We all love to throw a great dinner party, and Im here to help! Below are a cornucopia of great ideas for festive fall entertaining, much of which can even be applied towards your Thanksgiving feast!

Establish an appropriate menu. For lots of impressive and tasty options:
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For four delicious Thanksgiving menus:
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Next, design and send the invitations!
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Time to decorate! Set the table with deep fall colors:

Multi-patterned fall tablecloth:
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Richly colored dinnerware:
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Simple autumn centerpiece:
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A fun take on place cards:
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For other ideas on how to make gorgeous table settings:
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If youre holding Thanksgiving at your place, see this road map to hostess success:
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If you prefer to hold a party that is less hassle, here are some helpful hints for an elegant wine tasting party:
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