Fall Table Decorations That Will Be the Hit of Your Party

By Patricia Shannon

Set the table in autumn style with these stunning fall table decorations. Whether you’re throwing a casual pumpkin carving party, or hosting the entire family for a formal Thanksgiving dinner, you’re bound to find ideas that are fit for your fall party. 

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The Surprisingly Easy Centerpiece

Laurey W. Glenn

This 25-minute centerpiece might look professional, but it’s quicker (and easier) than you might think.

Fill an oval container with potting soil. Plant a variety of succulents in the middle of the container. Be sure to leave plenty of space around the edges. Tuck in tiny pumpkins, seasonal veggies like kale, radishes, and fresh herbs to fill gaps. Scatter additional tiny pumpkins and votives on the table around the arrangement.

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Floating Miniature Pumpkins

Laurey W. Glenn

To make the votive, use a craft knife to trace circles slightly larger than the bottom of a tea light in the miniature pumpkins. Carve them out and tuck the candle inside.

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Fall Greenery

Laurey W. Glenn

Making this 10-minute fall centerpiece is a cinch when you follow our step-by-step directions. Get the tutorial below.

WATCH: The 10-Minute Fall Apple Centerpiece

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Pumpkin Party

Jim Franco

Pumpkin parties are classic! Impress your guests with rich pumpkin soup, delicious pumpkin dump cake, and delightful pumpkin martinis. You can never say pumpkin too many times during the fall season. Pumpkin! 

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Rustic Fall Display

Jennifer Davick

If you don’t have a few extra antlers to spare, you can create this arrangement without them. Tuck in pinecones and assorted nuts, but make sure the pumpkins are the real star.

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Pretty Pumpkins

Helen Norman

Don’t neglect your coffee table when it comes to decorating for your fall party. We love these floral pumpkins. Use cut mums, a soft-skinned pumpkin, and an awl (pointed tool) to get the look. Keep the floral pumpkins in your refrigerator until party time to help extend their shelf life.

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Pumpkin Place Card

Laurey W. Glenn

Place cards couldn’t be simpler when all you need to do is put a name tag on a miniature pumpkin. We love how simply this table is dressed: elegant white china, white linen napkins, mismatched glassware, and a few cut branches bursting with fall color.

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Outdoor Centerpiece

Helen Norman

Don’t forget your outdoor spaces when you’re decorating for a party—even if most of the entertaining will take place indoors. Get the tutorial at the link below.

WATCH: Fall Outdoor Decorating Ideas

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Pumpkin Vase

Iain Bagwell

Skip the glass vase and use a pumpkin instead! Carve a hole in the pumpkin and fill with your favorite fall flowers. You can also place a piece of floral foam within the pumpkin cavity if you want a more arranged look.

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Tiny Planter

Quentin Bacon

This petite planter is easy as 1-2-3 when you follow our step-by-step instructions. If you keep it watered it should last about a week.

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Cozy Tablescape

Helen Norman

Any of the pumpkin planters we’ve shown in this roundup are fair game for this centerpiece, but there is one unique idea here that we love: antique books add height and interest under a few of the planters and votives. Keep some of the pumpkins and votives on the table so all of your elements are at varying heights.

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