Friendsgiving Party Ideas Your Guests Will Love
This isn’t Thanksgiving at Grandma’s.
Wanting to get together with your closest friends this Thanksgiving season? Give your pals a friendsgiving to remember with our friendsgiving party ideas! From the decor to the menu and tableware, here’s how you can set the scene this year for an unforgettable get together with the people you love.
Set the Scene Outdoors
Make a welcoming first impression for your friends by decorating your outdoor setup. Whether you live in a house or an apartment, you can create a festive atmosphere with a wreath on the front door, festive yard ornaments, or a cute Thanksgiving doormat.
If your Friendsgiving party ideas include serving a traditional menu, bust out the slow cooker to make your favorite comforting Thanksgiving dish! Slow cookers take some of the stress of cooking elaborate meals off your hands by cooking and keeping your food warm all day long – all in one appliance. Simply plug your slow cooker into the outlet, place all the ingredients in the inside compartment, set your cooking time and intensity, then cover with the lid to let the slow cooker do its thing!
Tip!
Not sure what size slow cooker you need to feed your crowd? Check out our Slow Cooker Size guide to find the perfect fit for your party!
…Or Elegant Cookware
If you want a prettier option than serving your guests from your slow cooker (that’s still hands-free!), get festive with a pumpkin-shaped dutch oven. You can fix hearty stews or sides right in this dish and then serve straight from the oven. A pumpkin-shaped dutch oven also doubles as party decor with its festive shape, color, and a shiny exterior that will make a statement on any Friendsgiving table.
As you and your guests wait for the main course, serve some cocktails for entertainment! Depending on your drink of choice, use drinkware such as wine glasses or cocktail glasses for what you plan to serve. For something more festive, opt for Thanksgiving drinkware with pumpkin or turkey icons to keep your party theme alive as your guests enjoy a celebratory beverage.
And once your meal is over, finish it off with a warm apple cider! Not only is this the perfect seasonal beverage to get in the holiday spirit, but a cute fall mug adds an extra festive touch.
It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without a pumpkin or pecan pie! Serve the guests this staple holiday treat in a budget-friendly pie pan to give your pals a taste of the season the inexpensive way!
Speaking of table statements, our list of Friendsgiving party ideas wouldn’t be complete without a centerpiece. Start off with a Thanksgiving table runner going down the center or a tablecloth to cover the entire table. Next place a gorgeous Thanksgiving centerpiece made of fall flowers, leaves, and candles to create a welcoming presence for all of your guests at the table.
The holidays are the perfect time to use serveware that doesn’t get used throughout the rest of the year. Thanksgiving serveware platters are an elegant way to serve your meal to your friends while complementing your festive tablescape.
Your table might not see an elaborate place setting during the rest of the year, so make sure your Friendsgiving party ideas include one for an extra celebratory feeling! Start with holiday placemats that feature Thanksgiving elements or colors before placing festive dinnerware and drinkware on top of it. If you want to skip the dish-washing afterwards, use disposable Thanksgiving party supplies for easy cleanup!
Friendsgiving party ideas focus on creating a home that’s welcoming and warming for your guests, and wall decorations can keep the vibe going. Place Thanksgiving wall signs around your home to maintain the holiday mood for as long as your guests stay.
Cozy up by the fire with your guests for friendly conversation or games – and make it extra festive by decorating the mantel and fireplace! Place decorative accents like pumpkins or word blocks on top of your mantel along with holiday garland or hang a Thanksgiving banner hanging from the corners of the mantel.
If you and your guests plan to chill by the fire, make it extra cozy by decorating your couch or chairs with Thanksgiving pillows! Thanksgiving pillows add a nice festive touch to your sitting area while being a unique decorative piece you can enjoy as you lounge post-meal.
Elevate your Friendsgiving even more with a few Thanksgiving candles that give off seasonal scents. Candles that spread the smell of pumpkin, cinnamon, or apples throughout your home will complement the occasion and celebrate the time of year.
Give your guests the feel of Thanksgiving no matter where they go in your home, including the bathroom! Dress up for the holiday season with a Thanksgiving shower curtain or hand towels with pumpkins, and don’t forget to light a scented holiday candle to amplify the vibe even more!
Protect your floors and decorate at once with a Thanksgiving rug. A rug can catch any spillage of Thanksgiving food or drink, give your guests a place to wipe dirt from their shoes before coming inside, and celebrate the season all at once! Place a rug in front of your door to give your guests a nice welcome or in other heavy-traffic areas in your home to ensure it’ll be seen and put to good use!
Now that you have some Friendsgiving party ideas to test out, it’s time to get ready for your holiday event!
