Plan a luxurious pop-up picnic in Huntsville this spring

Spring—or at least spring weather—seems to be in full swing. That means we have plenty of perfect, cloudless days ahead during that magical window of time when the mosquitos are happily absent, the humidity is at a minimum, and the great outdoors are as great as they get.

When the weather is nice, one of Alabamians’ favorite activities is al fresco dining. Alabama spring means restaurant patios are packed, breweries with outdoor spaces are filled to the brim, and backyard cookouts are an all day, everyday affair.

But when it comes to al fresco dining, nothing beats a classic picnic. A wicker picnic basket, checkered blanket, and some delicious eats are all you need, but if you’re looking to take your picnic game to the next level, we recommend exploring the world of luxury pop-up picnics.

These concierge-style businesses customize and set up luxury experiences complete with the essentials like wine, cheese, sweet treats, as well as non-essentials like decorative throw pillows, festive floral arrangements, and even full table settings.

Here’s two local businesses ready to make your picnic dreams come true.

The Picnic Pairing Co. (Huntsville)

The Picnic Pairing Co. strives to make every moment count with luxury picnic packages that are ideal for everything from an anniversary or special date night to a girls’ get together or even a fun family activity.

Each picnic setup includes themed accessories, seating options, and décor to make your experience both comfortable and chic. You can purchase add-ons like a locally curated charcuterie board, chocolate-covered strawberries, floral arrangements, and a balloon garland for an additional fee. Packages start at $100 for the Classic and go up to $650 for the Marry Me Engagement package.

Pretty Little Picnics (Huntsville and Madison)

Owner Makeda Collins started Pretty Little Picnics in 2021 as a way to help people safely gather during the height of the pandemic. The company serves the Huntsville and Madison areas with pop-up picnic services, as well as indoor planning and decorating and larger outdoor events.

A picnic for two starts at $200 and includes a two-hour rental of picnic tables, rugs, pillows, silk flowers, candles, placemats, and tableware. A custom cake, place cards, balloon garland, and more can be added for an additional price.

For something a little more out-of-the-box, the Bridgerton Tea Picnic is the ideal way to make all your regency romance dreams come true.

(Courtesy of SoulGrown)