This post is for those who are looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day idea for at home! If you want to spend the day/night in but want it to still be a special day, then look no further! I’ve added some critical steps to making the perfect Valentine’s Day picnic:
Prep the Space
To first step to create a Valentine’s Day picnic is to find a location in your house that has enough room for food + whomever will be joining you. If it is a date night with your significant other, for example, you don’t need as much room as you would for a Galentine’s group of 5. So pick a space that can fit everyone comfortably.
Feel free to leave the space empty or decorate with some flowers as I did with the accent flower wall! This was such an easy DIY project + if you are interested in seeing how I created the flower wall, you can watch this link here. To put it simply, buy flowers from a local store (I chose a wholesale store so I could pick out individual flowers instead of bouquets). Cut the flower stems to a length of your preference + use some sort of project tape. The one I used can be purchased for $1.50 here.
Set Up the Basics
Every picnic has to have a blanket (orrrr a few)! Grab some of your favorite blankets + lay them out in different directions to give that mismatched feel. Tip: The bigger the blankets, the fewer you need to use. Find a low table or a basket + place it upside down in the middle of the blankets. I personally chose two wooden palette boxes that I use to hold workout equipment because they were the perfect height! Place a smaller blanket or table cloth/runner over the low table or basket to create a clean canvas to decorate. If you will be eating + drinking, now is the time to get fancy! So set out a nice set of plates + cocktail or wine glasses! Since my setup was for a date night, I chose wine glasses but champagne glasses would be perfect if you set up a mimosa station!
Food + Beverages
The food + beverage choices can fit whatever theme you choose. For example, if you choose to have a brunch for Galentine’s, you could opt for a Mimosa Station with different juice choices + a mix of breakfast foods. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, you have a wide range of choices! If you choose to do lunch, pick something lighter on the stomach such a mini sandwiches with a fruit + veggie platter. I chose to do a dinner set up so appetizers are a must + who doesn’t love a charcuterie board?! *This was actually my first every charcuterie board + I was really surprised at how it turned out! We followed it up with pizza (very romantic, right?) + had wine with our meal. Use this area to showcase your strengths with cooking or turn to Pinterest to create a food board that is drool-worthy.
It’s All About the Details
Once you have set up the basic layout + you have decided on the food + beverages to serve, it is time to move onto the details! This is my favorite part of the set up because I am very detail oriented but it doesn’t require a lot of work. For my picnic, I wanted a romantic dinner, so I set up floating candles + tea light candles around our low table. *Tip: adding a few flowers or greenery can transform a small space by bringing color + texture! If you are hosting a boho event, you could look into adding a rug with a unique print, a larger plant, throw in a peacock chair, or add some market lighting.
A picnic is the perfect at home solution for anyone looking to have fun without going out. Let me know what you think about the picnic below (:
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36 COMMENTS
Melissa Jones
3 years agoSuch a cute idea!
Darby Nicole
3 years ago AUTHORit doesn’t have to be pretty! Use what you have + make the best of it(:
Barbara
3 years agoAwe! So cute and special! Way to celebrate in style!
Sabrina DeWalt
3 years agoWhat a great idea for a low-key romantic Valentine’s Day.
MissKorang
3 years agoThis is it for me and hubby! Cant say it’ll be this pretty but I’ll try my best.
Marianne
3 years agoVery cute idea! There are so many creative ways to celebrate special days, even if you can’t safely leave home right now! Thaks for sharing!
Maria Gustafsson
3 years agoLove the flower wall!
Lisa, Casey, Barrett Dog
3 years agoThis idea is amazing! That flower wall is gorgeous!
Darby Nicole
3 years ago AUTHORThe charcuterie board was a big hit with my husband! It definitely took longer than anticipated but it was worth it!
Darby Nicole
3 years ago AUTHORabsolutely! you can make it whatever theme you want!
Darby Nicole
3 years ago AUTHORthank you so much!!
Kendra
3 years agoI love everything about this! What a great romantic idea to have an indoor Valentine’s Day picnic. I love the idea of wine and a food board! Thanks for sharing!
Emily
3 years agoThat just looks so amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Kristen W Allred
3 years agoThis is so romantic and creative. Great post!
Emi Sorensen
3 years agoBeautiful set up! I love this idea for anytime of the year.
Angela
3 years agoHonestly going out never lives up to the hype (or price tag). At home Valentines has always been our way to go. Love this and so pretty and sweet.
Darby Nicole
3 years ago AUTHORI agree! Although fake flowers cost a bit more, it is worth it to leave it up all the time!
Elaina Mogren
3 years agoThis is such a cute idea! I think I’d leave the flowers up all the time, so pretty.
Darby Nicole
3 years ago AUTHORThanks so much! I really enjoyed putting this together and the thing is, most people have a majority of the items in their house already! All you have to do is buy the food!
Darby Nicole
3 years ago AUTHORThank you! (: It can definitely be done for any occasion!
Dawn Troxell
3 years agoI LOVE this idea!! And all of your carefully planned details made it extra special. I see an indoor picnic in my near future.
Alexis Farmer
3 years agoI don’t normally do much for V Day but this is super cute!
Darby Nicole
3 years ago AUTHORYou said it exactly! It will be chilly here for us too! Thanks so much for reading (:
Darby Nicole
3 years ago AUTHORAren’t they the best?! It is so much fun to set something up and create a new space!
Darby Nicole
3 years ago AUTHORIt would be perfect for any of those occasions!!
Darby Nicole
3 years ago AUTHORYes! Thanks so much! My hope is that anyone can recreate this!!
Darby Nicole
3 years ago AUTHORThank you! It was definitely a hit with my husband!
Darby Nicole
3 years ago AUTHORHi Sandra! Thanks too much for your kind words about the flower wall! I had the wall up for approximately 1 week and I made sure to be careful when peeling the tape so I did not have any problems but I would not recommend using this tape for long term use for example with fake flowers if you planned on keeping the wall like this for months!
Darby Nicole
3 years ago AUTHORThank you so much! It was such a fun way to add pops of color in a rental!
Laura
3 years agoGreat ideas as so many are trying to find things to do while staying at home. It’s going to be bitterly cold here this weekend too- so even more reason to not go out.
Whitney Woodley
3 years agoOh my goodness! I freaking love picnics. Thanks for sharing your tips. I love it!🌸
Holly
3 years agoLooks like an amazing Valentine’s day.. but I would do this for a birthday or anniversary too.. thank you for sharing your great ideas!
Morayma
3 years agoI love this!! So pretty and romantic and completely realistic and do-able at the same time!
Heather Jandrue
3 years agoThis looks wonderful! I love the idea of a picnic.
Sandra Whitmore
3 years agoWhat a great idea! I was especially intrigued by your flower wall and watched the video. The question I have is: does the tape peel the paint off the wall when you remove it?
Faye
3 years agoI loved the flower wall! I think you could totally do that at any time! I want to give it a shot! Thank you for all the info you shared – it is a lovely idea!