Fall Entertaining: A Romantic Thanksgiving Dinner for Two
In this post: Not having a crowd for this holiday dinner? No problem! These romantic Thanksgiving table ideas are perfect for a candlelit dinner for two.⇒
Thanksgiving is a delightful holiday that’s often built around large family gatherings. But what do you do when your family and friends are unable to join you for the day? Perhaps they live far away or have other commitments. There’s no reason in the world you can’t enjoy the holiday without a table full of guests. By setting your table with your very finest, you can make a romantic Thanksgiving dinner for two a special celebration that honors the traditions of Thanksgiving in elegant style.
The specialness of this table is built around glimmering gold. The centerpiece is a gilded pumpkin candle glowing atop a gold painted pedestal dish. Pine cones are glittered in bronze and surround the large candle, while mini white pumpkins encircle the base. The Michael Aram salt cellar offers yet another tone of shimmer.
The golds are balanced with whites and creams, and fine crystal offers its own fresh glint.
I often group mixed candlesticks, as I love the romance that candles bring to the table and the various metals harmonize here. Crystal drops lend a note of complexity, as do the candles used in cream, smooth gold and a glitter dusted option.
The plate stack is a simple clean white, with a gilded charger and a vintage dessert dish with gold edging. The pear candle signals the season while keeping with the elegance presented in this tableau.
Stemwear is Ralph Lauren crystal in the glen plaid pattern. I love the varied shapes of the wine, champagne flute and old fashioned glasses.
A broader view reveals a peek at the whole scene. Despite being set for only two people, it’s hard to deny that this is a holiday table that embraces the notion of being grateful and giving thanks.
The napkins are an embroidered white linen layered under bronze sheers, with beaded rings in the amber tones of the autumn season.
The serving pieces would, of course, carry traditional Thanksgiving dishes, but here I’ve filled them with golden pine cones and shimmer gourds.
Walnuts are also on offer with another grouping of glowing pumpkins. The florals are tucked in glimmery vases that are actually candle holders with an effervescent sheen.
At nightfall one can sit down to a meal at this table and appreciate how very special the privilege of giving thanks is. Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!
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This is so completely beautiful in every way! The gold is rich in color and lights up the other hues. I’d love for you to post this on my Tweak It Tuesday.
Brenda
Brenda, Thank you so much! I am literally running out the door, so just threw it in the link party but no time to add link back or look around. Will do later… 🙂 Thanks again!
So elegant and yet fun at the same time! Great job Lory!
Thanks so much Anne!!
Such a beautiful table! The sparkly napkin rings, the gold pumpkin candles, the bowl of nuts, I don’t know what I like the best. You always pull together the best elements and then photograph them so well. Lovely!
Thanks Chloe! It’s always so nice when talented people can appreciate the details. I value those comments the most… 🙂
You’ve got the golden touch Lory! It’s elegant and romantic, yet relaxed~I have been in such a gold mood lately, and am enchanted by your salt cellars and gilded pine cones~
Thanks, Jenna! I have to admit, I pretty much add gold to everything… 😉
This table speaks to me, loud and clear. It’s saying ‘I know I’m pure perfection!’
Everything is beyond gorgeous Lory! The stemware is stunning, the napkins and napkin rings are to die for, the mismatched candlesticks and even the chairs stole my heart. I love it!
(Stopping by from BNOTP. I linked a ‘table for two’ also so came to check your’s out. I think I have a LOT of work to do! Lol)
Well done!!
Thanks so much Doreen!! I’ve been out all day, so haven’t had a chance to check out the other link-ups, but will do so later or tomorrow… 🙂
I love the warmth and elegance of your table. The soft glow of the candles add the perfect ambiance!
Thanks, Kim!
Gorgeous table. I love the color palette.. Lovely salt celar.
Thanks, Janet!
I love this table, so elegant and sophisticated.
Absolutely gorgeous.
Blessings for a lovely Thanksgiving.
Nellie
Thank you, Nellie! Right back to you… 🙂
It’s lovely. It looks like you are in for a very romantic Thanksgiving meal.
Thanks, Heather!!
Beautiful…the gold and bronze color scheme is lovely. Love those napkin rings!
Thanks Bev!!
Very pretty! Loving the golds, it is all so romantic!
Thank you, Jan!!
A beautiful table! I love all the gold too!
Blessings My Friend,
Thank you so much!! 🙂
It certainly is an elegant table for two! I love the mixture of the golds with the neutrals. Candles do add such beauty to a table! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Thanks Jann! I’m such a candle girl. And I often walk around the house with gold paint. If it’s not moving, it often gets gilded! Thanks for stopping by… 🙂
So lovely…every detail (as usual) is perfection. xoThanks so much for sharing your creativity at Twirl and Take a Bow! ox
Thanks so much, Robin! What a nice comment!! Thanks for hosting. I was a little late this week, so just got to put a few entries up… 🙂
Oh my, this is stunning. I love the gold and glitz, so beautiful and what a fabulous setting for 2. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me.
Gorgeous! Everything! I love everything about this table 🙂
Thank you so much, Kim! I just finished putting the final touches on my real Thanksgiving table setting, which will seat considerably more than two. Stop back on Thursday to see that one… 🙂 Thanks for visiting!!
Lory, what an elegant tablescape. I love the mix of gold with the neutral. So cohesive. Thank you for sharing. Feel free to share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party which is currently live. Here is the link so you can check out the party. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2014/11/make-it-pretty-monday-week-121.html Have a Happy Thanksgiving. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Thanks so much, Kathryn! Just saw this – maybe I’m too late, but will check out the party anyway… 🙂 Thanks for visiting!!
My gosh this is beautiful! You’ve captured the holiday in a very elegant way.
Thanks so much, Sandra!
My mother’s silver was First Love. Your tables always remind me of her, thank you. My brother has the First Love now, but not to worry, I have my aunts Rose Point.
Nini
Aw that’s so sweet… 🙂 And I’m glad you wound up with something nice too!!
Hi Lory, i realize I’m a few years behind the times but just happen to run across your blog while scrolling through Pintrust looking for Neutral Thanksgiving tablescape so. Your is by far the most elegant and the most romantic. I am obsessed with you every pumpkin candles, i have never come across anything quite like them, never any pumpkins shaped for sure but then guided to boot, wow ! Stunning is all i can say. Would you happen to know or remember where you bought them ? I would love to add them to my tablescape this year. I will be back to see if you have done a tablescape for this year yet. Right now I’m off to take my husband to his dr appt. Thank you for letting me peek inside your home, even if i am late for dinner ! .)
Hi Diena! What a lovely thing to say!! I try to do styling that’s timeless, so I’m glad you enjoyed that table even though its not brand new. I have lots of fall tables from last year and many coming this year too. If you click here it will take you to my fall tables: https://designthusiasm.com/tablescape/fall/ And welcome to the blog!!