Make a budget and stick to it.
Don't skimp on flowers.
Plan a simple menu and ask your friends to bring a meal. In fact more than likely they'll offer to do so. It saves on time on money when you adapt a kind of potluck type menu.
Try chicken or cornish hens instead of turkey. I opted for chicken and baked it after seasoning it with some, basil and thyme(from the garden), kosher salt, black pepper, and Jamaican jerk chicken and letting it marinade overnight. I garnished with grapes, more basil, and lemons. It was delicious!
Try alternative seating if you don't have enough chairs. In this case, an ottoman was used for extra seating at the table.
Be realistic regarding the number of friends you can accommodate
Please use your fancy plates! Some say it's ok to use paper plates for Friendsgiving, but that's a big no no for me despite the fact that clean up would be more of a pain, but that's what friends are for- to help with cleaning up!
It's ok to not prepare everything yourself. For e.g., this cake is store bought and that is totally fine!
I chalked the ends of those logs for the party-definitely a great ice breaker.
Sit back, relax, and have a good time. Have you ever hosted or attended a Friendsgiving? xx
Special Thanks to local florist for all the beautiful floral arrangements: wildlycultivatedflorals
Wardrobe from local Lularoe consultant and stylist: Tiffany Parsons
To Kate- you were such a blast!
Photography by the always amazing Leahartman
Tabletop styling: Stacey Blake/Design Addict Mom
Stacey, what a wonderful idea this is!
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Thank you Lisa! xx
DeleteAmazing photos and beautiful ladies !! Be well moms
ReplyDeleteThank you George and thanks for your visit. xo
DeleteFab tips! Love these photos and your gorgeous home!
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Thank you beautiful! xx
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