Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that calls for special Thanksgiving table place settings. We’ve collected all sorts of ideas for Thanksgiving place settings whether you want something more formal or something more fun! There’s truly something for every type of Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving celebration!
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I love a good table setting, especially for Thanksgiving. It’s just a day that calls for something special and these Thanksgiving table settings (and these gratitude activities) are perfect for adding that special touch!
I’m personally more into simple Thanksgiving place settings because my family is more simple, but I know that other people love going all out with their Thanksgiving day table settings, so I’ve put together ideas for every Thanksgiving feast!
Hopefully these ideas inspire you as you’re creating your very own table settings for Thanksgiving – I know I found some new ideas to try this year!
Elegant Thanksgiving Tablescapes
Create Thanksgiving Day table settings that are elegant yet inviting! With layered linens, beautifully stacked plates, and warm fall touches, you can set a formal Thanksgiving table that feels festive, stylish, and perfectly welcoming.
Candlelit Centerpieces
This looks like a table setting that should be served in a fairy garden under twinkle lights and covered in a light dusking of snow. Beautiful use of natural elements, like the pinecones and greenery garland, that give it a welcoming feel.
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Harvest Colors
Lean into the Renaissance era with this warm harvest table setting. It’s a beautiful mix of florals, fruits, and metals with rich fabrics and ornate plates that all work cohesively to create a beautiful table.
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Velvet Pumpkins
Velvet immediately turns a typical pumpkin into an elegant centerpiece. Easily recreate this table at home with these elegant harvest colored pumpkins.
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Rose Gold
Rose gold is not just for jewelry. This themed table highlights the beautiful metal throughout in a variety of ways, like rose gold candlesticks and table cards.
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White And Gold
White and gold is a classic, elegant color scheme that translates into a refined formal table setting. And those gold rimmed glasses are just beautiful! Great option for a formal adult dinner.
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Mixed Metals
The days of matching metals are passed; now mixing them is encouraged. Got lots of silvers and golds you love, perfect, use them both just like this table setting does with the gold scalloped chargers and the rose gold pumpkins. Great way to use what you have.
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Simple Thanksgiving Place Settings
Keep Thanksgiving simple and stylish with a simple table setting! Simple centerpieces, natural textures, and a few thoughtful details make it effortlessly elegant and perfectly cozy.
Dark Table Top
Whites, golds, and greens pop vibrantly against the black tablecloth and create a table setting that is both timeless and modern. It focuses more on the place settings and uses simple items in the center that complement them.
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Small Centerpiece
This inviting table features one thoughtfully crafted minimal centerpiece and personalized individual place settings. It creates a welcoming, intimate table perfect for close friends and family.
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Sage Green
This is the perfect example of less being more. With minimal items each elements shines. It’s refined, organic, and beautiful, what more can you ask for? If you don’t know how to tie the napkin bows, these boho leaf napkin rings would be beautiful too!
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Dark Organics
Another great example of a moody table that uses less. The dark plates and twig placemats create a dark color scheme that highlights the fall details like the pumpkins.
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Pumpkin Plates
A few key items go a long way when creating a table, like these pumpkin bowls. There are plenty of great tips for using items you already have at home to create a beautiful tablescape on a budget.
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Colorful Thanksgiving Dinner Place Settings
Bring the joy of the season to life with a colorful Thanksgiving table! Mix vibrant hues, playful patterns, and bold accents for a festive setting that feels fun, cheerful, and full of personality.
Dark And Moody
Lean into the rich warmth of a darker color scheme paired with the rose gold silverware with this elegant table setting. It’s a great use of florals that looks natural without being wild of overtaking the space.
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Bright and Colorful
This clever table is a masterclass in color. It’s the perfect inspiration for anyone looking to brighten their table with colorful plates and decor that fall outside the traditional Thanksgiving palette.
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Woodland Wonderland
This woodland-themed table looks like it was foraged straight out of the woods. It has everything you can think of, from moss to fake antlers to feathers. Perfect for anyone looking to mix it up from the typical orange harvest vibe.
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Greenery And Pumpkins
Great use of those decorative pumpkins that everyone seems to have but doesn’t know what to do with after Halloween. Simply dress them up with some greenery and add some nice napkins for a memorable Thanksgiving table.
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Plaid Party
If you’ve ever been to a fabric store and been drawn to a fabric you loved but had no use for (it’s always plaid for me), this table is for you! Theme your entire table around that fabric or dress up a plaid table runner with some pumpkins for an amazing centerpiece.
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Seasonal Fruit
This table features a wide variety of seasonal fruit, a great way to highlight a garden or give you an excuse to go apple picking. It’s paired beautifully with gold-brushed dishware and simple greenery.
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Paisley And Teal
Purple and teals come together seamlessly in this colorful Thanksgiving table setting. This whimsical table is a great reference if you are looking to build a colorful table. Plus, I love that you could use the little pumpkin bowl place setting to hide a treat or the first course!
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Fall Themed Thanksgiving Place Settings
Celebrate the season with a fall-colored Thanksgiving table! Rich tones of rust, gold, and deep green create a warm, cozy setting that captures the beauty of autumn and is bound to impress your guests.
Gourdeous Table
Simple way to let the gourd-eous gourds be the center of attention with minimal other items. This beautiful table is organic and simple in the best way and really easy to replicate.
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Warm Fall Colors
Copper mugs and gratitude plates are just a few of the details that bring this table together. The muted colors and creams are the perfect palette for a warm table.
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Vintage Woodland
This is a great example of mixing textures, colors, and patterns in a seamless table. Lots of good ideas for anyone looking to reuse DIY pumpkins or mismatching plates.
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Blue And Mustard
Find the perfect balance of bright and cheery in this mustard and blue themed table. It’s elegant without being over the top. Plus, those mustard wine glasses are perfection!
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Pinecone Garland
Pull out your Christmas garland early this year. A simple makeover with some flowers and pumpkin accents, and a traditional pinecone garland becomes the perfect centerpiece for a Thanksgiving table.
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Outdoor Table
Get comfortable with this cozy outdoor table setting. The minimal decor only enhances the natural beauty of the setting. Perfect set up for an intimate night with friends and family.
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Thanksgiving Table for Kids
Make Thanksgiving extra fun with a Thanksgiving kids’ table that’s playful, colorful, and full of creativity! Simple crafts, Thanksgiving activities, bright tableware, and a few interactive touches will keep little guests happy and entertained all meal long. You might even find the adults wanting to change seats.
Kraft Paper Kids Table
This kraft paper table is turned into the ultimate kids’ table with built-in activities for them to do. It’s so simple yet a great way to give the kids a space that’s just for them.
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Bright And Colorful
Love the vibrant color scheme that makes this table setting. It’s whimsical and playful, making it inviting for kids. I love the unique paper plates they use!
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Coloring Table
Warm and cozy and full of kid-friendly items, this table is a great option for anyone looking to do a kid-friendly table setting. It’s a great use of those mini pumpkins and gourds you’ve been collecting all season. And if you want to make it even more kid-friendly, you could add a Thanksgiving coloring tablecloth!
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Simple Kids Table
Great reminder of how simple and easy it can be to have a kids’ table. This is a table that kids can set themselves and gives them plenty of space to wiggle and interact with each other. Plus, cute Thanksgiving snacks in the middle is always a win!
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Thanksgiving Placemats
Turn your kid’s favorite fall crafts and pumpkins into the perfect centerpiece. Add these Thanksgiving placemats for an interactive and fun table that the kids (and adults) will want to sit at.
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Gratitude Tree
This engaging table setting is so fun for kids. Kids will love the gratitude tree that they can add to throughout the day and a simple place setting that looks like the adult table. Or if you don’t want to do a tree, you could add these gratitude turkeys at each place setting!
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DIY Thanksgiving Table Decorations
Add a personal touch to your Thanksgiving with DIY table settings! Handmade details, repurposed household items, and simple projects make your table feel uniquely festive and full of heart.
Berry Napkin Rings
Take your table to the next level with these easy DIY details. It’s a great example of taking simple materials like a berry garland and turning them into something fancy and festive fit for a traditional Thanksgiving.
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DIY Floral Arrangement
This is layering done in the best way. All the necessary plates were stacked beautifully, and with the cherry on top, being the golden, thankful napkin rings. It’s simple, elegant, and easy to do at home with things on hand. And that simple floral arrangement in the background really ties all together!
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Pears And Leaves
Simple, refined, and elegant are the perfect words to describe this table. The natural colors mix perfectly with the brass candle holders and white plates in a way that feels otherworldly and regal. Top it all off with the DIY place card made from a simple leaf for fall perfection!
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Fresh Florals
This table feels like being inside a pumpkin, in the best way. It’s designed to help you recreate the look using natural elements you find all around you. It’s easy to DIY by just finding things in nature around you!
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Fall Colored Vases
Recreate this look with minimal expense. Grab some tall vases from the thrift store, add in dried colored beans and legumes, and decorate with flowers for a memorable centerpiece without breaking the budget.
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DIY Thankful Placemat
Brass and copper combine masterfully in this tasteful table setting. With large harvest-themed items in the center, it fills the space without being cluttered. The DIY thankful placemats are the perfect detail to complete the look.
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Kraft Table Runner
Turn a strip of kraft paper into an elegant table runner with stylish script and thankful words. Add in organic details and you’ve got a minimal tasteful table.
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Repurposed Items
This table uses things like mason jars and decorative bowls to fill the space. Most of the items are things you have on hand and can be recreated to fit your space easily.
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Sweater Pumpkins
Eliminate the stress of having young kids mixed with fine china by focusing on family-friendly items, like these sweater pumpkins. This cute table is perfect for celebrating with all ages.
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DIY Leaf Napkin
Decoupaged pumpkins, mixed metals, elegant turkeys, and leaf shaped napkins come together in the best way to create this stylish table. The gorgeous printed menu doesn’t hurt either!
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Unique Thanksgiving Place Cards
One of the top answers to the question “how to make Thanksgiving special” in my Thanksgiving Family Feud game was to use personalized place cards! Creative place settings add a personal touch, making each guest feel welcomed and turning your table into a conversation-worthy display.
Mini Pie Name Cards
No better name card than a personalized mini pie. Combined with the rich orange and soft teals mixed with flowers and pumpkins combine to create an organic and sophisticated table.
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Mini Pumpkin Place Cards
Add little mini pumpkins with personalized names on them to make things feel a little more special without a lot more work. This beautiful Thanksgiving place setting would make anyone excited to sit in their seat!
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DIY Pumpkin Pie Table Cards
Personalize the place settings with this cute DIY pie name card. It’s a cute touch that can enhance any table.
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Acorn Name Card
Another great option for anyone looking for an organic or minimal table. It’s proof that you don’t have to stuff vases or load up the table runner with decor to fill the space.
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Stuffed Pumpkin
Turn each plate setting into the focus of the table rather than the center. These eye-catching stuffed pumpkins double as the perfect decor item and name tags.
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Leaf Place Cards
Make it as simple as possible by writing names on leaves! This ties everything together while still making things feel personalized.
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DIY Pom Pom Place Cards
These cute Thanksgiving pom poms make the perfect place cards! Upgrade them even more by adding a little note and name for each of your guests!
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Cork Turkeys
Let the kids help out by making these cute Thanksgiving cork turkeys and add a name to one of the feathers to use them as place cards!
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Thanksgiving ornaments
These Thanksgiving ornaments make the perfect place cards with just a touch of Thanksgiving and Christmas mixed together! Plus, they can take them home to remember your wonderful time together! Just fill clear ornaments with fall colored items to make these!
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Wood Place Cards
If you’re doing a natural feeling Thanksgiving tablescape, these wood place cards would be perfect! They come with the little wood slices and the name cards you can personalize for guests!
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Clothespin Turkeys
These fun turkey place cards made out of clothespins are not only cute as can be, they’re easy to make with my friend Cori’s easy tutorial!
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Rosemary Wreaths
Grab some of these mini wreaths, add a name, and voila you have the most elegant personalized Thanksgiving place cards in minutes!
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Paper Pumpkin Place Cards
Use this tutorial to make simple paper pumpkins and add names on top. It’ll just cost you the price of a few sheets of paper!
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Edible Thanksgiving Place Cards
Who wouldn’t love to get these personalized place cards with some Thanksgiving M&Ms inside? You can’t get enough treats on Thanksgiving and these ones are just cute! You can get the plastic containers here!
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Turkey Name Cards
Grab these cute turkey name cards to add some color and fun to your Thanksgiving place settings! Plus, these ones can be used year after year!
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