13 Festive Friendsgiving Decor Ideas For Your Group

Friendsgiving, the tradition of getting together with friends who are like family, is an amazing opportunity to celebrate your favorite people with a delicious meal. Even though it tends to have a reputation as a casual Thanksgiving, you still can creatively decorate and set the tone for a fun evening. Want some ideas of what to use? Check out these festive Friendsgiving decor ideas that will be as original and cool as your special group of friends.

For a real shake-up, check out some of the Peerspace listings we’ve provided and imagine what you could pull off with an entirely new venue for your holiday. Peerspace is the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals and makes it easy to discover and rent special venues near you. So for now, let’s get to the Friendsgiving decor ideas and the Peerspace venues that help you bring it all together.

1. Set expectations with the right invite

We get it, sometimes it’s just easier to make plans in your group chat, but sending out invites for a party can be a great little keepsake and set the mood going in. If you’re looking for something more rustic, then this gold pumpkin Friendsgiving invitation from Zazzle is a winner. Or if you’re looking for something lighter in tone, this “Feast Mode” invite will make sure everybody shows up this year hungry!

Need a beautiful setting to complement your snazzy invite? Then check out this luxury home with views overlooking the Gulf of Mexico in Bradenton, FL. It has everything you need to cook and serve a gorgeous Friendsgiving feast, including a full kitchen, a stunning dining area, and views you and your friends will be talking about for weeks.

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2. Setup wine cork place card holders to get everybody seated

The last thing you want is everybody fighting over a seat when it comes time to sit down and eat. Put your guests in their own assigned seats at the dinner table with these cute wine cork place card holders from Mojo Makery’s Etsy shop. You probably know your friends best, and sometimes it’s better for some to sit on opposite sides of the table!

3. Hang a funny banner to set the celebratory tone

What party is complete without a banner? Friendsgiving is an opportunity for some more lighthearted fun that usually involves a little adult humor. That means you can have a laugh with some of your Friendsgiving decor ideas!

Check out this “Let’s Get Basted” banner from Amazon that’ll spark quite a few jokes. Or this slightly more vulgar one that will catch your friends off guard. Either way, they’re in the spirit of celebrating getting together with your best pals.

4. Decorate for your group’s favorite sports team

Friendsgiving falls squarely in the middle of football season! Chances are that when you’re getting together for your party, there’ll be a game on in the background. Show your support for your team and put up all the banners and jerseys you can find.

If you need inspiration, this incredible man cave hang-out space in Navarre, OH has lounge space and a golf simulator that would be the star of any Friendsgiving dinner. There are so many more beautiful properties and venues just like this available on Peerspace so see what you can find in your area!

5. Raise the stakes of your party games with silly turkey hats

Your friend group probably doesn’t need more reasons to get competitive while you play your party games. But, that shouldn’t stop you from getting these goofy plush turkey hats from Amazon for the losers of your party games to wear. While prizes for the winners are always a good idea, punishments for the loser always tend to be more fun. Set up your favorite board game and find out who the real turkey of your group is!

6. Set up fall decorations to set the mood

Don’t think your friends won’t notice if you slack on the decorations this year. Make sure you’re well prepared for all of your fall decorations with some quick and effective options from Party City. This set of 12 fake gourds will only cost you a few bucks, and these fall leaves string lights will bring the warm glow of the season right into your living room.

7. Enjoy your seasonal sips with a Thanksgiving straw

When you get together with friends, there’s bound to be some adult beverages being enjoyed. To turn your drinks into fun Friendsgiving decor ideas, try out these cute Thanksgiving dinner straws from Amazon. They’re made out of paper, so you’ll be doing the planet a favor while you have a drink through these adorably decorated straws.

8. Gather Friendsgiving photo booth props

The most tried and true way to get everybody to take goofy pictures is by having them all squeeze together in a photo booth! And if you’re having a Friendsgiving party, you’re going to want the right props. These cute Friendsgiving props from Amazon have everything you need to get those pictures coming out just right.

Don’t have a photo booth at home? Neither do we, but Peerspace has plenty of amazing properties that do. This spacious multipurpose event space in Beltsville, MD offers you more than just a large event venue with space for 150 guests. Your rental fee includes tables, chairs, a kitchen, and a sound system, with fun extras like a 360 photo booth also available for you and your guests. All you need to do is bring the props and smiling faces.

Our Friendsgiving game ideas provide all the entertainment you need for your gathering!

9. Send your guests home with goodie bags

As we get older, it seems like leaving a party with a goodie bag is a thing of the past. Why not revive this birthday party trend and send your friends home with a few little treats? Wayfair has these Friendsgiving favor bags that are totally unique. The quality cotton canvas pouches have plenty of room for something that’ll leave your friends thinking about your party long after they leave.

10. Escape to somewhere tropical with your decorations

With the weather starting to cool off quite a bit during the holiday season, why not let your Friendsgiving decor ideas warm you up? Everybody loves a tiki bar party, so have your friends get dressed in your favorite summer gear and sip on some fruity mixed drinks!

If you don’t want to go through the trouble of setting up your own decorations, check out what you can find with Peerspace. This quirky mid-century home tiki bar in the Atlanta area would provide a totally unique and memorable setting for your Friendsgiving gathering.

“I loved the Tiki Bar and pool,” shares a Peerspace reviewer of this Atlanta-area Peerspace. “We had about 14 people over for a pool party and had a terrific time. Bret is so helpful and easy to communicate with. The decor and pool are even cuter than pictured.”

Our luau food ideas can help you keep the tropical theme going with your menu. Check them out and prepare to wow your friends!

11. Embrace your inner child by setting up a pinata

There’s nothing better as a kid than swinging hard at a pinata and watching candy go flying. Since you wind up acting like big kids when you get together with your friends anyway, why not add a pinata to the mix? This festive turkey pinata from Amazon is inexpensive and just begging to be opened up by your Friendsgiving partiers!

12. Love hip-hop? Book a themed space that comes decorated!

If you and your friends love all things hip-hop, then why not use it as a theme for your Friendsgiving? As we’ve shown you earlier in this article, pulling off a themed event is easy with Peerspace. You can book a space that matches your theme so that all you have to do is show up with your friends and party!

For example, our friends in NYC can book this unique artist event space in Stapleton, Staten Island, home to the Wu-Tang Clan! The venue is 1,700 square feet and features an open layout, graffiti-covered walls, incredible A/V equipment, and even a kitchen for whipping up your Friendsgiving feast.

13. Use nature as the perfect and most natural Friendsgiving decor

Use Peerspace to book a charming cabin rental that has all the comforts of home, plus incredible natural vistas. For example, check out this stunning lakehouse in Upstate New York in Athens. It’s a sprawling 2,270-square-foot rustic abode with beautiful architecture, a modern kitchen, a large indoor fireplace, and an outdoor patio complete with a picnic table and a barbecue grill for making and eating some delicious Friendsgiving dishes.

The best part? It means your Friendsgiving decor ideas will be provided by Mother Nature, including towering trees covered in autumn leaves!

Friendsgiving decor ideas: conclusion

We hope these Friendsgiving decor ideas have you ready to create an awesome space for your friends to gather and dine. And if you’re short on time, or simply wish to celebrate somewhere brand new, check out dinner venue rentals near you on Peerspace. Our platform can connect you with sensational dining spaces in cities across the globe.

And since locals operate Peerspaces, you can rely on your host to help you out with various aspects of your party planning if you wish. Hosting a memorable event has never been easier…or more fun!

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