Thanksgiving season is the best time of year because of what it means. Sweater weather, cooler temperatures, yummy food, and you can’t forget, pumpkin-everything! One fabulous way to celebrate the season is by hosting a Friendsgiving! Friendsgiving is a perfect opportunity to gather with friends the weekend before Thanksgiving (or anytime, for that matter). If you’re thinking about hosting a Friendsgiving this year, here are some wonderful ideas that will make you everyone’s BFF.
Friendsgiving is the perfect opportunity to get together and celebrate with your friends. You may have Friendsgiving in addition to your traditional Thanksgiving dinner, or you may dine with friends instead of family. Either way, it’s a fabulous time to celebrate one another and eat a delicious meal.
Set the Table
Start with a central gathering place where everyone can eat together. A large dining table is perfect. Change things up a bit and have a boho picnic-style Friendsgiving using pillows and blankets on the floor.
Start by lining the center of your table with Burgundy Gauze Table Runners. Next, add Black Candle Pillars and adorable White Craft Pumpkins. After your candles and pumpkins are in place, weave a few Neutral Maple Leaf Garlands up the table.
Amber Glass Bud Vases along with Clear Gold Trim Votive Holders add sophisticated charm to the spread.
The Amber Ridged Glass Vases holding Taper Candles create height and are an elegant choice for your centerpiece.
Your friends will be so impressed with your table and place settings. The pretty Kraft Scalloped Paper Dinner Plates are disposable and perfect for any party. Pair the plates with matching Kraft Scalloped Paper Luncheon Napkins. Your guests will be excited to raise a glass with the beautiful amber Patterned Plastic Wine Glasses.
Dessert Table - Cider and Doughnut Bar
Every celebration needs dessert. A fun cider and doughnut bar will hit the spot acer your Friendsgiving feast. The Macrame Wedding Backdrop Curtain adds texture and dimension behind your dessert table.
Place delectable doughnuts on a Pie & Cake Stand or other platters. Macrame brings in more boho charm underneath the cake stand.
Pair the doughnuts with delicious apple cider and fill the room with the sweet aroma that screams fall. The neutral color of the Kraft Paper Cups makes them the perfect choice for your drink.
Fill apothecary style jars from the Glass Jar Set with Sixlets Chocolate Candy or other neutral-toned treats.
Make a Doughnut board with a Large Kraft Paper Food Tray allowing guests to choose from the various types of doughnuts there at the table.
Party Activity - "I'm Thankful For"
We all should reflect on what we are truly grateful for, and providing an “I am thankful for” party activity will help remind everyone what this holiday is all about.
Hang a Kraft Paper Roll on the wall near your party table and write, “I’m thankful for” at the top with a Marvy Black Extra Wide Chalkboard Marker. Draw small thin lines down the scrolled paper so people can fill-in-the-blank and write down the things they are grateful for.
Now that you are in a thankful mood (and your tummy is hungry), you have everything you need to host your own Friendsgiving party! These ideas and products are sure to make this year’s gathering one to remember!
