Friendsgiving Gifts

Friendsgiving gifts thank the friend who opened their home and cooked for a crowd. Pick from fall bouquets, low mum centerpieces, a cornucopia of sunflowers and candlelit designs, all arranged by hand by a local florist near your host.

Flowers are an easy host gift because nobody has to cook, chill or clean anything. The guide below covers what to bring, when to send it and how to split one gift with the group.

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Friendsgiving gift ideas for your host

What to bring to Friendsgiving

Friendsgiving is usually a potluck, so your dish is covered, and a gift is a thank-you to the host on top of it. A fall bouquet is the simple answer, since the host can set it out that night or enjoy it all week. Sunshine Bouquet keeps things casual with yellow daisies and eucalyptus, and Expressions of Fall Bouquet pairs big sunflower faces with chrysanthemums and daisies in red, yellow and purple. For a friend who loves roses, Fall Devotion Bouquet sets them among sunflowers, daisies and cool white hydrangeas.

A Friendsgiving centerpiece the host can use

If the host is still planning the table, send a centerpiece a day or two early. Happy Harvest Cornucopia spreads sunflowers, chrysanthemums and carnations low across the table, so nobody's view is blocked. Brilliant Autumn Centerpiece circles a gold taper with rich red and bronze mums, and Fields of Europe for Fall Centerpiece rings its low orange candle with loose lilies, sunflowers and daisies. More table pieces are in our Thanksgiving centerpieces.

When to send it

Friendsgiving falls on whatever date the group picks, usually in the days around Thanksgiving. A centerpiece should arrive before the party. A bouquet can do the opposite: a delivery the day after, once the table is cleared, gives the host something to enjoy in a quiet house. There are no Sunday deliveries, so for a Sunday gathering choose Saturday.

Splitting a gift with the group

A few guests can share one larger arrangement instead of each bringing something small. Garden of Grandeur for Fall comes in four sizes up to Extra Large, so the group can go big together. Sign the card from everyone, for example: "Thanks for feeding all of us again, Jess. From the whole Friendsgiving crew!" Type the message at checkout and the florist includes it with the flowers.

Friendsgiving gift questions

Do you give gifts for Friendsgiving?

It isn't required, but a small thank-you for the host is good manners, especially when they're hosting in their own home. Most guests bring a dish or drinks, and flowers or a centerpiece on top of that is a welcome extra. There's no need to bring gifts for every guest.

What is a good Friendsgiving hostess gift?

Something that doesn't add to the host's to-do list. A bouquet that arrives ready to display, a low centerpiece for the table or a plant they can keep all season are all good picks. If you're unsure of their style, a warm mix of sunflowers and mums suits many homes; browse our fall flowers.

What do you say when giving a hostess gift?

Keep it simple and warm: thank them for opening their home and mention something you're looking forward to. On a card, a line like "Thanks for hosting us all. Can't wait for your famous stuffing." works well. Sign your name so they know who to thank.

What are the rules of Friendsgiving?

There aren't strict ones. Friendsgiving is a relaxed meal with friends, usually potluck style, held in the days around Thanksgiving. The host often makes the main dish while guests bring sides, drinks or dessert. For the holiday itself, see our Thanksgiving flowers.