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Even if you’ve done it every year for over a decade, hosting Thanksgiving at your home for friends and family can be downright nerve-wracking—but it’s incredibly daunting if it’s your first time. Heck, maybe you’ve never even cooked a turkey before or had to coordinate table settings with holiday-themed napkins and dinnerware (currently raising my hand!). If you’re feeling clueless about where to begin, we’ve put together a hosting Thanksgiving for the first time checklist to review ahead of the big day (but please don’t wait until the day of to start your planning—trust me).
Maybe you’ve just bought a house or recently got married and figured it was time to officially graduate to adulthood—or perhaps you’re having your pals over for a casual Friendsgiving soiree with Thanksgiving-themed cocktails. Either way, you’ll want to be prepared with the right arsenal to ensure everything goes smoothly. While we can’t ensure your distant uncle won’t have one too many glasses of wine and start a bona fide political war at the dinner table, we can help you figure out precisely what you need for a successful Turkey Day feast at your place.