The season of entertaining is here, and hosting a Friendsgiving wine and cheese party is a perfect way to gather with friends before or after Thanksgiving. Instead of preparing an elaborate dinner, this relaxed yet elegant alternative allows you to enjoy great company, delicious wines, and artisan cheeses without the stress of a full meal. A beautifully arranged charcuterie board, carefully selected wine pairings, and stylish touches like hand-hewn, gilded natural stone cheese boards set the scene for an inviting celebration. With thoughtful invitations, charming décor, and festive stationery, my wine and cheese party ideas makes for a warm and memorable way to connect with friends during the holiday season.

How to Build a Perfect Fall Cheese Board: Simple & Delicious Pairings

Creating a fall cheese board is quick and easy. I aim for simple, fresh and colorful options. Plan on an assortment of 3 cheeses for intimate parties of 4-6 guests. Add bigger portions or a greater assortment for larger parties. Include a variety of flavors and textures from soft to semi-soft to hard cheeses. Below are the cheeses, meats and sweets that I chose for my spread. Keep scrolling for ideas for your cheese board and the best charcuterie meats list.

CHEESE: Drunken Goat, Blue and Brie

MEATS:  Hard Salami, Procutto…and smoked salmon with capers is perfect for brunch.

SAVORY EXTRAS: Olives and Thai Lime and Chili Cashews that I picked up from Trader Joe’s.

SWEET EXTRAS:  Fresh grapes, dark chocolate covered blueberries and nectarines.

Great Wines Under $20 for Your Wine and Cheese Party

WINES: Chris from Total Wine in Palm Beach Gardens helped me choose some really great and affordable wines all under $20. Perfect for hosting a party or as a hostess gift. Shown in these pictures are is the Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Muirwood Zanetta Reserve Chardonnay and Jaqueline Leonne Rose. The Echeverria Cabernet Sauvignon is also a fantastic wine that I picked up from Fresh Market. It is closer to the $40 range.

Shop Wine-Themed Invitations & Gifts for Every Occasion

Complete your wine and cheese party ideas with beautifully designed invitations, gifts, and stationery featuring elegant wine-themed designs. Whether you’re hosting a Friendsgiving gathering, a holiday soirée, or any special occasion, these curated pieces add a stylish touch to your event. Tap on the image below to explore and shop the perfect invitations and gifts for your celebration!

For more ideas on how to create a cheeseboard visit my post on building a Simple Cheese Board. To learn more about my gilded natural stone cheese platters scroll down.

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