Southern Picnics

08/30/2024

Do you have a favorite Raleigh influencer or blogger that think would like to partner with us? 👀 Please tag them below! 💚

We are looking for some local Raleigh influencers to act as picnic models in an upcoming photoshoot with us & would love your help in finding them!

We’ll be setting up multiple picnic settings on 9/13 & are looking for picnic models. Our friends at will be taking various photos and videos that you can use for content! You’ll be given copies of all photos & videos and will be tagged on social media by everyone that uses them as well.

If you’re interested in partnering with Southern Picnics, please send us an email ([email protected]) or a DM with your handle. We looking forward to chatting with you! 💚

07/12/2024

That newly engaged bliss 💍💚 🥹

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04/22/2024

An ode to Raleigh on this Earth day. Swipe through to be reminded of how lucky we are to live in Raleigh, North Carolina 💚 🌎🌳

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03/07/2024

WE ARE HIRING! 💚

We’re growing & are looking to hire 1 to 2 more Assistant Event Planners.

As an Assistant Event Planner you will create unique picnic experiences for our clients. You will oversee the conceptual design & implementation of picnics, the guest experience, and ensure our clients receive the highest quality picnic experience.

🕐 Part-time
💚 $15 to $20/hour + tips
🧺 2 picnics every other week (looking for weekday & weekend availability)
📍Based in Raleigh, North Carolina

Visit the link in our bio for more information. Apply by sending your resume to [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you!

02/24/2024

Complimentary picnic photoshoot with Southern Picnics! 📸💚🌼

We want to thank the Raleigh community for all their support again this year with our annual free picnic photoshoot!

🗓 Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 1 PM - 3 PM
📍Dorothea Dix Park in the Flowers Field. Set your GPS to the “Flower Cottage at Dix Park” & it’ll take you there!
📸 Come take your own photos in our picnic setup with the gorgeous daffodils & city skyline in the background. Bring friends, loved ones, even professional photographers if you’d like! Our picnic setup is open for all! A staff member will be available to take any photos on your camera or cell phones.
💚 Please tag in all photos AND captions to help us spread the word about our business.
🌼 Visit the link in our bio for all the details.
🎟 This event is FREE & open to the public

02/14/2024

Happy Valentine’s Day ♥️

02/13/2024

Here’s to the ladies who lift us up, make us laugh, & support us through it all! Happy Galentine’s Day! 💕🌸🌷🎀💘🌸💕

02/11/2024

Complimentary picnic photoshoot with Southern Picnics! 📸💚

We want to thank the Raleigh community for all their support again this year with our annual free picnic photoshoot! 🌼

The daffodils are just starting to show some blooms when we checked today (February 11, 2024) so we’re holding off on announcing a date until we’re closer to full bloom. Make sure to follow us so you catch the announcement!

We can’t wait to see y’all soon! 💚

02/07/2024

Special Galentine petite arrangements for $35! 💕👯‍♀️💘🌸

Galentine’s Day is all about celebrating the gals in your life! Treat your closest girlfriends with a beautiful floral arrangement. Our Galentine arrangements include 10 stems & are only $35.

Learn more & order with the link in our bio.

Flowers by local floral designer

02/02/2024

Life’s a picnic with you ❤️

01/27/2024

Table for two! 🌹❤️

01/09/2024

Channeling sunshine & brighter days on this rainy evening! Hope everyone is staying safe & well through these storms 💚

01/07/2024

This holiday season was filled with proposals! ❤️💍 We are so grateful to have been a part of so many proposals this winter season. Cheers to all of these beautiful couples who enter 2024 as fiancés! 💚

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01/07/2024

We are so honored to be named “Event Planner of the Year” by for the third year in a row! Thank you to everyone who voted for us & have supported us this year 💚 And congratulations to all the nominees. We were proud to be ranked alongside so many wonderful businesses in Raleigh.

11/12/2023

We’re honored to be a finalist for WRAL’s Event Planner of the Year & are hoping you’ll consider voting for us 💚

Vote with the link in our bio. We’re under the “Event Planner” category.

We’ve been truly honored to recieve this award in 2021 & 2022 and are hoping to take the title again in 2023!

Thank you for your kind consideration 💚

10/02/2023

Get your Christmas cards ready with photos from our Fall Miniz!

📸 Photographers:
🗓️ Date: Sunday, October 8, 2023
💲Cost: $200
⏰15-minute session
📷10 high-resolution digital files with print release

⭐️Exclusive access to Southern Picnics’ Fall picnic set-up which includes seasonal and antique decor as well as multiple floral arrangements.

Click the link in our bio to learn more & book.

09/05/2023

Pour one out for another summer well spent! Hope y’all had a wonderful summer & cheers to a spectacular fall!

08/25/2023

FALL MINIS NOW OPEN!

📸 Photographers:
🗓️ Date: Sunday, October 8, 2023
💲Cost: $200
⏰15-minute session
📷10 high-resolution digital files with print release

⭐️Exclusive access to Southern Picnics’ Fall picnic set-up which includes seasonal and antique decor as well as multiple floral arrangements.

Click the link in our bio to learn more & book.

08/02/2023

🚨Free picnic photo opp & jazz concert this Thursday, August 3!

We’re partnering with to offer a free picnic photo opp at this week’s jazz concert. Stop by, enjoy some live jazz music & take a photo in our picnic setup!

📍Location: Moore Square in downtown Raleigh.
⏱️ Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
🎷 Music by Shrub(b) .band

07/19/2023

We are looking for a photographer who would be interested in offering a complimentary proposal photoshoot to a young couple we’re working with!

🗓 Date: Saturday, July 29
📍 Location: Raleigh Rose Garden
🕐 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
📷 8-10 edited images

This would be a complimentary photoshoot for the couple. In exchange, we would be pleased to promote the photographer via our social media and website.

Please feel free to ask any questions! Thank you for your consideration!

07/07/2023

Grab the girls & treat yourselves to a picnic brunch!

06/29/2023

We are always appreciative & grateful when we recieve a 5-star review. We take pride in making sure your picnic is a flawless and memorable experience. From the moment you are greeted, we want your experience to be extraordinary!

06/21/2023

Proposal season is here! We’re here to help you create a moment that they’ll remember forever 💚

We’ll handle all the details - the picnic, the location, photography, and food - so you can’t focus on being in the moment.

Visit the link in your bio to book your proposal picnic 💚

06/14/2023

Cheers to picnic weather! 🥂🍾

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06/06/2023

Please share! 🚨 There is a code red air quality alert for Wake County through Wednesday, potentially through Friday. The alert is caused from smoke from wildfires in Canada.

🚨Code Red is the 4th highest of the 5 categories and is considered unhealthy for anyone to be outside.

Please share & keep yourselves, children, and pets safe!

Source:

https://www.wral.com/story/code-red-air-quality-alert-issued-for-triangle-at-midnight-wednesday-is-a-wral-weather-alert-day/20897154/

06/05/2023

Picnic perfection with this beautiful basket by Scully & Scully.

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05/19/2023

Sunset sips 🥂

05/14/2023

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms! We hope that your family spoils you with love and hugs today, and everyday!

05/10/2023

No better way to spend an afternoon 💚

05/10/2023