This is going to be my first year hosting a Friendsgiving! I can already tell it’s so different from simply being a guest at someone’s Friendsgiving.
Because I’m in full-on prep mode, I thought I’d share the 10 best Friendsgiving ideas for a great party.
Best Friendsgiving Ideas
1. Send a paper invite
So oldskool, but so fun! Whenever I get a paper invite, I feel double the excitement as when receiving a digital one. Paper invites are great for making your friends feel special and excited to come to your Friendsgiving.
Friendsgiving Invite Ideas:
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Party Invitations
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A big part of a successful Friendsgiving is the food. Some of your friends might also do a traditional Thanksgiving with their family, so with food, you can go any way you want. Make it traditional; go for a Mexican or Chinese food theme; you name it.
The crucial part of organizing food for your Friendsgiving is to assign everyone a dish. Make a Google Sheet in which you write down the appetizers, mains, sides, and desserts you need. Also, write down the drinks. Then divide the dishes/drinks somewhat between you and your friends.
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Assign everyone dish Home Decor
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A Friendsgiving party asks for some fantastic decorations. For Friendsgiving, I love a Fall theme, with cozy lights and warm tones.
I also think buying a Friendsgiving banner and garland is super cute.
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Pick decoration theme Home Decor
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Tablescapes are everything! To get the perfect atmosphere for your Friendsgiving, you need a beautiful-looking table. Don’t worry; it doesn’t have to be expensive.
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Friendsgiving Table Runner
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A great way to make all your guests feel welcome is by giving them a place card. You can get cute and affordable place cards on Amazon or DYI.
A place card makes the Friendsgiving tablescape complete!
Cute Friendsgiving Place Card Idea:
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For a Friendsgiving party, you can do something more interesting than just wine. For example, make a fall-themed welcome cocktail.
Tip: Pay attention to the presentation because that elevates the drink!
Friendsgiving Cocktail Idea:
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Drink Pitcher
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I think serving the food buffet style is the easiest thing to do for a Friendsgiving. When your guests arrive, they can put the food on that table.
Make sure you label the dishes, so everyone knows what is what.
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Serving Platters
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For gatherings like Friendsgiving, you need some games! Games like Pictionary or Uno are a lot of fun and will, without a doubt, elevate your night.
You might even add in some Karaoke.
Best Friendsgiving Games:
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Party Games
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Make sure you’re prepared for your Friendsgiving night with a fantastic playlist!
You can also ask your friends to share some of their favorite songs or artists, so you can prepare and make it a great night.
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Playlist Home Decor
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If you want to go festive and a little quirky, this Friendsgiving balloon banner in rose gold is the best!
Recreate this Friendsgiving Balloon Banner Idea:
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Friendsgiving Party Banner
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