Printable Fall Place Cards (Free!)

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How do you set the table for Thanksgiving?

You can set your Thanksgiving table the night before. I love finding just the right tablecloth, napkins, and these Printable Thanksgiving Place Cards are perfect for completing the tablescape.

If you are setting a very formal table for the holiday, you might like to check out this post. For an elegant but simple table, follow these guidelines:

• Place forks on the left, and the knife and spoons on the right.
• I like using a pretty napkin ring and setting it right on top of the plate along with one of these little Gratitude Cards and a small pencil.
• Place glasses to the left, above the fork.
• Place cards should be centered above the dinner plate.

Table Tent Cards for Your Buffet and Dessert Tables

If you’re setting up a fall buffet or dessert table, little table tent cards are such an easy way to help everyone know what they can enjoy. I love using them at family gatherings because we have quite a few different dietary needs to keep in mind. My nephew has an anaphylactic allergy to eggs, two of my sisters are gluten-free, and my aunt is vegan, so we’re always extra careful about what’s being served.

Label dishes that are gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, or contain common allergens so your guests don’t have to guess or keep asking what’s in everything. It’s especially helpful to call out the Top 9 food allergens, including milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy, and sesame.

These table tents are a great first step, but they don’t replace careful food handling. Cross-contact can happen when serving utensils, cutting boards, baking pans, or even crumbs come in contact with another dish, so keep that in mind when you’re preparing and setting out food for guests with serious allergies.

It only takes a few extra minutes to label everything clearly and be thoughtful about how it’s served, but it can make your guests feel so much more comfortable filling their plates and enjoying the party. 🧡 (They’re also great for bake sales!)

And because everyone always asks, here is the recipe for my Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles. pictured above.

Tips for Printing

• Use cardstock for durability
• Under your printer settings, select the highest print quality
• Be sure your printer is not running low on ink
• Use a paper trimmer to cut the print down to 8×10 size

Printer Recommendation

I have used Canon printers for many years and really like the Pixma series, which work wonderfully!

Printable Thanksgiving Place Cards (Free!)

Ready to get your free printable place cards? Here’s what to do:

1. Download the template by filling out the form above, and save the file in a place you can find it.
2. The font I used for this design is called Grand Hotel. You can download it here, or choose a different font.
3. Simply click on any of the four blue boxes to start typing a name.
4. Save your file, and print off your darling place cards!

Just want to write the names yourself? That’s ok, I’m not offended. Just print these puppies off without typing anything, and they will print without the blue boxes.

Free Thanksgiving Printables

Here are some of our favorite Thanksgiving printables you can download and print!

from left to right:

• Gratitude Cards
• Printable Thanksgiving Subway Art
• Thanksgiving BINGO Game
• Thanksgiving Wall Art
• Thanksgiving Vocabulary and Coloring Pages
• Editable Fall Place Cards

🦃 More Thanksgiving Ideas

• Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board – the perfect snack board to serve guests.
• Cranberry Orange Sangria – sweet and tart and wonderful for entertaining!
• Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce – this sophisticated appetizer looks impressive, but is easy to make.
• Thanksgiving Chalkboard Printable – more easy decor for your Thanksgiving.