JoAnn Gregoli of Elegant Occasions encourages us to think ‘harvest’ and ‘bountiful’ when planning the perfect Thanksgiving-themed wedding reception!

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1.  Long tables are in order for this type of wedding. Seat 20 – 30 guests at one long wooden table.

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2. Dress the tables up with cornucopia centerpieces abound with gourds and mums.

3. Serve seasonal foods such as butternut squash soup or pumpkin soup inside of hallowed pumpkins.

4.  Decorate the tables with acorns, mounds of red and orange mums and winter wheat.

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5. Make DIY pine cone escort cards.

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6. Use burlap and lace table runners.

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7. Make your guestbook a thankful jar– guests write what they’re thankful for.

8. Serve an authentic turkey dinner with all the fixings (family style of course!)

9. Serve mini pies in place of wedding cake.

10. Serve hot apple cider upon arrival.