A Perfect Picnic for Backyard Bliss
Get some help to create a romantic ambiance at home
By DAVID STONE | Photos courtesy of Amber Christie Photography
Nemy Arzola has redefined the romantic picnic.
The Picnic Pearl, a Temple-based business with a focus on fabulous, has been planning special celebrations for couples, families and small gatherings for two years, and Nemy says a customized picnic can set the table for a perfect date night.
“We can make the occasion very romantic,” she said. “We had a picnic for a proposal where we made a trail out of rose petals that led to a rose-rimmed heart. We set up a projector and screen, and showed slides of the couple, and we had their special song playing.”
“She thought they were celebrating her birthday, but he led her to the middle of the rose-petal heart and proposed,” Nemy said. “It was very romantic.”
Nemy, assisted by her husband David Llanas, offers three picnic packages, and each package can be customized to fit the client’s needs.
“We offer a standard package, which is designed for couples,” she said. “It comes with a traditional tee-pee tent and is decorated for the season.”
“We offer a red set-up that includes red roses and red heart-shaped balloons,” she said. “And we can add features such as games, surrounding lights and music.”
This popular date-night picnic comes with a picnic basket of goodies, including butter croissants, grapes and brie cheese.
“We also have a whimsical package for up to six friends and family members,” Nemy added. “We can set-up however the client wants, but we’ve done painting and pastries, coffee and cards, and Bible study and biscotti. We partner with another local company who makes delicious chocolate dipped strawberries.”
The Picnic Pearl’s movie night package has also been a hit for groups. It includes a movie screen, movie and projector, plus popcorn and the client’s choice of tea, lemonade or pink lemonade.
A bar cart also is available for all three packages, she said.
The picnics can be set up wherever at a location of the client’s choosing.
“I encourage people to picnic in a public park, but most want to have it set up at their home,” she said. “We’ve done front yards, back yards, and we’ve even had indoor picnics for kids. It doesn’t matter, my goal is the same: I want to make it a fun, memorable day.”
“We recently threw a picnic party for a one-year-old. They had a custom theme — One Cool Dude. We had balloons, themed plates and pillows, and this one was inside.”
