Ideas for an unforgettable beach picnic

So today I want to give you some keys for you to organize a perfect beach picnic with all kinds of details to enjoy a beautiful summer afternoon or night. On the one hand, tips for a beautiful and surprising decoration and, on the other hand, more 'logistical' tips so that we get the menu right and don't forget the basics.

How to prepare a beautiful and stylish picnic?

Don't fall into the easy stuff, tupperware and lunch box, melon with ham cut with a razor and the sweatshirt as a mat... We are looking to organize a special, pleasant and unforgettable evening, so take a look at these decorative tips to leave your companions speechless:

Color and pattern matching

Choose fresh and summery fabrics such as linen and also resistant to the outdoors, use mats, blankets of fresh fabrics such as linen, light tones and colorful prints and designs. Don't abuse the paintings, they are more typical of winter and mountains.

Do not hesitate to combine the textile pieces with your picnic bags and baskets, you will create a motif around which to work the rest of the decorative details. Mix different prints and shades fearlessly to create a more vital space, but always combine a more intense tone with a neutral or soft one.

Choose a theme

You can choose a theme to inspire you to decorate your picnic, for example opt for a basic with which you never fail, the Ibizan style, with white, vaporous fabrics, decorative elements in blue tones, torches... You don't need much else to achieve a totally island atmosphere.

Another original idea is to prepare a hippy-inspired picnic, in this sense, if you can afford it, do not hesitate to rent a happy caravan around which to set up the celebration. Open the main tailgate and trunk so that it can be used as a seating area, and the tailgate will serve as an umbrella. Place some poles and attach a tarpaulin from the caravan to them to create an area more sheltered from the sun and breeze, spread towels on the floor, place wooden drawers or pallets to use as tables...

Pennants for a festive and celebratory atmosphere

If you are in an area with palm trees, take advantage of them to place pennants and pompoms, so you will achieve a festive and cheerful atmosphere at your picnic. If not, you can also improvise some poles with wooden sticks where you can place garlands, pennants... Or place a torch to obtain a more intimate atmosphere.

It incorporates rustic and Ibiza-inspired elements

Two styles that go together perfectly. Cushions and blankets in light tones, wicker baskets to transport and expose food, wooden drawers to use as shelves and tables to put glasses and bottles, vintage tin buckets as bottle racks and fruit bowls.

Shades and rest areas

Two essential elements for our comfort, even if the picnic is in the late afternoon, we will still have hours of sunshine, in addition to a low sun that can be very annoying, we can also make a tent with white sheets attached to wooden poles. On the other hand, a party or celebration of this style invites us to move, talk to each other... But we also want to take a seat, relax and be able to have a snack and toast quietly, so hammocks, wooden drawers with cushions, poufs in summer fabrics such as linen, are very suitable alternatives to create rest areas.

Originality - Packaging Meals

Look for the difference, don't stay only in the conventional, prepare packs with the individual picnic of each person, where they find everything they need, cutlery, drink, food and napkin. For example, a recycled paper box with some vegetable rolls inside, some sandwiches wrapped with recycled paper and decorative cords... Use glass bottles with colored straws to serve drinks, wooden or plastic cutlery with different designs...

Surprise with a special dessert, muffins presented in funny design paper molds, fruit cups... And champagne to toast.

Music

Why not? The sea breeze is very pleasant to listen to but a little music that is not very loud helps to start a conversation, relax and cheer up, choose a chill out playlist, look for the most played sessions in ibiza and you will be right, nowadays it is very easy to carry an ipod, tablet... Or any device where you can play the music.

Secondly, I share some tips, as a list of 'basics' so that everything goes well:

Safe, well-preserved, simple and tasty food

Avoid foods that can spoil easily, even if you carry a portable cooler it is very hot and it is best to avoid mayonnaise or products that need to be always refrigerated, sushi is very cool and everyone likes it but it has raw fish and we can risk it spoiling and causing an infection. Don't opt for elaborate dishes and preparations either, we are not going to surprise to win a Michelin star, the simpler the better.

There are very healthy, fresh and tasty alternatives. Also keep in mind that it has to be easy to eat, either by hand or easy to poke with a fork, so that it is not a nuisance... For example: empanadas, vegetable quiches, sandwiches, omelette, chopped fruits, chicken salads, prawns or tofu... You can opt for crudités, with celery, cucumber and carrot cut into sticks, a fun way to eat vegetables, accompanied by hummus for example. Bring thermoses and coolers, you will have to keep things cold and things hot, so both are necessary.

Hydration

There is nothing worse than being thirsty in this heat, don't forget to bring bottled water, opt for juices and soft drinks for the little ones and for a wine if you want to toast with someone special, but still always go loaded with water, everyone will appreciate it, you first. Don't forget plastic cups and cups, there is a variety of amazing picnic designs on the market.

Don't forget!

How many times have you left the corkscrew, a knife, a spoon to serve...? Make a list of all those essential utensils, such as napkins, so you don't end up with tissues...

Menage

It is essential to have plates, glasses and cutlery to spare. When we're outside we stain more than usual, so don't skimp on quantity.

Comfort and hygiene

The idea of spending a day outdoors is very romantic and fun but the idea of eating and being full of sand or meeting bugs from nature is not so much... So take blankets, towels, folding chairs, mats to place on the floor, mats... It is not excessive, the deployment of means that is made in a picnic is abysmal, so carry everything you think will help your comfort.

Take care of the environment

Of course, pick up the rubbish and don't leave anything lying around, respect the environment and respect the rest of the people who are there or who are going to go, no one likes to find waste on the beach or in the countryside.

And to finish I leave you with this illustration as a summary of the post, with which you will remember everything you need when organizing your beach picnic.

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