Thanksgiving is the perfect time to gather with loved ones, express gratitude, and celebrate the joys of the harvest season. Whether you're hosting a traditional Thanksgiving dinner or a friendsgiving gathering, it's important to create an inviting and festive ambiance. In this blog, we will provide you with some exciting recommendations for Thanksgiving party decor, custom fall-themed gifts, and friendsgiving party ideas that will elevate your celebration and leave lasting memories.
Decorate with balloon garlands – One easy way to instantly dress up any space for Thanksgiving is to create a garland out of balloons. Grab orange, brown, yellow, and autumn-inspired balloons, then use a balloon garland kit to string them together. Drape these over fireplace mantels, stair railings, doorways, or your dessert table for an instant pop of color. For a fuller look, add in curling ribbon too.
Display custom banners – Party signs or banners are an affordable way to set the tone for your Thanksgiving fete. Visit Etsy shops like
PartyEight to find templated signs you can customize with your family name, party details, or thoughtful Thanksgiving quotes. Display them on your front door, buffet table, or as the backdrop for your photo station.
Give custom fall apparel – For your guests, friends, and family members, consider gifting customized fall clothing like plaid shirts or sweaters. At
PartyEight , you can add names or initials to create one-of-a-kind pieces they’ll want to wear for years to come. For kids, iron on designs like turkeys or autumn leaves.
Get creative with cookie cutters and stamps - For a fun baking activity, hand out turkey, leaf, and pumpkin cookie cutters or pie crust stamps so guests can make customized Thanksgiving cookies. Break out the rolling pins and let everyone create edible turkeys and fall designs to take home or serve as dessert. You can find all kinds of affordable baking tools online or at craft stores that will get people in the holiday spirit. After baking, have guests decorate their treats with icing, sprinkles and other festive toppings for one-of-a-kind Turkey Day cookies.
Decorate for Friendsgiving – If hosting a Friendsgiving potluck, go all out with pumpkin mason jars, cornucopia centerpieces overflowing with fruits and veggies, and pine cone place card holders. Make it more modern with gold cutlery, velvet pumpkins, and a lush green wreath as your focal point.
With some planning and DIY spirit, you can throw a memorable Thanksgiving party that looks straight out of a magazine. Decorations full of autumn cheer, custom gifts, and embracing the Friendsiving theme will have your guests talking about it until next year. What are you waiting for? Time to start crafting!
