Key Takeaways Create a natural setting with an outdoor venue, a circular wedding arch adorned with dried florals, and an aisle lined with layered vintage rugs. Achieve an effortless bridal look with...
20 Inspired Ideas for a Boho Wedding
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Picnic Makers Journal
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10 Going Away Party Ideas
Key Highlights What it is: A going-away party honors a friend, celebrates their next chapter, and creates a sense of closure before they move. Personalize the party: The best send-offs match your...
Expert-Approved Team Building Activities for Small Groups
Head’s up, employees! We’ve all been to a team building where we are supposed to be connecting, but everyone’s just counting the minutes until they can go home. It’s a scene that plays out in...
Essential Picnic Supplies: A Pro’s Guide
There’s a world of difference between simply eating on a blanket and creating a true picnic experience. One is a meal. The other is a memory. As lead designers for Picnic Makers, we’ve learned that...
23 Creative Bridal Shower Game Ideas
Bridal showers are a chance to celebrate love and new beginnings. The right bridal shower games turn these gatherings into truly memorable experiences. If you're planning the shower or the bridal...
30 Corporate Party Ideas Loved by Top Brands
Did you know hosting fun corporate events with unusual themes and lively entertainment significantly boosts team collaboration and morale? Infusing a vibrant and upbeat work attitude in the company...
5 Perfect Picnic Salads for Your Milestone Moments
We were scrolling through photos from a recent picnic proposal we set up. The couple was beaming, but our eyes kept landing on the food. Specifically, the salad. That’s when it clicked for us. At...
Timeless Bible Verses About Marriage
As planners here at Picnic Makers, we get to be quiet observers of incredible love stories. We see the whole universe of a relationship unfolding on one of our picnic blankets. A few weeks ago, we...
Office Thanksgiving Party Ideas
Let me guess. You probably had that email always land right when you’re busiest. The subject line might be: “Thanksgiving Lunch?” Suddenly, you’re in charge of the office party. Before you start...
Top Picks for Picnic & Party Essentials
We review only the products we use or would use in our own luxury setups
6 Outdoor Lanterns Chosen By Event Pros
One time, our team was setting up a wedding reception in a beautiful garden. Everything was perfect, but as the sun set, I saw that familiar flicker of panic in the bride’s eyes. Her perfect day was...
Best Water Jug Dispensers
Warm water, leaky spigots, and plastic aftertaste ruin a good spread. You deserve ice-cold sips without drips. In this guide to the best water jug dispensers, we cut through the hype and highlight...
Top Cornhole Game Sets with Real Scores
Have you ever tossed a cornhole bag only to have it slide right off the back of the board, while the next one stops dead in its tracks? We have, and we know how frustrating it is to wonder, "Is the...
Beach Bags with Zipper: Trendy, Durable Choices
Beach days shouldn’t resemble a yard sale in the sand. A tote that flops or gaps, or gulps water, needs an upgrade. The right carryall keeps everything in line. Here are the best beach bags with a...
Best Picnic Backpacks: Tested Picks
Picnics should be simple, but they often are not. Drinks turn warm, food leaks, plates and glasses rattle and break, baskets feel heavy and awkward, blankets let moisture through, and there is...
Best Beach Tents: Expert Picks
The beach sounds like the perfect place to relax, but too often it turns into a struggle. The sun gets too hot, and finding shade is sometimes hard or impossible. What should be a calm day starts...
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