Concept, Décor & Styling by Sarah Reese of Story by Design Events
Photography by Alexandra Whitney at The House & Barn, Emmaus
Catering by Pans & Skillets Catering
Floral stylings by Wood and Rose
This November, take cue from millennial celebs like Vanessa Hudgens and Lauren Conrad, and plan a casual-chic, Insta-worthy get-together of your own. Pros? You don’t have to serve turkey if you don’t want to—bird of any kind is a non-requisite—and dress code can be lenient—break out those ripped jeans that, yes, you paid extra for. We promise, the grumbling of irritable family members can’t be heard for miles. Invite seven of your closest friends for a festive evening that no one will forget. Oh, and as for the cons? Well, you may still have to attend to the real holiday on the 23rd.
Pumpkin Seating Cards
How do they know the host? Design place cards with a descriptive word—or a few words—on your connection to each of the guests. This creates conversation and can lead to a wonderful walk down memory lane.
Money-Saving Tip: Head to your local dollar store for basic but great plates to accent your splurge items—like these CB2 copper chargers.
Pumpkin Table Runner
A unique table runner is born through painted pumpkins. Recycle as home décor or let friends take some with them as parting gifts.
Guest Book
Want to remember all your friends and have cute fall décor? Have guests write a note of thanks on a pumpkin to be displayed all fall long.
Happy Hula Hoop
To save some money, buy a hula hoop at your closest craft or toy store, spray paint it and then add your own flair.
Geo String Art
Create a DIY backdrop with pushpins and string to make things really pop.
Menu
Fall Town Flat Bread Cranberries with bacon, brown sugar caramelized onions and topped with blue cheese
Chicken and Waffles Flat Bread
Sweet Potato Casserole with roasted marshmallows
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes with gravy
Bacon Plantain Stuffing
Watermelon and cucumber Skewers with basil and feta cheese, drizzled with fig balsamic
BLT Skewers
Olives and pepperoni Skewers with basil and mozzarella
Cozy Salad Mixed greens with apples and cranberries, topped with blue cheese and cream dressing
The Main Dish Roasted garlic chicken atop fried carrots and raisin rice pilaf, topped with toasted cashews and pine nuts. Made with roasted carrots, fruit and plantains
Pie Bar
Pie, anyone? Skip the traditional cookie exchange and, instead, swap your favorite pie recipes. Take leftovers home in these cute and easy DIY to-go containers.
Paper products have upped their game. Find your favorite and put them on display!
Raspberry Peach Pie from Apple Ridge Farm
Chai Poached Plums Frangipane Tart from Sweet Doe Bakery
Caramelized Bananas Empanada from Made By Lino
Cherry Peach Crumble Pie from Sweet Doe Bakery
Black Coco Peanut Butter Ganache Tart from Barred and Broody Bakeshop
