I love Valentine’s Day, but I think I love Galentine’s more. Of course celebrating love the traditional way on Valentine’s Day is great, but there’s something special about celebrating the love of your friends. So I’m always thinking of new Galentines Day Ideas.
Like I’ve mentioned in my other Gathering posts, I’m trying to be more intentional with my parties, and there are so many great ways to celebrate Galentine’s with your friends. Here’s a list of five fun, and unique Galentine’s day celebration ideas, including a few I’ve done myself.
Galentine’s Day Paint and SipÂ
Who doesn’t like wine, charcuterie, and a little creativity with your friends? Sure, there are plenty of places to go to a Paint and Sip event. But I prefer being able to choose our own painting, laughing as loud as we want, and not having to drive after a few (too many) glasses of wine.
I’ve broken down a step by step to throwing your own DIY Paint and Sip party, with customized invitations. Check it out if you decide to go with a Paint and Sip!
High Tea Galentine’s Party
Make this Galentine’s Day royal, and treat your gals to a British High Tea. What makes a high tea so fun is the triple decker tray of sandwiches, macarons, and scones. Don’t forget the tea, and make sure you put those pinkies up! I have a High Tea recipe guide to give you a some ideas if you’d like to have a hand at making your own goodies.
Make your High Tea Galentine’s Party even better by encouraging your friends to dress up to match the part.
Pole Dancing Outing
Pole dancing with a group of friends is such a fun way to feel good, and even get a good work out. I haven’t done this for Galentine’s Day, but we went pole dancing for my bachelorette party and had a great time. I know it can seem strange to go pole dancing with your friends, but the classes are so fun, freeing, and can even be a little silly.
Fast Food Mukbang
Hear me out on this: Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, Del Taco chili cheese fries, Panda Express egg rolls, and a Mamma Mia movie marathon. The idea is that everyone brings their favorite item from their favorite fast food place. Make sure everyone brings enough so that each person gets some, and eat it over your favorite movie. My personal recommendation is Mamma Mia, it’s a great movie to watch with your friends and dance around to!
Bouquet Making Galentine’s Party
Flowers scream Valentine’s Day. What’s even better than getting flowers from someone you love, is making the bouquet on your own, and either giving it to someone you love, or keeping it for yourself. You love yourself after all, right?
To have a DIY bouquet party, you’ll need to create a flower bar. Go to your local Trader Joe’s, which has great flower deals, and get a variety of florals. I recommend 2-3 larger types of flowers, 2 filler flowers like baby’s breath or chamomile, and 1-2 types of greenery like eucalyptus. Put them all in vases on a table, with a pair of scissors, and some twine to tie them together.
I’ve done a bouquet bar for a baby shower, and it was a hit. It’s also a built in party favor!
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I hope you’ve found an idea that works for your friend group, whether they’re the crafty, foodie, or dancing type. Let me know in the comments what you decide to do for your Galentine’s gathering.
Party on!
