A tradition that feels as timeless as spring itself, picnics are one of the season’s sweetest pleasures. Surrounded by loved ones in the warm embrace of the year’s first sunshine.
The Laings Journal
Laings Guide to the Perfect Spring Picnic
Inspired by the romance of the season, we at Laings wish to share with you a guide to hosting the perfect picnic. From location suggestions to our favourite food and drink, Laings have curated thoughtful tips and ideas to elevate your day out.
CURATED CRUDITES & NIBBLES
Essential for any picnic, the spread of snacks and nibbles you bring should be a harmonious balance of sweet and savoury. We recommend selecting food that travels well and will withstand the day. Whilst leafy greens like salad may wilt under the sun, crudites make for a fresh and balanced snack. A cool pack is always a useful addition to any picnic basket and allows you freedom to bring with you items like cheese and cream-based cakes that are best enjoyed chilled.
Consider elevating your spread with wooden serving platters and fabric napkins. Adding an elegant air to your selection.
Image caption: Picnic
CELEBRATE WITH LANSON
Perfectly chilled and crisp to taste, Lanson champagne is a Laings favourite drink for all occasions. Its fine bubbles and vibrant citrus notes make it a delightful pairing for any picnic spread, effortlessly complementing fresh fruits, artisanal cheeses, and light canapés. The taste of this delightful champagne refreshes the palate with every sip. For non-alcoholic beverages we recommend a chilled iced tea or pink lemonade.
Image caption: Celebrate With Lanson
FIND THE PERFECT SPOT
Whether it’s your favourite park, a peaceful spot by the water, or a hilltop with sweeping views, there are endless possibilities for where to host your picnic. Choose a location that allows you to bask in the sunshine, while still offering the option of shade when you need it. For romantic picnics, choose a spot that holds a lot of meaning, perhaps where you once had a memorable date or somewhere that reminds you of your love story. The ideal spot may even be in your own garden, close to home and the heart.
Image caption: Picnic at the lake
ENJOY ACTIVITIES
Make the most of your day by bringing along an activity to enjoy. Lawn games will always build excitement in the group and spur on a fun atmosphere to the day. A pack of cards is a relaxed option, easy to enjoy whilst grazing at your selection of snacks. One of our most favourite picnic activities is to read a book, with the noise of the great outdoors as a soundtrack, the picnic blanket is the ideal place to curl up and dive into a story.
Image caption: Reading at a picnic
STYLING SPRING GEMSTONES
Dressing for your ideal picnic should include the very best of spring gemstones. Pieces like aquamarine shimmer beautifully under blue skies, while diamonds catch the sunlight with effortless brilliance. Pair these with soft pastels or floral prints for a look that’s as radiant and refreshing as the season itself.
Image caption: Aquamarine and Diamond Jewellery
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