If you choose to have the picnic in the evening, then go the extra mile. Bring wide candles that will sit on the beach easily, or even battery-operated fairy lights for around the edge of the blanket.

In 2021, Gutierrez decided to combine her love for picnics and flair for decorating to start Hola Picnic Boston, a luxury picnic service. To date, they’ve put on more than 400 picnics for ...