Ahh, the holiday's. To me, it's the best time of the year. For others, not so much. I believe we can create how our Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday's will be by making a decision for them to be great. Sometimes, there are situations that occur, say, your hubby agrees to host your first Thanksgiving Dinner without talking to you first. It happens.
Your first reaction could be to stress out and fly off the handle at your husband's thoughtlessness, or you can calmly, but firmly, express your fears and apprehension to hubby and then sit down together and come up with an action plan.
Lucky for you, you don't have to use all the suggestions your hubby comes up with for your Thanksgiving Dinner preparations, unless he is an HGTV addict. I partnered with the experts at Wayfair to bring you seven simple tips to host your first Thanksgiving Dinner.
Set
Your Table in Advance
Laying
out your tablescape before guests arrive means you can focus on what matters
most once everyone is gathered together—and avoid scrambling. To ensure you’re ready
for these major hosting moments, consider what you’ll want to complete your
dinner table when you register, and not just what you’ll need for everyday use.
Display
Your Gifted Pieces
Nothing
makes your family and friends feel quite as special as seeing their thoughtful
wedding gift put to good use. Consider who you’re hosting—and if their wedding
gifts are a good fit for entertaining, like tabletop pieces, serveware, or
vases.
Create
a Self-Serve Bar
Not
only does this keep you from drowning in drink requests, but your guests will
appreciate the opportunity to lend a hand, mingle, and customize their own
drink. Set up your bar cart, buffet, or any other available surface in a
central location with barware essentials—and whip up a signature cocktail
that’s best served in batches. Punch bowls and drink dispensers are excellent
registry additions for the home bar, as they’re fit for a crowd.
Know
Your Menu
And
make sure you’re armed with all the tools to properly execute it! From roasting
and pie pans to food processors, some of the most iconic holiday dishes require
specialty cookware. Our secret trick to having what you need on hand? When you
register, think about your favorite meals and how you’d prepare them. Then, add
each element you’ll need.
Get
Crafty with Centerpieces
Don’t
feel like you need to one-up Pinterest on your first holiday hosting. You can
create a beautiful centerpiece out of the versatile pieces that you already
have at home—which are some of our favorite registry picks. Candlesticks,
vases, lanterns, serving bowls, and cake stands make for eye-catching displays
when paired with seasonal fruits, gourds, greenery, or branches.
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| FTD Flowers |
Don’t
Overlook Extra Storage
For
everything from guests’ outerwear to scrumptious leftovers, as well as for your
special seasonal touches, like fine china, silver, and décor. Preempting your
needs from the moment everyone arrives to after the last person heads home will
help you stay calm and organized—and guests love to give wedding gifts that
will make your life easier.
Overnight
Guests? Think Short and Long Term
Making
your guests feel welcome when staying over is as simple as being prepared to
host them—and that means covering the basics, like bedding and bath linens.
Even if you don’t have a dedicated guest room, registering for extra sets of
sheets and towels will help avoid any last-minute laundry loads. And your
guests can enjoy the benefits their luxurious gift whenever they visit.
Easy right?! If you find yourself beginning to panic, take a few deep breaths and refer often to the seven tips from Wayfair to get through your first official Thanksgiving holiday with your new family.
Happy Thanksgiving!
SAMALA
*Table setting provided by Wayfair.
*Flower arrangement provided by FTD.
*Photography provided by Justin Carrington
Table Setting Elements from Wayfair:
Victoria Chenille Jacquard Daisy Table Runner (burgundy)
20 oz. Daphne Stemless WineGlass by Fitz and Floy (gold)
20 oz. Daphne Stemless WineGlass by Fitz and Floy (gold)
Daphne 6.5" GlassPedestal Platewith Dome (silver medley)
Providence Napkin
(gray)
Flat Ribbon Pick (silver)
Silk Astible Spray with FauxLeaves (burgundy)
Glitter Berry Christmas Spray (champagne)
*Special thanks to FTD for providing the flower arrangement for this post. FTD has a wide assortment of arrangements for all occasions, can provide Same Day Delivery, and their line of Luxury/Premium brand is absolutely fabulous for people like me who love the "wow" factor.
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