Galentine’s Day is a special holiday dedicated to celebrating the powerful bond of female friendship. It’s a day to gather with your closest gal pals and show appreciation for the supportive, loving, and uplifting relationships that bring so much joy to our lives. Whether you’re planning a lavish brunch, a spa day, or just a cozy night in, Galentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show your friends how much they mean to you. In this blog, we’ll explore fun and creative ways to celebrate Galentine’s Day and make the most of this special holiday. So, grab a mimosa and get ready to toast to the amazing women in your life!
SPA DAY
Book a day of pampering for you and your friends at a local spa. Enjoy massages, facials, and other luxurious treatments together. Or host a spa day party at home! It can be a relaxing and rejuvenating way to spend time with friends.
Ask each guest to bring their favorite spa products, such as face masks, bath salts, and body scrubs. Create a spa-like atmosphere by setting up comfortable seating, soft lighting, and relaxing music. Provide towels, robes, and slippers for guests to use. Offer a variety of treatments, such as facials, massages, and manicures. Offer a selection of healthy drinks and snacks, such as water infused with fruit, smoothies, and fruit platters. Consider sending each guest home with a small gift, such as a candle or bath bomb, as a token of your appreciation.
WINE TASTING
Visit a local winery or wine bar for a wine-tasting experience. Try different wines and learn about the winemaking process.
Do an at-home version of this and let the wine flow with everyone’s favorite type of wine! Offer a variety of cheese and crackers, and provide wine-tasting notes to encourage discussion and education about different types of wine. Once everyone has arrived encourage guests to sample each other’s bottles. You could also play wine-themed games, such as a blind wine-tasting contest or a “guess the grape” game, which can add a fun and interactive element to the party. Check out our free printable for the girls to take tasting notes.
Click below for a 5×7 printable and or a standard letter size.
GOURMET BRUNCH
Host a gourmet brunch at a fancy restaurant or at your home. Serve a variety of delicious dishes, such as smoked salmon, omelets, and fresh fruit along with a grapefruit mimosa accompanied by some sparkling edible glitter!
ART CLASS
Take an art class together, such as a painting or pottery class. Create something special to commemorate the day and your friendship. Here are some local ones we recommend:
Cheers Pablo
Board and Brush
Kari’s Create Studio
MOVIE NIGHT
Treat your friends to a luxurious movie night in or at a local independent cinema. Snuggle up with blankets, pillows, and gourmet popcorn.
COOKING CLASS
Take a cooking class together and learn how to make a gourmet meal or learn how to make a killer charceuterie board, like The Board Loon. Enjoy your creations together at the end of the class. There are plenty to choose from in our area, or it would even be fun to hire a private chef to host at your house for the class!
Others we recommend are:
Cooks on Crocus Hill
Terry Zilla
VISION BOARD
What you’ll need: firm cardboard, assorted magazines, scissors, and glue/tape and lastly, your dreams and goals! If you’re looking for a more “productive” gathering, then this is your thing. Get a piece of stiffer cardboard for all the girls and ask everyone to bring a few magazines, a pair of scissors (it will be easier than sharing), and either glue or tape. Spend time cutting things out for your 2023 vision and placing them on the piece of cardboard. When you’re finished hang it in a place that you’ll see to remind you and keep you on track for your 2023 vision.
FAVORITE THINGS GIFT EXCHANGE
A fun favorite things gift exchange is a great way to bond with friends and try new products at any of the above get togethers. To start, each participant brings one item that they absolutely love, such as a candle, skincare product, or kitchen gadget. Then, everyone puts their item in a pile and takes turns selecting a wrapped gift. At the end of the exchange, everyone goes home with a new favorite thing and the chance to learn about new products from their friends. This gift exchange is a low-stress and low-cost way to celebrate and show appreciation for each other. To make it even more fun, add a theme or set a budget to make the exchange even more exciting!
HEART SHAPED COMPLIMENT
Hosting a “Heart-Shaped Compliment” activity at a party is a fun way to spread positivity and boost each other’s confidence. Here’s how to do it:
- Prepare heart-shaped cutouts: Cut out several heart-shaped pieces of paper in advance and have them ready for the activity.
- Ask each party guest to take a heart-shaped cutout and write a genuine compliment about each of their fellow guests on it.
- Share the compliments: Everyone can take turns reading their compliments out loud.
This activity promotes a positive and supportive atmosphere, making it a great way to bring people together and celebrate each other’s strengths and qualities. By the end of the activity, everyone will feel uplifted and appreciated, making the party even more enjoyable. Send the compliments home with your guests and they will have something to remind them just how special they are.
Hosting Galentine’s Day is a fun and easy way to celebrate the love and friendship of the women in your life. With a little bit of planning and preparation, you can create a memorable event that everyone will love. Don’t forget to take lots of photos, and most importantly, have fun!
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XO
Amy & The Interior Impressions Team
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