Hosting a Galentine’s Day party is a great way to celebrate the women in your life. Originally, created by the character Leslie Knope on the show Parks and Recreation back in 2010, it was a fictional holiday that actually caught on in in the real world. Since then, women around the world have been gathering for Galentine’s Day parties to honor the women in their lives.
Galentine’s Day is normally observed on February 13th, the day before Valentine’s Day. During this fun celebration, NO BOYS ARE ALLOWED. It’s a GIRLS ONLY gathering. It is also a fun and creative way to celebrate your sister-friends.
Whether you celebrate with one friend or a large group of gal pals, you can celebrate Galentine’s Day in style with these fun ideas. Check out the remainder of this post for great Galentine’s Day party tips for a festive celebration every one can enjoy.
SPECIAL NOTE: Many of these ideas can be done at home or at a public venue. Of course this all depends on if we are out of quarantine and it’s safe to gather in a group publicly again.
1. Come Up With a Great Party Theme
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A good theme sets the tone of a party. Here are some cool party themes for an adult Galentine’s Day party your guests won’t forget.
- Cookies and Cocktails
- Spa Day
- Pancakes and Pajamas (slumber party)
- Luau
- Masks and Mimosas (pampering/facials)
- Paris
- Tea Party
- Breakfast at Tiffany’s
- Glamping
- Celebrate a specific decade (a 70’s or 80’s themed party)
- Brunch
- Chic Picnic
2. Select Your Food and Drinks
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The type of food and drinks you have depend on your theme, budget, and time. However, no matter what your situation may be, it’s always nice have something good for your guests to nibble on while they party the night away.
Take a look at a few suggestions below.
- Brunch – Eggs, pancakes, fruit, bacon, sausage, donuts, etc…
- Order party trays from a local grocery store – This idea is great if you have the money and don’t have time to cook for the event ahead of time.
- Create a signature drink that fits the party theme.
- Design a Galentine’s Day charcuterie tray with snacks and sweet treats that fit your theme.
- Have a pot luck. Ask your friends to bring their favorite dish to the event.
- Fix a bunch of appetizers and display them on party trays.
- If you are real fancy and can afford it, have it catered.
3. Decorate
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Put up party decorations based on your theme. Decorations can come in the form of streamers, balloons, wall decorations, decorative plates and cute cups. For my Galentine’s Day party back in 2016, I went with the standard red and pink hearts and flowers for my decor.
Party decorations can be found everywhere. Places like Target, Michaels, Walmart, and Party City all have wonderful decorations to fit a multitude of themes year round.
4. Plan Fun Activities for the Party
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You should have a fun activity or two planned for your guests to participate in while they attend your event.
Here are a few suggestions to get the party started right.
- Sip and paint
- Arts and crafts
- Do each other’s makeup
- Secret Cupid gift exchange
- Watch romantic comedy movies
- Decorate cookies
- Play games
- Manicures/Pedicures
- Wine tasting
- Bake and take
- Iron Chef Challenge
- Create a variety of cocktail recipes
- Make handmade Galentine’s cards for each other
5. Make Gift Bags for Your Guests
Create gift bags for your guests to take home with them when the party is over. Party gifts can range from cheap to expensive based on your budget. I put things like lip gloss and fingernail polish in my gift boxes as parting gifts for my guests.
6. Take Plenty of Pictures
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Be sure to take plenty of pictures of the event. Share them with your guests via text, email, or social media.
You could also create a photo collage or slideshow of the evening’s festivities to send to your friends so they will always have a copy of the good times you all shared.
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BONUS TIP!
Throw a Virtual Party
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Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us are unable to gather in a group setting. Therefore, we have to be creative if we want to celebrate with loved ones.
Thanks to technology, we can gather virtually with our family and friends. Take a moment to view the tips below if you choose to celebrate with your girlfriends virtually for Galentine’s Day.
- Do a virtual class together online.
- Have a virtual sip and paint. Order pre-printed canvases online and paint them together online via your favorite virtual app.
- Host a virtual party via Zoom.
- Send each other Galentine’s Day cards virtually or via regular snail mail.
- Have a virtual meal together and chat the night away.
- Make PowerPoints about random topics (hot guys, favorite movies, favorite foods, etc..) or create slideshows about each other.
- Put on a virtual variety or talent show.
These tips and tricks should help any hostess create a fun Galentine’s Day event that her guests won’t forget.
Have you hosted a Galentine’s Day Party? Do you have any tips? Let me know in the comments below.
