A Friendsgiving Party in a Corn Field

Fall Friendsgiving Inspiration

Are you flirting with the idea of throwing a ‘Friendsgiving’ party this year? Not completely sure what Friendsgiving is? No worries – we’ll explain! While there is no *exact* definition of the term, it typically is held the day before actual Thanksgiving (so on a Wednesday), with all of your best pals! However, for those that don’t have family nearby, or perhaps those who just want to celebrate with friends and be thankful + merry, it could take place anytime around Thanksgiving (can we vote for a year-round Friendsgiving?) The first mention of the word was in 2009 (shout-out to Urban Dictionary) – and there it was described to be popular among college students who couldn’t travel home due to a lack of funds or their work schedule… Thus Friendsgiving was born. But we’re pretty sure it’s been going on way, WAY longer than that!

Today’s styled shoot is as much to celebrate Friendsgiving as it is to inspire others to host their own annual celebration + wow their friends without spending a fortune. Located in the middle of a corn maze in Oklahoma, photographer Emily Watkins gathered up a team of creatives to make this festive party come to fruition. Emily shares I really wanted to create a refreshing + modern take on Thanksgiving décor that others could recreate… And I wanted it to be budget friendly! I really love throwing a party – especially this one that celebrates friends, focuses on giving thanks and counting your blessings.

Get ready, because we’re pretty darn sure you’ll want to host your own party after!!

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Simply Stated crafted this darling handmade invitation.

Fall Friendsgiving Inspiration

That peacock chair!!

Fall Friendsgiving Inspiration

Kerri Unruh Hair & Beauty styled the ladies’ tresses into whimsical and intricate braids + a couple of them donned GORGEOUS flower crowns.

Fall Friendsgiving Inspiration

Those pretty dresses are from In Fine Feather Boutique.

Fall Friendsgiving Inspiration

Fall Friendsgiving Inspiration

Look at that centerpiece from Moxie Way with all the desserts!! The dessert wheel is adorned with candy apples + baby pies (YUM).

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Okay, seriously LOVING this setup + all the florals by Tindell Designs!

Fall Friendsgiving Inspiration

striped napkins

The black & white place settings, metallic accents + moody pops of color are pure perfection.

gold pumpkins

Fall Friendsgiving Inspiration

For those looking for plates/glasses/décor for their Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving table…

Fall Friendsgiving Inspiration

 Target provided the delicious desserts (who knew?!).

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Digging this “Thankful For You” golden pumpkin.

Fall Friendsgiving Inspiration

Fall Friendsgiving Inspiration

Fall Friendsgiving Inspiration

Fall Friendsgiving Inspiration

Fall Friendsgiving Inspiration

Alright, so who else is now throwing a Friendsgiving party?! *Raises hand*

A huge thank you to the dream team behind this gorgeous shoot!!

photography: Emily Nicole Photo // venue name: P Bar Farms, Weatherford, Oklahoma, USA // event design: Emily Watkins // florals: Tindell Designs // wedding dress boutique: In Fine Feather // bridesmaid dresses: In Fine Feather // hair stylist: Kerri Unruh Hair & Beauty // makeup artist: Kerri Unruh Hair & Beauty // calligraphy: Simply Stated // desserts: Target // tabletop rentals: Moxie Way // furniture rentals: Moxie Way // linen rentals: Moxie Way // models: Model 5: Kourtney Dalton

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