With Thanksgiving fast approaching, it’s time to start planning the day. It’s a time to bring family and friends together to celebrate your relationships and your lives. But there’s some work involved in planning the day. Creating a cozy outdoor space for your Thanksgiving gathering this year will make it memorable.
Creating a Cozy Outdoor Space for Thanksgiving Gatherings
The Perfect Outdoor Thanksgiving Experience: Seating and Tablescapes
Plan your seating arrangement to make it easy for your guests to enjoy time at the table. They should have everything they need on hand, so they don’t have to get up from the dining area. The more they stay seated at the table, the easier it is to get the conversation flowing and build the vibe between your guests.
When designing an outdoor gathering, choose a theme that accentuates the seasonal beauty of this time of the year when dressing the table. Embrace the pops of color from the beautiful outdoors. Use natural décor like a table runner dressed in autumn leaves and seasonal fruits.
Set up lanterns or candles to create a soft, glowing, intimate atmosphere as the light fades in the late afternoon. Go for rustic place settings featuring linen or burlap napkins tied with twine and spring of sage or rosemary for an organic touch.
Creating Outdoor Space Makes the Thanksgiving Experience Sharable
Make it a memorable occasion for your guests. Everyone wants a Thanksgiving experience that they can remember and share.
Social media is a part of everyone’s lives today. Create an atmosphere that’s inviting and makes for great Insta photo ops during the day. As a result, you will keep everyone engaged with the event.
Add throw blankets and cushions to the outdoor living areas. Keep everyone warm and relaxed as the air gets cooler and they spend time outdoors.
The Role of Scent and Sound in Establishing an Atmosphere
Every gathering needs some music to get things going. If you’re setting up the table out in the garden, add a Bluetooth speaker to the mix. Just link it to your phone and start playing your favorite seasonal playlists.
The scent is as important as sound when establishing a Thanksgiving atmosphere. Include seasonal scents like cloves, cinnamon and rosemary to evoke the seasonal spirit in your guests. Add these scents to oil diffusers around the table and seating areas. Let them double as table décor.
Create a Magical Ambience with Structured Landscape Lighting
The lighting makes all the difference in building your Thanksgiving atmosphere and ambiance. We’ve already discussed how to bring a warm glow to the dinner table. Now, there’s more you can do to make the evening landscape of your gathering more visually appealing.
String lights over the table or along borders around the patio or awning. Set up perimeter lighting like Tiki torches to give a sense of more space and a warming effect to the area.
Include Fire Pits When Creating Outdoor Space For A Cozy Vibe in Chilly Weather
A fire pit can be a focal point for your outdoor space. It’s a great way to keep everyone engaged in the outdoor Thanksgiving experience. The cooler temperatures this time of the year are one of the reasons why most gatherings end up indoors pretty early.
But a fire pit lets you enjoy the beauty of the fall evening, without feeling its chill. Gather around the pit on comfortable outdoor furniture. Enjoy some toasted marshmallows and good conversation as you watch the flames dance.
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