Thanksgiving Table Pieces: Place Cards, Serving Boards, and Thankful Signs
Thanksgiving is three weeks out, which is closer than it sounds for custom pieces. Here's how to dress the table with something that lasts.
Thanksgiving is on November 26 this year. That sounds like plenty of time, but custom pieces need a proof and a few days of production, plus shipping. If you want something engraved for the table, now is the time to start.
Wood place cards
A small engraved wood card at each seat makes every guest feel welcome, and it gives you something to keep. If you host every year, wood place cards can be reused, with new names added each time. For a big family, they also make it easy to seat people.
Serving boards
A large board for the turkey, a smaller board for appetizers, or a charcuterie board for the pre-dinner snacks all work. An engraved board stays on the counter long after the holiday and keeps getting used.
A thankful sign
A wood sign with a short line like "Thankful" and the family name, or a board where guests write what they're thankful for, gives the table a focal point. It also works as a decoration for the rest of the fall.
Host gifts for Friendsgiving
Friendsgiving is a good excuse to bring something better than a bottle of wine. A coaster set or a small engraved board is a gift the host will use again.
How early should I order Thanksgiving pieces?
Early November is the best time. Pieces with names need a proof, and names take longer to check. If you wait until the middle of the month, you may run out of time.
Can place cards be reused every year?
Yes. A set of wood place cards for your regular guests can come out every year. Add new cards for new guests as the family grows. If you want to keep the set going, tell us the style so we can match it later.
What if I'm not hosting?
A gift for the host makes it easy to say thank you. A small board, a coaster set, or a recipe card engraved on wood fits right in.
Tell us how many guests you're expecting and what style you like, and we'll help you plan.