Every good romantic storyline needs a "getting ready" montage. Unlike a restaurant date where you simply show up, a picnic allows for collaboration before the date even begins.

The Art of the Picnic: Why Al Fresco Dates are the Ultimate Romantic Storyline

There is a certain "unfiltered" quality to the outdoors. Maybe a breeze blows your napkins away, or a curious dog wanders over to investigate your grapes. In a restaurant, these would be "complaints to the manager"; on a picnic, they are .