6 Silver Staples for Your Thanksgiving Dinner

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Thanksgiving day is the kick-off for the season of gathering. It’s the perfect occasion for catching up with family and friends and great for showcasing a beautiful tablescape.

Along with your decor, dinnerware is important to the look and feel of your Thanksgiving dinner. With it, you can capture an elegance that your decor just can’t do on its own.

In this article, you’ll find the top six silver dinnerware items to enhance the feel of your Thanksgiving dinner, along with some tips for table-setting.

Gravy Boats

The silver gravy boat is a true staple for holiday dinners. Not only is it a helpful tool for carefully transporting gravy, but it also complements the tablescape with its elongated, pristine appearance.

Serving Trays

Tap into the refinement of the past with silver serving trays for your guests. You can use them for bread and other hors d’oeuvres and watch as your grace wows your guests.

Napkin Rings

Silver napkin rings are a subtle addition to the Thanksgiving dinner but can make huge strides in the way of elegance. It’s an easy way to add extra oomph to your tablescape.

Serving Sets

Serve up style with these sophisticated silver serving sets. Use these to serve casseroles, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and other sides. Your guests will feel like they’re at a high-end restaurant.

2-Piece Carving Set

The turkey is the dish that everyone’s looking forward to at the dinner table. Make it a memorable one using a silver 2-piece carving set.

Floral Flatware

When it comes to flatware, leave your everyday pieces in the drawer. This special occasion calls for floral flatware that your guests will fawn over.

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Helpful Tips for Setting the Table

Setting up a formal Thanksgiving dinner table is vital to cultivating the elegant look you’re going for. But if you’re unfamiliar with it, you may feel overwhelmed at first.

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Here are some helpful tips to get you through.

Start by setting a charger (or service plate) at each seat. Then, place a soup bowl in the center of the charger.

To the left of the charger:

  • Place a bread plate at the top
  • Lay a napkin
  • Place a salad fork on the outside and a dinner fork on the inside.

To the left of the charger:

  • Place a dinner knife closest to the charger, then the salad knife, teaspoon, and soup spoon following
  • Place a butter knife on top of the bread plate
  • Place a dessert spoon directly above the charger
  • Place a water glass above the dinner knife, with your red and white wine glasses following
  • If you’re using individual salt and pepper shakers, place them above the dessert spoon
  • Place the place card above the dessert spoon

When you carefully set your table, you show your guests they are important to you and that the event is meaningful. An elegant table setting also enhances the appearance of the food you’re serving.