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Written by Lily Borak
Okay, okay, romantic love is cool and all, but does anything beat hanging with your girl group? After all, our female friendships give us the strength (and 2 AM emergency ice cream) we need to get through life’s heartbreaks and heartaches.
So, this February, celebrate friendship by going all out for Galentine’s Day. What’s Galentine’s Day, you ask? Observed by girl groups everywhere on February 13th, Galentine’s Day is Valentine’s Day’s lesser-known (but no less celebration-deserving) cousin. It’s all about being with your girls, celebrating friendship and feelin’ the love!
Here are 13 fun, fresh and creative ideas for anyone hosting their own G-Day bash. Whether you’ve got a crafty crew, a foodie friend group or a bougie bunch, there is certainly something for your squad in this list. And you already know I’ve got you covered with Amazon decor finds, too!
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1. Pajama Party
Who said slumber parties had to be a thing of the past? Our middle school selves had it right: Besties, comfy clothes, adorable sleeping bags and snacks galore might just be the key ingredients for happiness. Throw a party your 12-year-old self would thoroughly approve of by hosting a Galentine’s Day pajama party.
2. The Great Galentine’s Day Bake Off
3. Cupcakes and Cocktails
Take your typical baking night one step further by making it boozy! You’ve got plenty of options with this one. Either have your gals bake their own cupcakes to bring or bake a bunch to have everyone decorate! Or just buy some from the store. No shame. The real pièce de résistance of this theme is whatever signature cocktail you choose to serve.
4. Crêpe Night
Oui oui, mes amies, you read that right: It’s time for a crêpe night! Emulate the energy of that girls’ trip to Paris that still hasn’t made it out of the group chat. With just a few simple ingredients and plenty of savory and sweet toppings, you’ll start to wonder: Are we in my apartment or sitting by the Seine at a cute Parisian café?
5. Pizza Party
6. Movie Night
Throw on some sweats, order some takeout and get cozy on the couch with your besties while reveling in the power of womanhood and friendship with these 27 movies (in no particular order): 1. Barbie (2023) 2. Pitch Perfect (2012) 3. Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) 4. Legally Blonde (2001) 5. Someone Great (2019) 6. Bridesmaids (2011) 7. Mean Girls (2004) 8. Sex and the City (2008) 9. Mamma Mia! (2008) 10. Hidden Figures (2016) 11. Booksmart (2019) 12. Little Women (1933, 1949, 1994, 2019) 13. Thelma and Louise (1991) 14. Girls Trip (2017) 15. The Joy Luck Club (1993) 16. Steel Magnolias (1989) 17. Spring Breakers (2012) 18. Skate Kitchen (2018) 19. The Parent Trap (1998) 20. Hustlers (2019) 21. Waiting to Exhale (1995) 22. A League of Their Own (1992) 23. Wild (2014) 24. Roma (2018) 25. Lady Bird (2017) 26. He Named Me Malala (2015) 27. Homecoming (2019)
7. Spa Night
8. Fondue Night
9. Karaoke Party
If you look up the definition of catharsis in a dictionary, it will likely say, “Screaming Taylor Swift in the car at full volume with your girls.” But we’ll let you in on a little secret: You actually don’t need a car to belt ballads with your besties. Just grab a Bluetooth mic from Amazon and get ready for the ultimate girls’ karaoke night!
10. Brunch Bunch
11. Wine Swap and Charcuterie Night
If you have a friend group of not-so-amateur wine connoisseurs, this one’s for you. First, charcuterie boards are a must. That’s a non-negotiable. Second, you’ll need to have a few bottles of wine open to sip on during the swap (not to be confused with the bottles actually being swapped). Now that that’s out of the way, here’s how it works: Everyone brings a wrapped bottle and places it on a table, then picks a number from a hat to determine the order in which they’ll choose. Imagine a White Elephant swap, but with just wine.
12. Galentine’s Gift Exchange
In the same vein, try a classic gift swap at your Galentine’s party. Have everyone bring a gift of a certain price, making sure guests wrap their items before the party. Then, follow the rules of a White Elephant gift exchange. While, of course, being in each other’s presence is a present, it doesn’t hurt to gift your girls something nice every now and then! We’ve included some gift ideas below to get you started.
13. Crafty DIY Night
Get those creative juices flowing—and maybe a few bottles of rosé, too. Whether your group is full of crafty ladies or none of you have touched a paintbrush since elementary school art class, fear not! There is something for everyone when it comes to a craft night. Try a pottery night, jewelry-making night, painting night or any other medium that fits your vibe. Check out these great crafting kits on Amazon to get you started!
The Decor
And just like that, you’re ready to throw your own Galentine’s Day bash! Go forth and spread the love by gathering the girls for February 13th with an adorable Galentine’s Day invitation.
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