Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Wedding Ceremony & Reception Wedding Décor & Details Picnic-Inspired Wedding Ideas By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 20, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Pre-Wedding Picnic A Bryan Photo On the morning of this couple's wedding day, the groom packed a picnic breakfast and met his sweetheart by the Potomac River for a morning rendezvous. Since the event wasn't until that evening, the couple decided to make the most of their time together. See More of this Real Wedding 01 of 13 An Airy Gown A tea-length berry-speckled silk organza dress by Luca Luca, net veil by Suzanne Couture Millinery, and vintage cotton glove add retro flair to a picnic theme. 02 of 13 Cheery Blooms A posy of ranunculus and geranium leaves fits the customary red-and-white color scheme. 03 of 13 Playful Presentation Mix ornate flourishes with whimsical picnic motifs to create sunny stationery. Send save-the-dates inside paper lunch bags decorated with rubber stamps and sealed with a casual fold. And what's a picnic without ants? Guests won't mind these marching across their invite, which is bordered with stripes reminiscent of a picnic blanket. 04 of 13 Pink and Poppy Cake Johnny Miller Pink and poppy can be used throughout a picnic wedding or at your shower. Bright sugar poppies are planted atop a cake iced in blush-colored buttercream by Sylvia Weinstock. The linen runner, napkins, and grosgrain ribbon play up the scheme. Stand, Frances Palmer Pottery. 05 of 13 Fresh and Simple Fare Serve classic picnic staples, dialed up a notch. Package everything separately, in glass, glassine, or paper, so it will stay fresh for several hours; this also lets guests eat neatly out of hand. Choose a crusty bread for the sandwiches that won't get soggy, and use leakproof canning jars for a tomato and mozzarella salad. Tie disposable bamboo utensils for your hungry guests to a linen napkin with ribbon. 06 of 13 Meal for One Hand out personalized meals to your guests in cardboard boxes with the menu, run through a the sticker machine, posted on the sides. 07 of 13 Backyard Buffet A simple dessert buffet is a festive end to an alfresco meal. Make the star your wedding cake, and ask family and friends to pitch in a few baked goods to round out the display. Fabric draped over tree branches will keep the sun away. 08 of 13 Ikat and French Silk Ribbon Cake The spirit of a century-old French silk ribbon can be felt in every bite of this darling cake. On top rests a dramatic bow of molded gum paste (so realistic, you'll be tempted to untie it). An edible luster dust was mixed with lemon extract and then painted onto the fondant in a rose pattern that evokes the blurry quality of an ikat weave. 09 of 13 Grapefruit-and-Mint Mojito Don't stray from the fresh and simple scheme with it comes to cocktails at your picnic party. This drink fits right in with the color palette. 10 of 13 DIY Dessert Invite guests to build their own berry shortcakes at the buffet; Store bowls of berries and whipped cream in coolers under the table until serving time. 11 of 13 Sunny Centerpieces Adorn picnic tables (white ones can be rented) with cheerful and humble centerpieces of ranunculus in moss-filled terra-cotta pots, and cut cotton fabric for table runners. 12 of 13 Grass Seating Have lawn games on hand, as well as several coolers full of ice-cold sodas. Lawn chairs and blankets offer extra seating. 13 of 13 Sweet Send-Offs Miniature raspberry-blackberry tarts, packed in pie boxes and sealed with long stickers, are perfect for guests to tote home as favors. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit