What to Pack for a Romantic Picnic Date

What could be more romantic than relaxing under the stars, cuddled up on a soft, warm picnic blanket, raising a glass of champagne in a toast with someone special? Whether you want to celebrate your love with a longtime partner or impress your date in a budding relationship, sharing an intimate picnic meal enhances bonding and creates happy memories. We've told you in the past how to plan your romantic picnic date with menu ideas for even the most amateur of cooks, creative locations to wow your date and featured products with style and plenty of potential for romance. Now, we'll break down exactly what you should pack to ensure that you have everything you need for a special evening.

Gear:

Picnic blanket large enough for two - Get one with a waterproof backing for extra protection if you plan on laying it down in grass. You want it to be approximately 55Gǥx55Gǥ square to fit two people comfortably.
Fully loaded picnic basket - Select a stylish, high quality picnic basket that contains real plates, glasses, utensils, cloth napkins and accessories like spill-proof salt and pepper shakers and wine bottle openers. All of the little details will show your date that you put a lot of time and effort into this romantic picnic!
Wine glass holders - Keep your wine or champagne glasses upright and spill-proof with some handy wine glass holders, which have one end that sticks in the grass while the other end cradles your glass. You can also get a matching wine bottle holder.

Other necessities:

Ice or frozen cold packs
Paper towels or moist towelettes for cleanup
Small garbage bags or plastic grocery bags for trash and to put dirty tableware in after the meal
Condiments

Romantic Extras:

Candles - Bonus points for citronella in mosquito season. Put them in glass jars to make them wind-proof and safe for use outdoors.
Music - Bring along a small stereo and some romantic tunes to help set the mood; you can also park nearby and play it from your car.
Fruit or chocolate - or combine them both with chocolate-covered strawberries
Breath mints - Won't hurt after a meal containing garlic and other potentially offensive odor-causing foods!

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