Picnic Supplies & Decorations

Have plenty of supplies and decorations on hand to enjoy your picnic.

Enjoying a picnic in the park or your own backyard requires supplies for food and decorations to set the mood. Ensure that you have the supplies and decorations you need for a successful picnic.

Function

Some picnic supplies help you serve your food and drinks to guests. Pack others to clean up any potential messes. Decorations help set the mood for your picnic, illustrate a theme or add a touch of festivity to your event.

Types

Picnic supplies include disposable plates, silverware, cups, napkins and trash bags. Optional supplies include serving platters to display your food and containers to take home leftovers. Decorate your picnic with a colorful blanket to lay on the ground, floral centerpieces for your picnic table, or citronella candles to add some natural light and keep the bugs away.

Expert Insight

Martha Stewart suggests a picnic supply that is both functional and decorative. Drink umbrellas made of different patterned origami paper add a decorative touch to your picnic guests' drinks.

References

• Martha Stewart: Festive Drink Umbrella