If you don’t know, Friendsgiving is a Thanksgiving-esque meal with friends usually the week before Thanksgiving and it’s a great chance to celebrate how grateful you are for all your friends. While the food and the friends are fun, festive Friendsgiving decor can take your party to the next level. Here are 13 easy Friendsgiving decor ideas to make this year’s get together one for the books!
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1. Festive banner
If you’ve Googled “Friendsgiving decor” or looked it up on Pinterest, you’ve seen these. 100%. That doesn’t mean they aren’t cute, though! Adding a cute wall banner for your party is a great way to set the tone for your party and there’s tons of options available.
2. Paper table runner
Kraft paper makes a cute and simple table runner. It’s cheap, customizable, and it can even save your table or tablecloth from staining. It looks particularly cute when paired with a fun tablescape, you can find some of our favorite Thanksgiving tablescapes here!
3. Place cards
Place cards add a cute, personalized touch and are a great way to add some flair to your decor. You can make your own place cards or buy custom ones on Etsy, we really like these.
4. Cocktail dispenser
Fun and functional Friendsgiving decor is the best of both worlds, and a unique cocktail dispenser checks both boxes. For the cherry on top, try out a festive cocktail recipe! The recipe for the delicious fall sangria pictured can be found here.
5. Balloon arch
Balloon arches have become a staple for parties of all types and these rust and cream set is perfect for a Friendsgiving celebration. These sets come with all the balloons in all the sizes and colors you need, if you’re looking for a fun photo opportunity one of these may work for you!
6. Charcuterie board
In our books, a charcuterie board might be the ultimate Friendsgiving decor item. If you’re having a large group over, using a large piece of kraft paper as a board if an easy way to lay everything out with minimal mess. We love how this charcuterie board incorporates pumpkins to led it a seasonal vibe.
7. Cute tablescape
Another shameless tablescape plug! A cool tablescape sets the tone for the whole gathering, and we see it as the backbone of Friendsgiving decor. It can be laidback, chic, simple, or funky, there’s options out there for everyone! We made a whole post about our favorites here if you’re looking for ideas!
8. Vibrant candles
Candles maximize the vibes of your decor. Whether it’s cozy, elegant, or moody, candles amplify your aesthetic and help set the mood. We love these orange tapers, but there are plenty of options to suit any look you’re going for. We’d recommend going with unscented candles for any situation where people will be eating.
9. Cute disposable plates
When people are converging to eat there’s going to be fun, maybe comradery and good memories, but without doubt there will be dishes. Piles of dishes. If you’re inviting a large group over, consider using some cute disposable plates to make clean up more bearable. We love these sage green ruffled plates!
10. Fun napkins
Fun napkins are a great way to add some humor to your party and are nice because they are functional, disposable, and easy to store. There’s all sorts of napkins available so check them out for an easy option to amp up your decor.
11. Foil backdrop
Festive wall features have become a hallmark of Friendsgiving decor as they’re perfect for taking pictures in front of. Tinsel foil is the perfect option for a simple and bright option that comes in a variety of options.
12. Pumpkin wine bucket
This pumpkin wine bucket is a fun DIY option for your Friendsgiving deco. Carve out the pumpkin, fill it with ice, and add your white wine! It’s a simple way to keep things easy and laidback and could even be a party activity!
13. Custom wine glass tags
When all your friends come together to celebrate (and drink) there’s bound to be glasses everywhere. To avoid mix ups, try personalized drink tags! We love this one from Etsy!
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