This post shows you the best Friendsgiving decor ideas for Thanksgiving 2024.
If you don’t consider yourself a Martha Stewart, don’t worry – neither are we – and that’s perfectly fine. In this blog, we’re all about simple yet gorgeous Friendsgiving decorating ideas to spruce up your space without breaking a sweat.
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From using fall foliage and DIY apple candleholders for table decor to throwing together a dinner al fresco, we’ve got your back with effortless, budget-friendly tips so you can host a fun Friendsgiving.
So, let’s make your Friendsgiving dinner easy and stress-free while looking like you put a lot of effort into it. Who said decorating had to be a chore?
On to the list:
1. Apple Candleholders
These are so cute and add the perfect rustic look to your Friendsgiving table.
Just take apples of your choice (use Mcintosh or Honeycrisp if you want a green and red look), cut an outline of your tealight candle (or taper candle) with a sharp knife, scoop out some filling, and insert your candle!
Display alone or on a large wood decorative cutting board with some greenery, like a eucalyptus garland.
These are perfect if you have leftover apples from making pies, or have hard-to-use apples like crabapples.
2. Mini Bouquet Place Cards
Welcome your guests to the table with natural elements that bring in the outdoors. These mini bouquet placecards are perfect for any theme.
You could use beautiful greenery from a florist, or literally use trimmings and small flowers from your yard – how adorable is that? Perfect if you’re in a pinch!
3. Mini Rosemary Wreaths
If you love the scent of rosemary or grow it in your garden, this is perfect for you.
All you have to do is shape a stem of rosemary into a circle, and tie with twine. Ta-da! A mini wreath!
Rosemary gives a lovely natural fragrance and looks so cute presented like this.
4. Word Search Place Cards
I’m obsessed with these word search place cards! They’re fun, interactive, and give guests a fun way to connect.
This is a really cool idea because you can make your own word search! Visit here to get started. You can use everyone’s names, or words related to funny memories about each guest.
Attach a pencil and twine to each card and you’re set.
5. Cork Felt Turkeys
This is a fun way to get kids involved with a festive activity. You can pre-cut the materials and lay them out if you need to avoid using scissors.
All you need are corks, felt, black push pins for the eyes, and glue; all which can be purchased at a craft store or dollar store.
Don’t have felt? Use colored paper instead!
6. Rustic Paper Tablecloth
If you’re wondering, How do I set up Friendsgiving? Look no further, because this will make everything so easy. You need a butcher paper tablecloth for an easy start.
There’s a few reasons why I love this idea so much: I love the rustic charm it gives the table, you can have guests write messages on it, and clean up is easier than ever.
Put colored pencils or pens at each place setting with some “I’m thankful for” activity cards or games.
Paper placemats are a great option too, especially for the kids’ table if you plan on having one!
7. Turkey Wine Bottle
Liven up the libation station with this Turkey Wine Bottle craft!
Use a glue gun to attach a couple of dollar store leaves to the back. Then, use more hot glue to attach two googly eyes, a red felt wattle, and a yellow felt beak.
It takes minimal prep and is so easy to recreate.
If wine isn’t on the menu, just decorate clear glass bottles and serve your favorite bevvies instead.
8. Thanksgiving Party Crackers
Spice up your Friendsgiving table with something fun for each guest to open. Why not set the table with party crackers?!
9. Balloon Banner
A balloon banner is a great way to liven up any decor and makes a great focal point. You can hang this over your table, in an archway, or use as the background in group photos!
10. Funny Party Banner
Here’s the alternate version of #9: If you want to liven up the party with some humor, do a funny party banner!
11. Toilet Paper Pumpkins
Don’t be scared reading the words “toilet” and “paper” – these are seriously cute, easy to make, and use things you might already have around the house.
You literally just place a roll of toilet paper in the middle of a square of fabric, fold the fabric up around the roll, and stuff any edges in the hole of the roll.
Then, decorate with green fabric for the leaf, and roll up a brown paper bag for the stem.
These are cute for a mantel, on shelves, or – yes – the bathroom.
12. Woven Placemats
If your Friendsgiving theme is rustic farmhouse, try woven placemats to tie together the look of the table.
They bring a natural element to the table that is just so pretty.
13. Orange Tinsel Party Curtain
If you’re planning for photos at your Friendsgiving, set up with the perfect backdrop. These tinsel party curtains can hang in a doorway or across a wall for the perfect photo background.
It’s one of the easiest things you can do that makes such an impact on the room!
14. Photo Props
What are Friendsgiving photos without some fun props? Check out this festive decor prop pack to add some silliness and visual interest to your photos.
They’re great for memories and your social media accounts.
15. Dinner Plates
Every Friendsgiving requires dinner plates, and these are a beautiful option. They’re from Amazon and they are surprisingly thick and sturdy, and we love the neutral rustic look they have. Honestly, these are perfect for a party and for everyday use.
If you have a crowd that outnumbers the amount of ceramic plates you have, consider some cute festive paper plates! They come in bright designs that add a fun pop of color.
16. Citrus Table Accents
If you like the idea of natural, biodegradeable elements combined with boho chic decor, try dried citrus slices for your Friendsgiving table.
They’re economical, easy to make, and beautiful! You really can’t go wrong here.
For red tones use blood oranges, orange tones use naval oranges, and if you want green tones you can use limes.
You can use them for Christmas too, by adding them to wreaths and Christmas decor.
17. DIY Thanksgiving Piñata
Adults and kids alike will love these Turkey Piñatas!
All you need is some paper lunch bags (can use brown ones too), tissue paper, hot glue, and your “stuffing” of choice. They used confetti in the tutorial, but if you’d like an eco-friendly version, use fallen leaves and a hole punch / shape punch to make leaf confetti.
It takes some patience folding the lunch bags, but the end result is worth your effort 🙂
These would be really cute to hide little candies in!
18. Dine Al Fresco
If you live in a temperate climate or, heck, just don’t have the indoor space, host Friendsgiving dinner outside.
Whether you use a picnic table in the backyard, a foldable table on your patio, or at a local park, an outdoor feast with mother nature will be so memorable and fun for everyone.
Plus, it’s a great way for the kids to burn off dessert energy after dinner!
If you want to make your table extra cozy, warm it up with fluffy pillows, faux-fur blankets, and outdoor accent rugs.
Hang some outdoor string lights for a nice dinner ambience as it gets dark outside.
Add a luxurious faux fur blanket to your outdoor gathering for a chic look that doubles as warmth.
19. DIY Turkey Leg Balloons
If you’re wondering if you need balloons with your Friendsgiving decor, the answer is YES!
These turkey leg balloons add such a funny dash of humor, and they’re so easy to make.
All you need is colored construction paper, printer paper, hot glue and scissors! Oh, and balloons, of course.
20. Pumpkin Vase
Every Friendsgiving table needs a centerpiece, and what better way to make things festive than with a pumpkin vase.
This one is super easy to make, and you only need a few things: a craft pumpkin, a cup/something with a rounded end, an x-acto knife, and a pencil.
Fill with your favorite stems and blooms, and ta-da! You have a stunning centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table.
21. DIY Clay Napkin Rings
I absolutely love these DIY clay napkin rings! They really tie everything together and make your table look professional.
All you need is oven bake clay, a knife, parchment, and your oven. For such little work they add a beautiful touch to a place setting.
22. Mason Jar Luminaries
Get mason jars and battery-powered fairy lights to bring a stunning glow to the table.
These lanterns are perfect for that whether you’re dining indoors or outdoors for Friendsgiving.
These pre-made options on Amazon are a great alternative that make setting up a little easier.
23. Give Thanks Paper Banner
If you have a printer, this is perfect for you. You can easily recreate this banner with the free printable!
All you do is print it out, cut out the letters, and adhere them to string. Ta-da! A cute banner!
24. Add The Unexpected
I truly love when you sit down at a table and marvel at the creativity that went into the decor, and it doesn’t always necessarily have to be on theme. This is the perfect way to show your creative side when it comes to decor!
Add an unexpected element to the table that adds visual interest, like wooden branches for a centerpiece, trinkets from an antique shop, or interactive objects, like a metal harmonica to place near each guest’s cutlery setting.
It’s a really fun way to mix traditional decor with something out of the ordinary!
25. Light Things Up
Light-up signs are so trendy and actually practical! You can re-use these time and again for any themed party or event you have.
Of course, you can change the wording to whatever you want, or maybe some sort of inside joke between you and your guests, but you can’t go wrong with “Happy Thanksgiving” too!
26. Music
And last but certainly not least – you can’t forget the music! I can’t count how many times I had hosted a get-together only to sit down and realize that I forgot to put on music.
You can do upbeat music or low-key jazz that’s more of a background music, depending on your vibe.
There are plenty of Friendsgiving/Thanksgiving playlists on Spotify you can check out.
Or have your guests all contribute songs of their choice and have a group playlist.
If you give any of these ideas a try, let us know how it went!
This post showed you 25+ Friendsgiving decor ideas you can easily recreate.
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