15 Breathtaking Thanksgiving Place Card Ideas

The holidays are upon us, and that means lots of dinner parties with friends and family — and figuring out where to seat everyone! So whether you need to arrange your table to keep the peace or simply want to add some more glitz and glamour to your tablescape, try some of these unique and beautiful Thanksgiving place card ideas!

Simple Candles
Kristi Murphy

Simple Candles

These simple, elegant stickers can really go on anything, but we love the idea of place card candles! Your guests can take them home as a memorable (and useful) keepsake.

Twig and Twine
Almost Makes Perfect

Twig and Twine

If your Thanksgiving dinner has a more rustic, down-to-earth vibe, these twig and twine place cards are the perfect addition to your table. They're so simple to make, and you can whip up the supplies in no time at all! They're also easy to reuse and the cards themselves can be swapped out easily.

Leather Feathers
Say Yes

Leather Feathers

Want to impress your guests? These leather feather place cards are sure to do the trick! They're shockingly simple and could be used for both rustic and superelegant Thanksgiving tables.

Gold Glittered Feathers
Make Life Lovely

Gold Glittered Feathers

For something a little less time consuming, try these gold glittered feathers. They add a touch of glamour to any Thanksgiving tablescape, but they're simple enough that they would fit with any theme or decor style! These gold ones are stunning, but you can switch up the color to match the place settings.

Gold Fruit
You and Lu

Gold Fruit

Gold-painted fruit place cards look incredibly expensive and fabulous but are a cinch to make. They can be made with real fruit or plastic fruit — whichever one you prefer or can get your hands on! Tie a simple name tag to the top and you've got yourself something out of a decor magazine.

Thankful Card
The Crafting Chicks

Thankful Card

This is a great idea for getting your guests involved in the Thanksgiving spirit! Put these cards on each place setting for people to write what they're thankful for. Then, before you start making your way through all that turkey and stuffing, ask everyone to read theirs. It's the perfect way to bring everyone together and really feel the spirit of the season.

Chalkboard Clipboards
Sarah Hearts

Chalkboard Clipboards

This is such a fun place card idea! These would be great for a low-key Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving, and they double as name cards and a clipboard for your guests to write what they're thankful for.

Glitter Pumpkins
Oh My Creative

Glitter Pumpkins

What's Thanksgiving without a couple of pumpkins? Kick your pumpkins up a notch with some glitter and a cute name tag to turn them into some pretty eye-catching place cards. And that copper glitter is so on trend!

Colorblock Feather & Polka Dots
Fox Hollow Cottage

Colorblock Feather & Polka Dots

Add a bit of femininity and glamour to your Thanksgiving tablescape! These place cards are so easy to make but will make a huge statement with your guests. The gold is so on point, but feel free to use your favorite colors to match your Thanksgiving decor scheme!

Rustic Calligraphy
Lemon Thistle

Rustic Calligraphy

Try your hand at some beautiful calligraphy with a huge impact. While this place setting DIY might seem time consuming, it makes up for it with its budget friendliness! Perfect for that rustic Thanksgiving table.

Acorn and Leaf
Made in a Day

Acorn and Leaf

This wonderfully autumnal creation is the perfect addition to your tablescape this holiday season. The acorn would also make a great Christmas tree decoration for your guests to take home!

Dip-Dyed and Modern
Christine Wisnieski for Design for Mankind

Dip-Dyed and Modern

If you want something a little more modern, these dip-dyed cubes could be for you. They're so simple but beautiful enough to make a statement on their own — the perfect place card holders for your Friendsgiving feast!

Modern Color Scheme
Mint & Lovely

Modern Color Scheme

These place cards give traditional Thanksgiving table decor a modern twist. The unique color scheme would be a great addition to more contemporary decor and classic table settings alike!

Simple and Elegant
Julie Blanner

Simple and Elegant

Sometimes less is more, and that's exactly what these beautiful place cards show. A simple leaf motif and a handwritten name in metallic ink is all you need for a gorgeous Thanksgiving place card.

Quick and Stylish
My Fabuless Life

Quick and Stylish

You don't have to spend hours crafting place cards to make something unique! These pumpkin place cards are a quick but festive way to add some Thanksgiving cheer to your table. The chalk name cards are a nice touch, too!