Friendsgiving is the dinner where nobody cares whether the gravy came from a jar, but everyone remembers the music, the stories and that one dish they went back for three times. It’s less about pulling off a perfect Thanksgiving and more about creating a place where your favorite people can show up, eat well and stay a little longer than they planned.

That said, a cozy gathering still benefits from a plan. A beautiful table helps, but so does having enough chairs, knowing who’s bringing what and making sure your vegetarian friend has more than a roll for dinner. These 15 Friendsgiving ideas cover the whole evening, from invitations to dessert, with a few practical tabletop finds from Walmart’s fall collection that you can reuse long after November.

1. Pick a Warm Color Palette That Doesn’t Scream Thanksgiving