Hosting a Galentine’s Girls Night? Here’s 10 Must-Try Galentine’s Day Party Ideas

Our second favorite holiday of the year is almost here — Valentine’s Day— and we can’t contain our excitement. We love celebrating love and finding ways to do that with the special people in our life is super important. Whether you’re single or happily in a relationship, finding time to celebrate the holiday with your closest girl friends is always a good idea!

We’ve rounded up some super fun and unique ideas to have such a spacial Galentine’s Day. Everything from heart-shaped food, to designing custom charm necklaces and watching a rom-com from a projector. These ideas will insure that you’ll throw a party you and your friends will remember for years to come.

10 Must-Try Galentine’s Day Party Ideas

1. Decorate With Cute Valentine’s Decorations

First things first, if you’re hosting a Galentine’s Day Party at your home, you’ll need some cute Valentine’s Day decorations. Creating festive moments throughout your home will set vibe and aesthetic for the party. No matter if you live in a home or a small apartment, the details will matter and make the night more memorable.

Hang red pink and white streamers in the entryway, set your table with adorable heart-shaped dinnerware or even add pink and red candles on your coffee table.

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2. Make a Festive Valentine’s Day Dinner

Whether you’re hosting a couple friends or a large group of girl friends, having delicious appetizers and Valentine’s-themed food is a must. Make cheese fondue, a delicious asian bowl, or hearty pasta dish to serve your friends.

3. Serve Heart-Shaped Desserts

After dinner, comes dessert — after all, you can’t celebrate Valentine’s day without a sweet treat. You can have so much fun with the desserts you make too. Creating heart-shaped desserts turns a super simple recipe into something intentional and incredibly adorable.

4. Mix Valentine’s Day Drinks

Whether you prefer alcoholic drinks or cocktails at your party, there are so many fun Valentine’s Day drink ideas you can make. These cocktail recipes will be a hit!

5. Design Custom Charm Necklaces

Looking for a unique activity to do with your girl friends? Designing custom charm necklaces is so much fun and all your friends will create something that’s special to them. 

All you need are some charms, chain and clasps. You could even have your friends bring their own election of charms to swap and share with others at the party.

6. Paint Pottery for Valentine’s Day

There’s just something about hand-painted pottery that is always so memorable and nostalgic. Plus, you can do it all from your own home. 

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7. Galentine’s Gift Exchange (Secret Galentine)

Another fun Galentine’s activity to do with your friends is to plan a gift exchange. After you eat dinner and some Valentine’s treats, gather in your living room and exchange gifts to one another.

Pro tip: You can do this like a Secret Santa, but instead call it Secret Valentine. Before the Galentine party, have your friends randomly choose a name of another friend to shop for.

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8. Valentine’s Bunko Party

We absolutely love hosting Bunco parties! They are perfect for large groups of people, so if you’re hosting a lot of friends for your Galentine’s Day party, this would be such a fun idea.

9. Watch a Rom-Com with a Projector

Pull out your projector, a large white sheet, your blow up mattress and extra fluffy blankets — it’s time to watch a rom-com with your favorite Galentine’s. If you’re looking for a more chill, relaxing option, this is a great wya to gather your friends and celebrate each other’s company.

10. Send Home Valentine’s Party Favors

Party favors aren’t essential, but we always love to send our friends home with something little. Send your friends home with a $5 Valentine’s mug from Target or a Valentine’s face mask. You don’t have to break the bank to find something meaningful and cute to thank your friends for coming.