We once had an experience when our dearest friend was turning 50. One of us from the Picnic Makers team was sweating, and Google was no help. Every “top 50th birthday gift ideas” list felt like it...
Gift Ideas for Turning 50
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Picnic Makers Journal
Curated stories, guides & inspiration for unforgettable outdoor moments
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College Picnic: The Importance of Picnics for Students
Each college picnic gives students a chance to relax and connect outside the classroom. With busy schedules and constant deadlines, fresh air and simple moments matter. A picnic lets students talk,...
20 Wedding Video Songs Worth Rewatching Forever
Some wedding video songs sound like they were pulled from the same dusty playlist. We’re done with predictable strings and enough clichés to make your florist blush. But your love story? At Picnic...
Packing for a Bachelorette Party? Don’t Miss These Items
Packing for a bachelorette weekend is like prepping for a mini fashion show… inside a group chat... during a wine tasting. It’s very easy to forget the essentials. That’s where this bachelorette...
Bridal Shower and Bachelorette Party: Differences Explained
The months before a wedding tend to speed by like a playlist filled with first-dance rejects. Guest lists grow on their own. Dreamy dress fittings shift into shapewear strategy. Cake tastings,...
Sibling Gender Reveal Ideas Picnic Makers Loves!
Welcoming a new baby is exciting, but when siblings get to join in, the celebration becomes even bigger. Sibling gender reveal ideas make brothers and sisters part of the story. At Picnic Makers...
Inspiring Team Building Activities in LA to Try Now
If you're looking for inspiring team-building activities in LA, welcome to your ideal starting point! Los Angeles has a lot of opportunities to strengthen teamwork and craft lasting memories with...
Wedding Party Roles Explained: From MOH to Officiant
It’s all champagne and cake tastings… until you realize no one knows what they’re supposed to do. That’s right! Wedding party roles sound official, but they’re often misunderstood or missed...
7 Best Theme Parks in Los Angeles
Experience the best theme parks in Los Angeles with Picnic Makers, where thrilling rides meet the glamour of the city. Locals chasing excitement and visitors seeking California’s top attractions...
Top Picks for Picnic & Party Essentials
We review only the products we use or would use in our own luxury setups
Plastic Champagne Flutes: 5 Top Picks
Many party flutes turn a toast into a party foul instead of a celebration. There is no reason for your bubbles to fade away in flimsy cups. 🥳 The best plastic champagne flutes today bring elegance...
Our Best Beach Towels: Expert-Reviewed
Ever brought a towel to the beach that turned into a sand sponge, shed more than your golden retriever, or felt like a loofah in disguise? Yeah! We’ve been there. If you’re tired of beach towels...
Top-Rated Backpack Coolers Reviewed
Forget showroom specs and technical charts. We're doing something way more useful. This review hands things over to the real reviews from customers. They are actual users who hauled their backpack...
Top Beach Umbrellas
Welcome to Picnic Makers’ review of the best beach umbrellas and some great alternatives for a beach day or outdoor picnic. From our event planning experience, we know how important it is to protect...
Our Favorite Floor Cushions for Stylish Sitting
You know the feeling! A beautiful picnic setup, sun shining, everything picture-perfect, until guests start shifting uncomfortably on stiff blankets or sagging seat pads. It's the detail most hosts...
8 Best Bubble Machines: Our Most Unique Review
We are the Picnic Makers, a leading Los Angeles event planning company! We use bubbly machines for many events, including kids' birthday picnics, sleepover parties, and movie nights. Over the years,...
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