Thanksgiving Dinner Table Decorating Ideas

Thanksgiving is a day to spend with family and friends, and the table sets the tone! Make it warm and welcoming with a feast of ideas for bountiful place-settings, gorgeous centerpieces, elegant serving trays and themed room decorations. Browse this gallery for ways to give thanks in style, then shop below or at your Party City Store.

Make your prized pie the most beautiful thing on the table by decorating the platter with your favorite colorful extras. Pine cones, fruits and faux leaves look especially festive nestled on a gold platter together with a mouthwatering pie. Your guests won't be able to wait for a slice!

Pretty paper plate designs come in an array of seasonal hues, and by layering them with chargers you don't have to sacrifice style for ease of cleanup. Choose a charger that works with the color scheme and shape of your plates, then top it with a dinner plate and, if you'd like, an appetizer plate. It's elegant and effortless!

Make gathering at the table that much more special by styling each place-setting with well-chosen favors. Candles in autumn shades add warmth, while faux gems scattered nearby catch and reflect the candlelight beautifully. Your guests will enjoy your creativity and appreciate the attention to detail.

Beautiful table decor doesn't have to be pricey. Here, rich-hued plates with seasonal patterns sit prettily atop chargers, paired with silver-look utensils in napkin pockets on the side. To create this look, simply layer the plates, fold the napkin to form a pocket for the cutlery and heighten the fall mood with leaf cutouts.

Create a focal point that is beautiful and original, just by mixing and matching a few simple items. We chose a large candle, pine cones, leaf cutouts and mini pumpkins. Position inside a glass vase, place atop a charger and style around the vase with more fall decorations. Use any combination of these table decorations for a customized display that's all your own!

Dinner guests of all ages will eat up these cute paper turkeys before they dig into the real thing. Colorful turkey and fruit cutouts add a fanciful, feathered touch to the table if you're hosting a casual affair, and are just the thing if you have a separate table for a flock of little ones. Gobble, gobble!

Putting together a tray of candles is easy and it makes a big impression. Mix and match candles like this mosaic glass votive and include seasonal candles shaped like acorns for a decidedly autumn feel. Complete this festive fall look with cinnamon-scented pine cones and autumn leaves.

Create visual interest at different levels by hanging paper decorations over the table. Whether you choose shaped decorations like autumn leaves and acorns, or an array of paper fans in gorgeous hues, you can be sure that they'll add a bright seasonal note to your party and amp up your coordinating table decorations.

Welcome guests with a warm greeting. Whether it's a simple Happy Thanksgiving or a more personalized message, tailor it to your decor by selecting a customizable note card with a border that matches your table's color scheme. To make it personal, create a customized message such as "Byrne Family Thanksgiving." Order ten or more online, or for smaller quantities, visit your Party City Store.

Celebrate nature's bounty with a fresh fruit centerpiece. A generous pumpkin basket overflowing with seasonal offerings brings a palette of autumn colors to your table. Fill it with apples, grapes, pears, oranges and mini pumpkins. With the centerpiece as your focal point, experiment with complementary table decor like this card that welcomes guests with a Happy Thanksgiving greeting.

Use mini pumpkins to make "place cards" that guide guests to their seats – and brighten the table. Write the name on a strip of paper, add a sprig of herbs, and tie onto the pumpkin's stem with ribbon in a contrasting hue. Make a nest for your pumpkin on a small square appetizer plate topped with faux maple leaves. Your guests will be pleased to take these home as favors.

Make guests feel at home the moment they enter with a festive greeting that looks great alongside your seasonal decorations. A glittering "Welcome Friends" banner surrounded by autumn wreaths easily enhances a buffet table and makes your space more inviting.

Smart hostesses love items that combine form with function. Instead of using plain toothpicks for a cheese display, add some seasonal flair with these decorative picks in warm fall colors and shapes. These picks would also look cute atop cupcakes or holding olives in a cocktail.

Even if you're not very crafty, it's easy to create this bountiful DIY autumn centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table. Start with a cupcake stand, lay faux leaves over the openings, then top them with mini pumpkins, gourds, bittersweet and pine cones. Scatter more leaves and mini pumpkins around the table to extend the theme.

The little ones in the family will gobble up this crafty activity. Give them plain place cards and foam stickers in seasonal designs. Have them write guests' names, decorate the borders, and place the cards at each seat. The kids will enjoy having an important job and these colorful creations add a sweet touch to the table!

Wrapping a little piece of ribbon or raffia around your fork and spoon makes a nice decorative touch. This idea works especially well if you're hosting a buffet so guests pick up all the utensils they need before sitting down to eat. For the best selection of ribbon visit your nearest Party City store.

Cozied up by the fireplace, guests will be delighted to see you approaching with a gorgeous tray of warming apple cider or mulled wine. Sweet cinnamon and nutmeg spiced drinks taste even more festive when served from our bright fall foliage cups alongside coordinating beverage napkins.