You can go as simple as writing names out in cursive on nice cards or taking ball ornaments and writing guests name with gold paint pens. I like to make place cards that guests can take home afterward as favors. Place cards make everyone feel important and they help organize the table so you can see where you will need to put boosters or high chairs if children will be at the meal. There's no sense in using your precious time the day before Thanksgiving hunting down the last few cans of pumpkin in town.
We all know that grocery stores can be madhouses during the days leading up to the holidays, so pick up all your ingredients a few days ahead of time, and any boxed or canned items a couple weeks in advance. Go about it as if you'll be occupied the day of the party or gathering because something might very well come up that could soak up your final hours of crunch time. Is there an open evening that needs to be planned? Act now to make reservations or buy tickets if events beyond dinner are on the itinerary for your holiday plans.ĭo absolutely as much as possible beforehand. Once you have your final headcount, are there things that are missing? Are you going to need 3 more place settings? Get as much shopping done out of the way early as possible, especially if something like matching dishes need to be ordered. Make your list of things to buy, things to make, and things to delegate unless you want this to be a one-man show!
Its never to early to get a game plan! You can spend months beforehand arranging your Pinterest boards and looking for ideas for the menu, the table settings, and the weekend's events, but at some point, you need to make decisions, narrow it down, and commit to a plan. Whether this is your first time entertaining guests in your newlywed home, or the hundredth time you'll be having company over for the holidays as well-seasoned grandparents, there are still a number of things to think about and arrange if you want everything to be flawless when you're entertaining! You can never be too prepared if an intimate, elegant gathering with food that reflects the flavors of the season is your goal, and we've got some great entertaining tips and ideas for your holidays this year. If you're entertaining this holiday season, check out these Thanksgiving table settings ideas and holiday entertaining tips! We've partnered with Hen House Linens to share some beautiful tablescape ideas.
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