Thanksgiving Table Decor to Spice up Your Dinner

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner and many of us are going to be hosting the day in our own homes. Family, friends and loved ones will be coming together to share what they're grateful for and of course, to enjoy a hearty Thanksgiving dinner! Whether that excites you or makes you a bit stressed (or even a little of both), there's no need to worry. We've done the tough work for you by collecting a list of our decorating favorites. Keep reading for our list that will make planning incredibly easy, so you can focus on the the really important things.

Table Runner

Table runners are very much in style right now and work well for any event. They are much nicer than an overall table cloth and look great on any table. Look for one that's machine washable, so guests don't have to worry if they accidentally spill on it, and you can use it more than one. We're completely obsessed with this terracotta cheese cloth and the modern rosy color combinations. What a fun and unique way to modernize Thanksgiving decor and give it a little 'wow factor'.

Terracotta Table Runner from ByFernStudio

Candlesticks

Candles are always a good idea for any event, and Thanksgiving dinner is no exception. Old school candle sticks add some ambiance when lit up, and look amazing in low light. Avoid candles that are scented- you want guests to be enchanted by the smell of your food cooking, and nothing else. We love these colored candlesticks that come in a variety of shades so you can pick which color matches best.

Dripless Taper Wax Candles by By Michelle Handmade

Decorative Place Settings

Dress up your plates with place settings that guests will want to take home. Thanksgiving themed settings add an extra "wow!" factor to any table decor. Place them over a napkin or over any plate to turn a regular place setting into an extraordinary one. These handmade creations will go a long way in decorating the perfect Thanksgiving dinner table.

photo of tan "gather" and "blessed" angular table settings on a neutral background that also has two gold forks in the upper left

Bohemian Arched Place Setting Statement Piece from WildBriarCo

Napkin Rings

Further spice up that table with a modern copper napkin ring. The sleek design will fit with your table decor all year long but will make the perfect tie in for your Thanksgiving festivities.

photo of rust orange/terracotta colored napkins and place settings that are wrapped in a gold napkin ring

Copper Napkin Rings From SunnyKitchenBoutique

Table Centerpiece

No Thanksgiving table is complete without a centerpiece to pull it all together. Don't overthink this table item. Something simple but festive will work and makes the table look polished. We recommend balancing the fall tones of the table with a neutral and chic pampas grass bouquet. While we love the statement of a centerpiece, we also want to consider guests looking at each other from across the table. A lower grouping will be your best bet to encourage conversation and giving thanks.

Photo of a terra-cotta colored vase on a white and blush pink background with pampas grass coming out of the vase

Palm and Pampas Bouquet from HBotanicsWeddings

Seating Place Cards

A creative way to set your thanksgiving table is with individual name place cards. They instantly dress up the setting, and look effortlessly classy. Who doesn't love seeing their name in a fancy font? These coriander and terracotta options fit the fall theme just right. The best part about these name place cards? They are incredibly easy to make! You can read our blog post about it here to see what we mean. These custom place cards are editable to make sure that they perfectly match your decor.

Rust colored CORIANDER collection place card (left) and Terracotta JAYLA collection place cards by @unmeasuredevents

We even made this fun video to show you just how fun, easy, and cute they are. Click below to watch and see! (Note: the video says wedding, but these can be used for any event!)

Bonus Decoration Idea:

Looking to add more decor to your event? A Thanksgiving wreath is the perfect touch for even more fall flair. We recommend one with a touch of fall colors that will add more autumn inspiration. Not sure about you but this wreath below is so beautiful we could cry. Seriously. One in every color please!

photo of a rustic burnt orange and pampas grass circular wreath that also has a platinum colored rung around it

Rustic Burnt Orange Foliage Wreath from NovaWreaths

Little Planning Extras:

Hosting an event like Thanksgiving can be incredibly stressful, but we're here to help! We're not done yet- Here are a few additional extras to make your event as easy as possible:

Let us know what you think of our Thanksgiving Table decor! We know that planning hosting an event can be stressful-let us take some of the stress away with our easy to use DIY templates. We're always here to help- for any questions or assistance, send us a message via Etsy or Instagram.

VENDORS:

Table Runner | @byfernstudio

Candles | @bymichellehandmade

Place Settings | @wildbriarco_

Napkin Rings | SunnyKitchenBoutique

Thanksgiving Centerpiece | @hiddenbotanics

Name Place Cards | @unmeasuredevents

Thanksgiving Wreath | @novawreaths