Let’s Go Girls… Celebrate LOVE With a Galentines Gathering!

Who says you have to limit the celebration of love to just Valentine’s Day?! The word ‘love’ is multifaceted, including the love of a partner, your family, and of course dear friends. Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating the love of a partner or spouse… but what about a day to celebrate your go-to girls?! The hit show Parks and Recreation was certainly onto something when they coined February 13th ‘Galentine’s Day’. This is a day to celebrate your girls… the friends that feel like family and are there for you through thick and thin! Whether you’re single, married, dating, or just want a girls night, Galentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to get the girls together for a good time!

Galentine’s Day is typically the day before Valentine’s Day… but it can be observed any February day! Today, I’m sharing my guide to hosting a fabulous Galentine’s Gathering. What to serve, how to decorate, what to wear, and what to do… truly everything you need for a fabulous night celebrating the girls! Enjoy, and cheers to friendship! 

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What to Serve

The opportunities here are endless… so many light bites and indulgent options! Balance sweet and savory by adding Beef Crostini, Triple Chocolate Pound Cake, or Chocolate Chip Cookies to the menu options below!

The Sweetheart Cocktail

Toast to friendship with a cocktail inspired by love! The Sweetheart Cocktail is a must for your Galentine’s Gathering!

Charcuterie

You can never go wrong with a classic Charcuterie Board. Jazz it up a bit with some of the pink and red finds below!

How To Decorate

Oh, how I love fun Valentine’s decor! My current color crush is definitely pink and red. I’m obsessed with these pillows and love that they can be used year-round!

What To Wear

When celebrating with the girls, I love to lean into the feminine characteristics of Valentine’s Day! Make it chic, comfy, and festive with the fabulous set below! See this blog for more outfit ideas!

What To Do

Though you can never go wrong with chatting the night away, I love having little activities to keep the night effortlessly fun! I love the idea of hosting a gift exchange with little Valentine’s. There are also so many fabulous downloadable games on Etsy. End the night by streaming a classic Rom Com such as Valentine’s Day!