The Thanksgiving guests have RSVPd, your menu is set—now it’s time to decorate! We’ve rounded up some great tips on décor and table settings that will wow your guests on Turkey Day.
Thanksgiving Day Decorating
Sure, we know that Thanksgiving is about the food, but paying a little attention to the décor certainly won’t hurt. Going the extra mile will create a warm, holiday atmosphere that both you and your guests will enjoy. Here are a few easy ideas to add some flavor to your table:
- Thanksgiving Teepee Cupcakes from These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
- Handwriting on leaves from Jeanne Winters
- Gilded fruit tablescape from Wedding Chicks
- Place setting with sprig of thyme from Valley & Co Lifestyle
- Fall fruit centerpieces from Inspiring Pretty
- Silverware from Style Me Pretty
Handwriting on leaves is a super simple touch that adds a personal flavor to your table. Use the leaves for place cards, or have your guests write down what they are thankful for on them.
We also love gilded fruit—pomegranates, mini-pumpkins, pears, squash—you name it! Use the fruit to decorate the plates at your table or in a centerpiece and add an artistic, textural flair to your home. The Wedding Chicks have an amazing DIY for creating these gilt beauties; check it out here.
(Find Sarah Kudlak’s original article on this topic here.)
Setting a Gorgeous Thanksgiving Table
Now, where do all of those forks go, and does the water glass belong on the same side of the plate as the wine glass? Setting the table for a big holiday meal can be daunting. Luckily, Damsel in Dior has the perfect diagrams (and a video!) for both formal and informal dinner set-ups. Don’t hesitate to use the Damsel’s Turkey Table assistance below, or scroll down to check out her in-depth video. Now all that’s left is to eat!
(Adapted from the original article by Angela Corrado here.)
