Picnic Potential went above and beyond to make my bachelorette picnic absolutely beautiful. We had some unexpected bad weather, but Alison proactively called ahead with indoor backup options and reassured me that everything would still turn out beautifully. She was right. When I saw the setup, I was honestly in disbelief at how thoughtful and curated every detail was. I did not give the team much direction beyond the color palette and the theme, "Last Toast on the Coast," but they completely brought the vision to life. The surprise hand-painted banner was such a special touch. I am so happy with how everything turned out and would absolutely use Picnic Potential again. read more

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There are simply not enough words to describe how incredible Alison from Picnic Potential was in helping us plan and execute our son's Bar Mitzvah. From the very beginning, she was an absolute dream to work with and ultimately became the person who made the entire day feel effortless, seamless, and completely magical. Alison has that rare combination of being incredibly organized, creative, calm, responsive, and genuinely invested in making your event special. She thought of details we never would have even considered, anticipated needs before we knew we had them, and somehow managed to keep everything moving perfectly behind the scenes while making the whole process feel fun and stress-free. On the day of the Bar Mitzvah, Alison and her entire team were phenomenal. She was quietly handling every detail, solving little issues before they became issues, coordinating all the moving pieces, and making sure that everything looked and felt exactly as we had envisioned. Most importantly, she allowed us to actually enjoy the incredibly important day for my son and our family. The event was beyond anything we could have hoped for. It was beautiful, personal, relaxed, fun, and so incredibly well executed. We received countless compliments from our guests, and so much of that is a direct reflection of Alison's talent, attention to detail, and dedication. Alison is the kind of person you hope to find when planning an important event or milestone. She is someone who you can trust, who genuinely cares, and who makes you feel like your event is as important to her as it is to you. She went above and beyond in every possible way, and we are so incredibly grateful that she was part of such a special chapter for our family. If you are considering working with Picnic Potential, we recommend them wholeheartedly. We will be forever grateful for everything she did to make our son's Bar Mitzvah so unforgettable. I plan to hire her to help with all important future events and birthday parties! read more

The most magical experience I could ever recommend! I booked Picnic Potential for my best friend's bachelorette weekend, and we had our setup at Kendall Jackson Winery--which was already breathtaking on its own, but Alison's picnic made it even more special. From the very start, working with Alison was a dream. She's so kind, attentive, and incredibly quick to respond, which made planning our full weekend itinerary so much easier. We chose the "pink and yellow" palette, and it couldn't have been more perfect--playful, girly, and summery, exactly what I envisioned for our theme. Alison went above and beyond in every detail. When the bride walked up to see the picnic, she was so overwhelmed with joy she actually started crying! It was the sweetest moment, and she kept saying she couldn't believe something so beautiful had been created just for her. We also added a few extras, including the boxed lunches, which were delicious and such a fun way to relax, enjoy the winery, and skip the hassle of leaving for food. Everything was thoughtfully done, and it allowed us to just be present in such a stunning setting. I honestly can't wait for another excuse to book Picnic Potential again--Alison exceeded every single expectation. Alison, you should be so proud of the incredible experience you've created. What a truly wonderful business you've built! read more

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We recently worked with Picnic Potential for a private event, and they were exceptional from start to finish. The setup was lovely - elegant, thoughtfully detailed, and perfectly in tune with the mood of the day. Every element, from the color palette to the florals and table settings, felt beautifully balanced and elevated without being overdone. You could feel the care and artistry that went into it. Our guests really enjoyed the beautiful picnic-scape. Alison and her team were wonderful to work with - responsive, creative, and professional. They handled everything seamlessly, which let us fully enjoy the moment. If you're looking for an event setup that feels both effortless and memorable, Picnic Potential is the one. read more

Picnic Potential did our twin baby shower and it far exceeded my expectations! The setup/take down process was seamless and was so nice to not worry about it. The decorations and vendors used also exceeded my expectations and Alison was available and communicative leading up to the event. Highly recommend!! read more

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Definitely recommend!!! I booked Picnic Potential for a bachelorette picnic lunch for a small group of us staying at an airbnb in Sonoma and could not be more pleased with Alison and team (including her vendors!) Communication and service was great from beginning to end and the set up was absolutely beautiful. Both the bride and myself are a little OCD, and the level of detail and thought that went into their set-up made our little OCD hearts skip a beat. The bride was beyond ecstatic with how everything came out and this definitely added a special touch to the trip. Thank you Picnic Potential for everything! **I will update with pics once we get the professional pics back. :) read more

This was the perfect picnic! Alison was easy to arrange with and made everything come together perfectly! It was a beautiful setup. I'm already figuring out what next event I can book a picnic for! read more

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I've used Picnic Potential for several private & school events. Each time has been nothing but perfection! Most recently was my daugthers Sweet 16 birthday picnic. My daughter couldn't choose from two different themes, and the owner, Alison was sweet enough to combine them both! I was able to capture my daughters reaction on video when she saw the final result...and it was priceless! Thank you Picnic Potential for making another vision come true. Not only is your taste in decor top-notch, but also your customer service. THANK YOU!! read more

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The Picnic Potential team is a bunch of ninjas! They did a beautiful job decorating a redwood grove for my birthday party, with tablescapes and flower arrangements that guests are still commenting on a week later. The efficiency with which the decorations were installed and removed was remarkable. At the end of the party, before I finished saying good bye to the last guest to leave, the ninjas were cleaning up the grove and it looked like we'd never been there. Alison was easy to deal with and was very communicative in advance of the party. Beautiful job, nice nice people. Highly recommend! read more

WOW Picnic Potential, did not disappoint!   We used Alison and her team at Picnic Potential for our 1 year old's small birthday picnic and cake smash and while I've managed and orchestrated a lot of events/weddings in the past (my own and was a wedding coordinator for ~5 weddings in the past as well as baby showeres, etc.) I had been dealing with some family stress and just needed the extra help to get this one to done and I am so thankful I did as everything turned out even better than I imagined, I cried when I first saw the set-up!  It was magical! I reached out to Alison via their packages page ( https://www.picnicpotential.com/packages) which depending on what you select has you fill out a specific form and before I knew it, Alison was off and running even helping to confirm location details!  We did hit a couple snags with our planned location - not Alison's fault at all - the location we had planned they had set up before but the original planned location was no longer available as it had some construction done and Alison was flexible as we had to spend a little more than then expected to find a backup spot which thankfully ended up even better than our original planned location!  They set up a picnic area for us as well as a separate cake smash area. It may be important to note that you need to have any separate areas within eyesight and/or have multiple people - each responsible for one area - as you need to ensure that their decor items are watched as they are your responsibility during your picnic. Pros: * They offer a pretty comprehensive picnic offering including a tablescape, table, flatware, utensils, and cups were all included (if needed).  She even had asked about other servingware. * There were many upgrade options to customize a unique setup as well as to make it more one and done, they even have food offerings!  Alison was fantastic in that she took some basic feedback and ran with it to make a very beautiful event.  She even offered to buy a different color linen to better match our planned them, just extending the cost to us. * There were so many extras they added that made it BEYOND what I could have ever hoped for, signage saying Happy Birthday, and others at no additional cost. * We paid for upgraded flowers, the addition of a cute bohemian tent, and umbrellas that added to the overall vibe. * Alison is very well experienced, we were having a photographer and she called out the concern of lighting based on our time of day and had a lot of great recommendations based on umbrellas/etc to help address that.  She brings a lot of value to this that is way beyond what I could have hoped for talking to me about a number of things that I hadn't considered as someone that is experienced, yet a little bit rusty, on social event planning. * Danielle did an amazing site setup based on our vision and inputs from Alison about our event. * Friendly team, accessible to answer questions are refine details. * You get a high value for what you pay! Cons: * There were a couple small hiccups which happens in coordination of any event, they are not even worth mentioning they are so minor. Wish: * One wish I had is that they had a food offering for younger children that considered baby led weaning and food recommendations for young children, we made our own snack board since we had a 1 year old and obviously they can't eat much of what's on standard charcuterie boards. This is an important milestone event for any family, I had a specific max dollar figure I felt comfortable spending and that's were their estimate came in at, that said for everything we got, plus the level of service I honestly am amazed they can do everything they did for the price we paid.  But I think they have struck the balance on what people really can rationalize for these types of activities and how much bang you get for the buck! I can't wait to find another excuse to use Picnic Potential again, and I would say if you are considering using them, do it - I don't think you can go wrong!  I would have loved to use this for my wedding and pre-wedding activities but alas I got married in the pre-Etsy era.  Their services would be great for anything from holiday parties, kid or adult birthday parties, corporate events, small family get togethers, large family get togethers, anything you want to have someone else take the decor load off of you that involves some sort of picnic element or not, as they are really offering a decorating service in many ways!  Love, love, love them! read more

If you're planning a party; kids, bridal, engagement, baby shower, milestone bday Ali and her team at Picnic Potential are incredible. I hosted a joint Mother's Day and 1st Birthday "Luau" themed bday party for my little girl and Ali truly made my vision come alive. Couldn't recommend them enough! read more