Friendsgiving decorations to inspire you.
Friendsgiving is a relatively new mashup celebration that brings Thanksgiving and friends together. Whether you cannot travel for the holidays, can't make it to see family, or simply prefer to spend the time with friends, you will likely want to host an enjoyable and low-stress party everyone can enjoy. There are our favorite friendsgiving decorations to help inspire you.
Throwing a friendsgiving dinner party can be a lot of fun, but only when you plan it correctly. The last thing you want is to have a load of unnecessary stress placed on you to put together the perfect soiree. Keeping in casual is best, but here are a few additional tips to making sure your friendsgiving goes as smoothly as possible.
Send Invitations: Try a little old school and send out paper or email invites to friends mail. Either way – having a list of guests attending will help you organize seating and ensure everyone has what they need.
Create a Food List: Unless you plan to cook every part of your friendsgiving meal yourself, a potluck style dinner is far more manageable and you can ask friends to each bring a dish and share the load. To ensure no one brings repeat dishes and all bases are covered, make a digital list that everyone can access and reference.
Pick a Theme: Friendsgiving doesn't have to be traditional at all. In fact, by picking a theme, you can go as non-traditional as you like. If you are eager for Christmas or don't want to say goodbye to Halloween, you could go either festive or spooky with your friendsgiving decorations. There is a world of possibilities for you to choose from, so you can make your own traditions this year.
First impressions are everything, so why not start the seasonal atmosphere right at your front door? Set up a few pumpkins and have a cup of hot chocolate with a throw blanket waiting to greet your friendsgiving guests right as they enter your home. You can even set up a comfy chair where you can cuddle as you wait for your guests to arrive!
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If you get to have a mild winter, you might want to take this chance to eat outdoors and enjoy a little fresh air. Throw blankets and pillows are the most essential friendsgiving decorations here because they will allow your guests to bundle up and appreciate the fall foliage before winter sets in. You can add an outdoor rug to make the space just that little more comfortable. To learn more about throw blankets, read Different Types of Blankets for All Types of Cozy.
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It is to be expected that most friendsgiving decoration ideas will likely center around fall colors like orange, red, and yellow. Even your centerpieces can reflect the seasonal hues. However, if you want to elevate the setting a little, you can amp up the glam by adding a few gold accents for a richer and more luxe feeling.
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To keep your friendsgiving decoration ideas as simple as possible, use fresh pumpkins. They come in such an impressive array of sizes, colors, and shapes, that they can easily be used as friendsgiving decorations on their own. Place them on your guest's plates or as a centerpiece, and compliment them with natural textures in the form of a burlap runner, jute placemats, and cloth napkins.
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To go even easier on the friendsgiving decorations, you can use fun fall-themed serveware to brighten up the table. Pumpkin- and leaf-shaped bowls paired with gold charger plates, and quirky fall napkin rings will give your friendsgiving table an adorable and festive look for guests to appreciate.
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Sticking with the simple friendsgiving decoration ideas, another quick way to make your table look inviting is with plenty of candles. The flickering glow is a surefire way to add ambience while you gather around to enjoy your meal. For a cute addition, try using a hollowed out pumpkin for a vase and smaller pumpkins as place card holders for each guest.
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Since friendsgiving is about bringing together a collection of friends, foods, and drinks, you can try creating an eclectic collection of eatware, glassware, and candles. You can mix different types of metals through your cutlery and candle sticks, with wood salt and pepper shakers, and finish off the friendsgiving decorations with a eucalyptus garland decorated with seasonal fruit.
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Your friendsgiving decoration ideas don't have to be limited to table ornaments and settings. Why not pick a few fun fall artwork pieces to hang around your home? If you still want to add a little pizazz, you could easily place some pumpkins around your wall art for a little friendsgiving touch.
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Wreaths are a quintessential fall and thanksgiving decoration, and what would your friendsgiving decorations be without a few wreaths dotted around your home? The best part is that our wreaths aren't just limited to Christmas themes. In fact, you can find them in an impressive array that spans seasons, holidays, and even colors – so you can easily pick the best one for your needs.
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Friendsgiving is new and has no limits when it comes to decor, themes, and even the date you choose to host yours. Picking a theme is a fun way to personalize your celebration and can even help make catering and decorating more enjoyable. If you have a love for halloween, you could keep your spooky items up for just a little longer and use them for your friendsgiving feast.
The purpose of friendsgiving is a relaxed and drama-free gettogether where you get to enjoy good food and company with little-to-no stress. Delegating individual meals to each of your friends will help share the load and create a more diverse potluck that will match the electric collection of loved ones. Use any array of serveware to bring everything together and don't forget your food storage containers for any delicious leftovers you may want to send friends away with.
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It's possible your friends won't all know one another, so you might want to find a way to break the ice. Including a few games into your friendsgiving decoration ideas is the best way to do this. Place down some butcher paper on the table and bring out crayons to have fun with, or try something bigger and more interactive like yard games such as cornhole or jenga.
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You don't have to use over the top or costly friendsgiving decorations. In fact, keeping this holiday as casual as possible will help make it more enjoyable for everyone. A quick way to remove any rigidity from your gathering, is by having the meal at a low coffee table while seated on the floor. Make sure you have comfortable floor pillows, ottomans, or poufs placed on top of a shag or faux fur rug for maximum comfort.
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Another way to have fun with your friendsgiving decor ideas is by picking unique glassware. A quirky design is sure to bring a smile to your friend's faces and also work as an eye-catching decoration. Invest in a matching or equally unusual beverage dispenser to hold a nice homemade lemonade or boozy punch for all to enjoy.
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Ensure your seating is organized by using individual palace cards or table markers. Instead of doing something mundane, why not try to make your friendsgiving decorations something useful you guests can take home after? Succulents make delightful place card holders and tabletop markers, as they will continue to bring joy even after your dinner is over.
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Use your friendsgiving decoration ideas to make your home as cozy and inviting as possible. Lay out throws and pillows on your large comfy couch so your friends can feel relaxed and at ease. For more on creating a homey space, read Ready Cozy Living Room Ideas to Inspire You.
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A rustic farmhouse setting is a charming fall-theme that you can lean into when you are coming up with your friendsgiving decoration ideas. A small wood dining set is ideal for this setting, especially if you are a little short of space. Add to that a large lantern, along with soft throws and pillows, and your guests will immediately be transported to the bucolic countryside.
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For something a little different, you could try to use a charcuterie board as part of your friendsgiving decorations. Give each of your guests the task of bringing a different type of cheese, meat, or preserve, and bring them all together to create a lovely display of friendsgiving efforts. The best part of using charcuterie as decor is not just that you get to display your creative flair but that you get to eat it all at the end.
For those who like to imbibe, a co*cktail station is a must. Bring out your favorite co*cktail glasses and let the bottles do the talking. Not only will your boozy spot work as a fun meeting spot for guests but the beautiful collection of glassware will also act as a more grownup friendsgiving decoration that is meant to be consumed. For some co*cktail recipes, read co*cktails for Fall: Embrace Autumn With These Easy co*cktail Recipes.
Fall colors are very iconic and all fairly similar, so why not change up the entire palette and choose something like blue for your thanksgiving decoration ideas? Choose dinnerware and a matching table runner in blue for a cool and refreshing look and feel that will instantly bring a lightness to your friendsgiving table.
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Now you can make your friendsgiving decoration ideas a reality with our vast selection of eatware and decor.
