Thanksgiving Party Ideas And Party Planning Tips

Thanksgiving is traditionally a day for friends and families to get together for a special meal. The holiday is usually celebrated with a turkey dinner although, everyone has their own traditions. Whether you're looking to host an elaborate dinner party with gorgeous table settings and Thanksgiving favors or an intimate meal with your closest friends and family, nothing illustrates the season quite like being with the people you love. This Thanksgiving, don't let the fact that you are hosting stress you out and ruin the excitement of this time of year. We're here to guide you through the art of hosting a Thanksgiving dinner with Thanksgiving party ideas and party planning tips. This is also a great time to start sending out your Thanksgiving cards for the season.

Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas And Themes
Selecting a theme at the beginning of your party planning will set the tone for your event and streamline the rest of your planning. The theme you pick will decide what direction your Thanksgiving dinner will take and will be present throughout your menu, decorations, and party games. When it comes to picking out a theme, it's best to make sure that whatever you select suits the occasion. You'll want to make it personal and an easy place to start is by considering various color schemes.

Rustic Gathering: Bring the beauty of the outdoors in with neutral colors for a rustic Thanksgiving gathering. For this theme, focus on muted hues like khaki, sand, off-white and burnt orange while selecting your farmhouse decor. Utilize natural wood on the dining table and incorporate pinecones or birch wood to give your party a natural feel. Fall leaves make for great hanging items or you can even just lay them around your dining table or other areas of your event. A burlap table runner along with creamy florals make for the perfect centerpiece. Think white accents and greenery for this rustic Thanksgiving theme.

Sophisticated Bohemian: Create a flashy Thanksgiving event with a bold mix of black and gold items. Incorporate standout patterns or textures like polka dots, marble or flannel to make this theme pop. Script thank you quotes on each of the place cards to elevate the table settings. Touches of bohemian can be added with greenery centerpieces, feathers, and cream-colored pumpkins. Utilize succulents in gold-rimmed planters around your party for an on-trend feel with hints of refinement.

Harvest Party: Use bright orange pumpkins as inspiration for your harvest party-themed Thanksgiving. In fact, you can even use them as backyard decor pieces. For this theme think warm hues like golden yellows, crimson colors, and bright pumpkin orange. Incorporate scarecrows and hay bales to bring your harvest theme to life. Hanging autumn leaves will feature all of the colors you're looking for and will also make for a great backdrop for photos. Incorporate thank you messages and sayings on custom canvas prints to hang around your home as a great reminder of what Thanksgiving is all about.

Thanksgiving Decorations
One of the most enjoyable parts of planning a party is picking out the decorations. Set the fall scene with some inspiring Thanksgiving decoration ideas for not only the table and dining room, but backyard decor too. From fall foliage and table place cards to centerpieces and front door decor, there are endless ideas for styling a Thanksgiving party that will fit any theme you have in mind.

Your dining room and table will be the star of the show, but you won't want the other areas of your venue or home to feel less festive. Grab some supplies and create handmade decor pieces that will have your guest raving about how beautiful your setup was.

Thanksgiving Table Settings
The dining room table is by far the star of the show at any Thanksgiving celebration so, as the host, you'll want to make sure your table is dressed in it's best. Set the scene around the dinner table this year with these fresh and fun tablescape ideas. You'd be surprised at how much a few napkin rings and a table runner can elevate your dining table. Keep in mind what colors will work best with the theme you have selected and don't be afraid to incorporate bold textures.

It's not about what's on the table but rather who's sitting around the table- the people you are most thankful for. It's the sounds of laughter and the stories told that make this heartfelt gathering so special. When all of the party particulars are in place and the big day has finally arrived make sure that you take the time to celebrate with the people you are most thankful for. Make sure that you take the time to enjoy yourself with those nearest and dearest to your heart.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party at home or renting out a venue for an unforgettable celebration, these ideas will help you see your festivities through. As for those guests who can't make it to your gathering, make sure to send them a heartfelt Thanksgiving card with sincere thanksgiving wishes for the holiday.