Thanksgiving centerpieces are used to make a warm and friendly table, which pays tribute to the season of thanks. Pumpkins, candles, and autumn leaves can be used to decorate your dining table and make it look warm and celebratory. One of the easiest concepts to bring to the table is an idea of a wooden tray, with mini pumpkins, pinecones, and a few candles, which serves as a natural centerpiece. To make it more classy, incorporate gold color or fresh flowers in warm colors such as orange, red, and yellow.

Fairy lights in mason jars or a bowl of cranberries with floating candles are also fair and cost-effective options. Your Thanksgiving centerpiece must be full of warmth and togetherness, whether you like rustic farmhouse or a more modern style. A little bit of imagination will enable you to create a beautiful centerpiece that will be the center of your Thanksgiving table.
Thanksgiving Centerpiece Ideas
- Pumpkin and Candle Tray Centerpiece
- Rustic Wooden Box Arrangement
- Floral Cornucopia Display
- Mason Jar Candle Holders
- Mini Pumpkin Place Holders
- Gold Leaf Candle Rings
- Cranberry and Floating Candle Bowl
- Wheat Bundle Vase
- Fall Leaf Garland Runner
- Apple and Cinnamon Stick Centerpiece
- Lantern with Pinecones and Berries
- Eucalyptus and Pumpkin Mix
- Tiered Dessert Stand with Decor
- Turkey Figurine with Fall Leaves
- White Pumpkin and Greenery Arrangement
- Gourd and Candle Mix Centerpiece
- Harvest Basket Display
- Autumn Succulent Tray
- Corn Husk Wrapped Candle
- Dried Flower and Feather Display
- Mini Hay Bale Centerpiece
- Wooden Log Candle Holder
- Fall Fruit Bowl (Apples, Pears, Pumpkins)
- Wine Bottle Vase Arrangement
- Fabric Pumpkin Trio
- Burlap and Lace Runner Display
- Copper Vase with Autumn Flowers
- Pinecone and Berry Bowl
- Gold Painted Pumpkin Display
- Natural Twig and Leaf Centerpiece
- Pumpkin Vase with Fresh Flowers
- Vintage Book Stack with Candles
- Brown Glass Bottles with Pampas Grass
- White Candles and Orange Accents
- Farmhouse Tray with Mugs and Mini Pumpkins
- Carved Pumpkin Candle Holder
- Corn Kernel-Filled Glass Vase
- Dried Corn Display
- Feathers and Gourds Mix
- Wood Slice Base with Fall Decor
- Apple Candle Holders
- Tiered Pumpkin Tower
- Beaded Garland with Candles
- Glass Cloche with Autumn Miniatures
- Fall Leaf Confetti Display
- Candle Lantern with Maple Leaves
- Plaid Fabric and Pumpkin Arrangement
- Birch Bark Candle Holders
- Velvet Pumpkin Bowl
- Orange and White Pumpkin Pyramid
Steps to Decorate a Thanksgiving Centerpiece
1. Pumpkin and Candle Tray Centerpiece

- Take a very large tray, either of wood or metal.
- Prepare 3-5 small pumpkins of various colors (orange, white, green).
- Put 2-3 pillar candles or tea lights between the pumpkins.
- Insert faux leaves, acorns, and pinecones to fill out vacant areas.
- Top with glitter or gold ribbon to make it a party.
2. Rustic Wooden Box Arrangement

- Prepare a wooden box (or crate) in the shape of a rectangle and cover it with floral foam.
- Add fake or real autumn flowers such as sunflowers, mums, and dahlias.
- Insert pumpkins, berries, and small twigs into the flowers.
- Place some votive candles in glass holders to light up.
- The box should be placed at the center of the table, and a burlap runner should be placed under the box.
3. Floral Cornucopia Display

- A wicker cornucopia basket should be used as the key focal centerpiece.
- Stuff it with the fruits of the season, such as apples, pears, and small gourds.
- Plant flowers (sunflowers, daisies, eucalyptus) on the sides.
- Let some greenery and fruits all spill naturally, to a full effect.
- Add some gold sprinkles or glitter in case of a party.
4. Mason Jar Candle Holders

- Prepare 3-5 jars of different sizes.
- Acorns, cranberries, or corn kernels may be put in the bottom.
- Put a tea light or a small candle in every jar.
- Wrap jute string or ribbon around the neck of every jar.
- Put them in a tray made of wood or the table runner.
5. Mini Pumpkin Place Holders

- Take a small pumpkin one each table guest.
- Label all names of guests on some tags or leaves.
- Use twine or ribbon and attach the tag to the stem of the pumpkin.
- Paint and apply glitter to decorate the pumpkin in gold.
- Each setting should have one pumpkin to make the setting personal.

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