Thanksgiving is my favorite Holiday. I was born on Thanksgiving and my birthday lands on that particular day every few years. Here are our favorite festive and fun Thanksgiving party decorations.
Thanksgiving party decorations
I love everything about Thanksgiving. I love the way it gathers us all together in gratitude and thankfulness. The colors are beautiful together.
Thanksgiving is a great themed party. Traditionally Thanksgiving colors are the fall colors brown, orange, yellow, green, and red.
I love the earthy tones that are brought inside to decorate and mimic the beauties of mother earth. It’s also fun to think outside the box and use unique colors.
Don’t be afraid to be creative and create your design. Look around at what you have, pull out the fancy dishes, and mix and match.
The main focus of Thanksgiving is the feast. The serving table and place settings at the dinner table are the fun focus for Thanksgiving party decorations but I like to start the decorations at the front door.
Front Door Thanksgiving Party Decorations
When inviting guests to a Thanksgiving party it’s fun to welcome them into your home with front door decorations. I love outdoor decorations. It’s a great way to receive your guests to your bountiful autumn harvest celebration.
Thanksgiving is a great time to decorate your entryway. I love using natural fall elements, like fall leaves, pumpkins, and plants. Thanksgiving is a beautiful party theme.
Some of our favorite things to use to decorate our front door are a Thanksgiving-themed wreath. Like this one.
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The entryway can look inviting with a simple mum plant, in beautiful hues of yellow, purple, or red. Pumpkins and gourds of different shapes and colors are great to add dimension and texture.
You can add height with corn stalks or wheat bushels. A wood sign is a great focal point.
If you don’t live in a place that has all 4 seasons these deluxe fabric autumn leaves are a great way to bring the fall to you. We love racking leaves and throwing them around.
What a fun way to decorate, and give the kids an opportunity to see how magical leaves can look.
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I love the way thanksgiving porches, doors, and steps can be designed. Use what you can find close to home, at your local farmers market or pumpkin patch, for those perfect big pumpkins. The color combos always pop and it is sure to be a happy welcome to your thanksgiving party.
Serving Table- Thanksgiving Party Decorations
Depending on the size of your guest list you may want to have a serving table or buffet table where everyone can get their food and then sit at the dining table. In smaller groups, it’s fun to sit and pass each dish around the table, but can be difficult with larger groups and small children.
Centerpieces
Centerpieces are great table decorations. Candles are a great option for making your table feel welcoming and cozy. I love the mood that candles set. These tall candle sticks are a great centerpiece. They are tall and slender, which makes them easy to talk around, and won’t impede your guest’s conversations.
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Use some spruces of greenery and a few small pumpkins to make a beautiful table runner centerpiece.
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I love painting pumpkins to give them a fresh and unique look. Thanksgiving is such a special time of year, with so much that can be harvested and used to eat or decorate at your thanksgiving party. Here are some great cloth farmhouse pumpkins. They would look great in this wooden bowl as a centerpiece.
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I love these big bowls that you can decorate and keep your centerpiece contained, long and low so as not to make it difficult for conversations to flow easily across that table.
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These velvet pumpkins are my favorite. I think they would make a great centerpiece addition.
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Place settings
One of the best ways to make your table setting pop is with a napkin holder. There are some enjoyable and affordable options. Here are my top 2 favorites.
These bronze metal turkey napkin rings are unique and fun. I like that they are metal and would look nice with any color napkin. What a fun addition to your Turkey day celebration.
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These wood napkin rings are handmade. I love earthy tones and Thanksgiving is a great time for them to shine. These napkin rings are timeless. A great addition to your table this year.
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A napkin set is a great way to add to your table decor. These are very cute cloth napkins. I love these muted colors so beautiful and subtle. A perfect addition to your holiday table.
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Tablecloths
I love tablecloths. I think they bring a sense of warmth and a homey feel to any table. One of my favorite Thanksgiving tradition ideas is a white tablecloth one that everyone writes what they are grateful for on.
Each year you write something new and can look back on the things from past years. A great way to remember all that you have been given. A tablecloth of gratitude.
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Keeping the tablecloth in a neutral tone helps to allow your dishes and centerpiece to shine. I love this one. It has beautiful subtle details.
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Serving dishes
This serving platter is beautiful. I love the simple turkey design and shape. Serving dishes are one of the great thanksgiving party supplies.
You can always use what you have on hand, but investing in the perfect turkey platter that can be used for years to come is a great idea.
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This festive and fun leaf appetizer dish is unique. We love serving a few appetizers as we get all the Thanksgiving meals prepared together.
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We always need a large vegetable serving dish that has a lid to keep them warm while we set out the other Thanksgiving dishes. I love the details on this dish. A great serving dish for your Thanksgiving meal this year.
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These thanksgiving cutlery decorative utensil holders are a festive addition to your thanksgiving table decorations. I think they add a fun touch to your Thanksgiving meal. This thanksgiving cutlery holder set is a great touch to any table.
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You can also get disposable tableware, that works well for serving or eating your thanksgiving meal. I like this set. It seems like it will hold up to all that delicious food.
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An affordable way to take your disposable plates up a notch is to pair them with a plate charger. There are many affordable and beautiful options. I love the natural elements of these woven chargers.
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Wall decorations
I love wall signs. You can put them on shelves, decorate blank walls or lean them up against the fireplace mantel. This thankful banner is cute.
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You can also DIY some cute wood signs. Here is a stencil kit for multiple Thanksgiving signs.
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Mantel decorations
I love decorating our mantel. It’s the one spot that seems to always get a few decorations to celebrate each holiday. I like to keep it simple. I love this idea from Jenna Kate at home. It brings the simplicity of the outdoors.
I love how Brendt at She Gave It a Go decorated her mantel. The wood signs are a fun touch. I love the simplicity of the fall leaf garland as well.
Bonus Thanksgiving Party Quotes:
Share these inspiring quotes with friends and family as you gather together in love and gratitude. One of the great Thanksgiving party ideas, sharing quotes and stories about gratitude.
“Gratitude is when memory is stored in the heart and not in the mind.”- Lionel Hampton
“Wear gratitude like a cloak, and it will feed every corner of your life.” -Rumi
“I am happy because I’m grateful. I choose to be grateful. That gratitude allows me to be happy.” -Will Arnett
” Focusing on things that you are grateful for increases the energy of gratitude and rises the joy inside yourself”
-Oprah Winfrey
“A basic law: the more you practice the art of thankfulness, the more you have to be thankful for”
-Norman Vincent Peale
“Thankfulness is the quickest path to joy” -Jefferson Bethke
“Gratitude is the sign of noble souls” -Aesop
“Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance” -Eckhart Tolle
“Be thankful for the small things; it is in them that your strength lies.”- Mother Teresa
“We ought to give thanks for all fortune: if it is good because it is good; if bad, because it works in us patience, humility, contempt of this world, and the hope of our eternal country.- C. S. Lewis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What decorations do you use for Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving decorations include pumpkins, gourds, pomegranates, and cornucopias. Include items in the fall color palate, yellow, red, orange, brown, and red.
Extra throw blankets and pillows help to give your house a cozy feel. Candles and fire also create a beautiful thanksgiving atmosphere.
How do you throw a fun Thanksgiving party?
Fun thanksgiving parties start with great food and drinks. A great way to host a Thanksgiving party is to break up the meal so each guest can bring something to share.
Enjoy a relaxing evening of conversation and connection. We like to throw in a few games for the young ones like this turkey craft, pin the feather on the turkey, or a turkey toss.
How do you make Thanksgiving decorations?
DIY thanksgiving decorations by putting wheat in mason jars, and using a pumpkin as a vase. You can use pinecones to create a Thanksgiving wreath.
Corn stalks work great for adding height to your entryway décor. Use nature as your inspiration for DIY thanksgiving decorations.
Do people decorate for Thanksgiving?
People do decorate for Thanksgiving. It’s a time when many people gather at one another’s homes, and decorating for Thanksgiving can make your home feel more welcoming. I love the cozy; natural fall feels of Thanksgiving decorations.
What is the meaning of Thanksgiving?
The meaning of the word Thanksgiving is the expression of gratitude, especially to God. In North America Thanksgiving is an annual national holiday that is marked by religious observances and a meal traditionally including turkey. The Holiday commemorates a festival harvest that was celebrated by the pilgrims in 1621.
Conclusion – Festive and Fun Thanksgiving Party Decorations
Thanksgiving is the perfect way to have a dinner party with a purpose. Check here for great Thanksgiving party favors and Friendsgiving game ideas. I hope you have wonderful times as you gather around your Thanksgiving table this year.
These special events and holiday moods create a great stage for lasting memories and strengthened relationships. Happy Thanksgiving!
