Your Questions, Answered

  • We offer a range of experiences designed to meet your needs—

    • Full-service setup + teardown

    • Thoughtful design + styling

    • Coordination support

    • Location scouting and recomendations

    • Flexible, personalized experiences

  • Begin by submitting an inquiry with your desired date and details, located on the “Start Planning” page. We’ll follow up to curate a seamless, personalized experience for you and bring your picnic to life.

  • Yes, whether you have a favorite spot in mind or want guidance, we’ll help you find the perfect setting.

  • We keep a close eye on the weather and will work with you to reschedule or adjust your setup so your experience still feels seamless.

    Final weather decisions are made by 6PM the day prior to your booking. While we’ll always do our best to accommodate, we reserve the right to reschedule if conditions are deemed unsafe or not aligned with the quality of experience we aim to provide.

  • Traverse City Picnics does not provide alcoholic beverages. However, we are here to guide you through the planning process and make alternate location recommendations based on your preferences.

  • Standard bookings are 2 hours, with the option to extend if you would like more time to relax and enjoy.

    Additional Time Option:

    Additional picnic time may be purchased at $150 per hour. This option is subject to availability and not guaranteed, however we make every effort to accommodate each request, because we know how magical those Northern Michigan sunsets can be!

  • Yes! We offer thoughtfully curated add-ons and can coordinate food for you, or keep the focus on the setting itself.

    If you prefer a seamless experience, we can arrange all the details. See our current food & beverage offerings under Enhancements.

  • Absolutely, we know a good picnic has plenty of options so we encourage our guests to bring food and beverages.

    If you prefer a more custom service, our Enhancements can be added to any picnic experience.

  • We recommend booking at least 1-2 weeks in advance to secure your preferred date, especially during peak season.


“Their attention to detail and commitment to quality truly stood out. We’ve already recommended them to others.”

– James & Sarah, Newlyweds & happy clients of‍ ‍The Curated Picnic Experience