Whether this is your first or fortieth time hosting the family Thanksgiving dinner, you want the holiday to be as festive as possible. Thinking up Thanksgiving table ideas can be tough!
Now all you need is a few Thanksgiving table ideas to make that Thanksgiving table shine and provide just the right background for all that lovely food you plan to present.
Here are some great Thanksgiving table ideas, that will help make this Thanksgiving stand out.
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Thanksgiving Table Ideas For Your Holiday Meal
Dress You Table From The Bottom Up
You are going to want to start decorating your Thanksgiving table from the bottom up.
Whether you are going to be using grandmothers old handmade lace table cloth or a brightly fall colored one, you want to choose a table cloth and dishes that compliments one another rather than competes with each other to be noticed.
While some people want their Thanksgiving table to be as colorful as possible, others choose just to add a splash of color here and there.
Whatever you choose, make sure that your tablecloth, Thanksgiving dinnerware set and Thanksgiving napkins all compliment one another.
If you are the type of person who works hard on Thanksgiving dinner and turns out professional quality meals, with perfect garnishes, then it is best to keep your table decorations simple and let your food to add the colorful touches to the overall table decor.
Presenting the Food
When decorating your Thanksgiving table, you will need to consider the dishes you will be using to present the food to your family and other guests.
There is nothing wrong with mixing and matching those serving dishes as long as they blend well together.
Show your food to its best, and blend with your dinnerware.
Thanksgiving platters should be large enough to hold that turkey, beef roast or ham and allow guests to serve themselves without fear of throwing some of the main protein off the platter.
Slicing your meat before presenting it, and then laying it nicely in the center of the platter with a colorful garnish around it will make your protein take on a whole new festive look.
Choose the Right Centerpiece
Choosing the right centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table decorations is very important.
It is best if you have a rectangular table to go with a long low centerpiece right down the center of the table.
Tall centerpieces block the guests’ view of one another and tend to inhibit conversation during the meal.
Round tables do well with a low vase filled with flowers or fall leaves and acorns set right in the table’s center.
One important thing to remember however is that if your table is going to be filled with plates and dishes of food, you will want to keep that centerpiece small, so that it doesn’t take up any needed room or make the table look and feel crowded.
Add A Little Ambiance
Of course you want to make sure that your table has just the ambiance for a celebration and there is nothing like adding a few Thanksgiving candles to cast a warm glow and create just the right sense that this is a special occasion.
White candles on a colorful table work best, and colorful candles on that more sedate table might just add those little touches of color your table needs.
Personal name cards can add a nice touch as well.
Just remember, that while your table decorations can really help to create a festive atmosphere for your Thanksgiving celebrations, nothing will replace your welcoming smile and a relaxed and cheerful disposition.
So plan ahead and avoid the stress of trying to ensure that your holiday is perfect.
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