Thanksgiving is a holiday spent gathered around the table, so it’s important to make sure it feels welcoming and inviting for your guests. However, setting a beautiful fall table doesn’t have to be complicated or hard. This Thanksgiving, entertain like a boss, and feel confident doing so, when you focus on these tips to create a beautiful table guaranteed to ensure guests linger...which is the best part about Thanksgiving!
Start with a Plan
Start by choosing a theme or color palette. This will give direction and cohesiveness to your gathering. Your theme doesn’t have to be elaborate, but choosing a color palette or selecting a mood you want to create will make other decisions like dishes and table decor easier. For example, gold pumpkins, gold chargers, white and black plates, and black-and-white chevron napkins with gold flatware tied together with greenery and gold glitter paper bows create an elegant table, while a farmhouse-inspired neutral color palette feels more intimate and casual.
One of my favorite tips is to set your table first before you create your centerpiece. It may seem a little backwards, but when you set the table with the chargers, plates, and glasses you plan to use, you will know how much room you have left to work in your centerpiece.
Set the Stage
Celebrate the bounty of the season with a fresh centerpiece that includes flowers, seasonal vegetables, and natural elements. This simple detail can completely transform your space. Remember to keep things low so that guests can see across the table and engage in conversation with everyone.
Add a Special Touch
Place cards not only help guests feel extra special, they also alleviate everyone figuring out where to sit. You can also add a festive touch to your Thanksgiving dinner table by creating place cards that double as party favors, such as a potted succulent tucked inside a hollowed-out mini pumpkin with a chalkboard planter stake.
Conversation cards are a great way to prompt family and friends to reflect on the things they are thankful for and keep the conversation flowing.
Be Present
Enjoy the moment, laugh together, and create memories.
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