Vintage Summer Picnic

Because I don't just love weddings but also entertaining in general, I wanted to share this sweet summer picnic that reader Lisa sent my way! She put together a cute vintage inspired summer picnic in the park with a classic picnic menu including sandwiches, fried chicken and macaroni salad.

From Lisa: "I used plenty of little lanterns, old soda crates, fresh flowers, and my mom's vintage tablecloth to set the table."

"Jars are an excellent way to hold picnic food! They transport easily and look much prettier than tupperware. It's a simple way to add beauty to the table and still keep it functional."

"Wrapping each sandwich individually in parchment paper

gives it that extra special restaurant style touch!"

Wrapping plastic cutlery in cute patterned napkins and trying them with twine is such an inexpensive and fun way to bring some cuteness to utilitarian items.

"I used mini buckets for individual beverage icers to keep drinks super cold."

Lisa's American Summer Picnic Menu:

Homemade Cold Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Sandwiches filled with cold cuts and veggies

Egg Salad sandwiches

Macaroni salad 

Fresh Melon Ball salad with a caramelized orange juice & ginger sauce

Tapioca pudding with fresh blackberries and whipped cream

Layered Green Salad with homemade dressing

Homemade Chocolate Sheet cake with chocolate cream cheese frosting

Gourmet potato chips

Thanks so much to Lisa of Moore Minutes for sharing this adorable picnic with us today!