenic park, on the beach, or even your backyard. Having your picnic in your backyard allows for you to decorate for your Valentine's Day picnic. Setting out candles, sprinkling a rose petal walkway, and setting a table with beautiful romantic linens can help set the mood for our Valentine's Day picnic in your backyard. If you want to surprise your special someone with your Valentine's Day picnic you can pop in on them at their workplace just as their lunch break is about to start. You and your loved one can enjoy your romantic Valentine's Day picnic in the empty office once everyone has gone to lunch. Another idea would be to set up your Valentine's Day picnic on your dinner table in your home.

When planning a romantic Valentine's Day picnic for your loved one these ideas can help get you started. Planning a romantic picnic is a lot of fun and can help bring back the romance on Valentine's Day for you and your sweetheart.