Some of you may be wondering what is Galentine’s Day? Well, I’m glad you asked! According to Urban Dictionary, Galentine’s Day is a day for celebrating the love you have for your girl friends, whether they’re single or not.
It’s typically celebrated on February 13, and is dedicated to showering your closest friends with love and attention…more than you do every other day.
What beats a day filled with laughing with your girlfriends, eating junk food, and popping bottles of bubbly? Nothing.
I get that the world currently sits in a global pandemic, and it may be hard to celebrate Galentine’s in its typical sense. But I have gathered some tips and put together the ultimate guide on how you can celebrate Galentine’s Day in 2021. Let’s do this!
Step 1: Establish the Vibe
The most essential element when planning a Galentine’s day event is choosing a theme. A theme sets the foundation for the party and adds for better detail! Picking a more specific theme will let you zero in on tiny details and make the get-together even more exciting.
Some ideas for your Galentine’s:
- A Pajama Jammy Jam: Everyone wears Pjs. To take it up a notch maybe ask that they wear a certain color.
- Champagne Life: Everyone dresses to the nines to toast it up.
- Color-themed: Pick one color and use that as an overall theme for the event. For example, if you pick the color black, have everyone dress in only that color and make sure all your decorations coordinate.
- Spa Day: Host a spa day. Face masks and cucumber water will leave your girls feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
Step 2: Create Virtual Invites
First decide how you want to host the party. Zoom? Facetime? After you’ve selected your method of meeting with your guest, then add your event to your calendar and send out the invite to all your girls. I like to use Punchbowl for my e-vites. They have some amazing free templates.
Remember It’s crucial to have your invitations sent out as soon as possible so your girls can also have the day booked! So don’t forget!
Step 3: Create an Itinerary
After you have selected a theme, you will need to create an itinerary. This will be easy to do especially when you have selected the vibe/theme. An itinerary will allow you and your girls to know what to expect for the big day, and what things they will need to bring.
- Signature Cocktail Tutorial: Everyone picks their favorite drink and gives a tutorial on how to create it at home.
- Galentine’s fashion show: Have all your gals pick three outfits and sport them for an original Galentine’s day treat.
- Krazy Karaoke: Host a karaoke celebration this Galentine’s Day. Invite everyone over to live out their rockstar dreams. Take the party to the next level with fun wigs and costumes.
- America’s Next Top Model Home Edition: Have everyone set up a fun backdrop and have friends take turns snapping pictures of one another. Then, have a judging panel and pick the best one.
- Exchange Secret Cupid gifts: Think secret Santa but with a twist. Everyone picks a name out of a hat and shows up on Galentine’s Day with a gift, just like Cupid.
Step 4: Menu Selection
This is just as important as choosing your vibe. Now you don’t have to go crazy with this one, but it’s so much more fun if you do. If you’re hosting a movie theme, go for concession stand inspired foods and drinks. Maybe four different popcorn flavors and a cotton candy signature cocktail. If you’re all bonding over your love of brunch, have fun with Bellini’s and a waffle bar. I am all for a signature drink. Check out one of my Sangria Recipes!
Step 5: Pick the Party Games
Chatting it up and getting all the latest tea is all good, but a party game will spice things up and take the party to the next level. If you have people in the group who are meeting for the first time, it’s an excellent opportunity to break the ice. Here’s a few games to consider:
Step 6: Get Help With Decorating
Grab one girlfriend early on the day of the party and have her help with decorating the place for the rest of the group. She can prep the snacks table, blow up the balloons, and help you get your bar looking pretty. This isn’t a regular party. You know all the girls will notice the effort.
I hope you guys found these tips helpful! However you decide to celebrate your day, have fun enjoying your girls on February 13th!