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    9 Turkey-Worthy Thanksgiving Platters

    harvest platter yellow turkeyThanksgiving is just a few short weeks away, and on the big day, you're definitely going to need the perfect serving platter on which to showcase your gorgeous turkey (or tofurkey). After all, the turkey is the centerpiece of the entire Thanksgiving meal, so it's got to look good.

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    We've rounded up nine serving platters in a range of prices as well as styles -- from traditional and classic to vintage and modern -- that can each set the stage for your delicious Thanksgiving bird.

    9 Turkey-Worthy Thanksgiving Platters

    Shown above: Harvest Platter ($39.95) at Crate & Barrel

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    Porcelain Turkey Oval Platter ($89.95) at Williams-Sonoma

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    Vintage Turkey Platter ($25) at Cat's Creations

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    Sesame Letterpress Large Turkey Platter ($39) at west elm

    cherry tree platterInk Dish - Cherry Ink Serving Platter ($75) at 2Modern

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    Fleur De Lys Platter ($38) at Anthropologie

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    platter whiteBetter Homes and Gardens Ivory Scroll Platter ($12.96) at Walmart

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    Martha Stewart Collection Whiteware Oval Platter (was $32; on sale $19.99) at Macy's

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    Platter No.6 by apmDesign ($150) at Supermarket

    Before you buy, make sure to check the platter size against the size of the turkey you're planning. You surely wouldn't want your turkey to have to ride side saddle.

    Do you have a special turkey platter to use for Thanksgiving? Tell us about it?

    Written by Sheri Reed for CafeMom's blog, The Stir.

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