WHAT IS GALENTINE’S DAY?

Galentine’s day is for real! Just like Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s day is celebrated to express love. However, this day is exclusive to show your love for your girlfriends. Sorry, no boys allowed! This day gives you an opportunity to spend time with your friends, have fun, share laughter, and create memories. It is celebrated on the 13th of February, i.e. is a day before Valentine’s Day.

BEST WAYS TO CELEBRATE GALENTINE’S DAY!

• Host an epic party at home for your girlfriends.
• Meet outdoors for brunch.
• Pick up an activity like painting or pottery together.
• Picnic at a park.
• Let loose and party non-stop at a lounge.
• Spa time or some mani-pedi together.

DECIDE A PARTY THEME.

First and foremost, you will have to decide what theme to go for. Sometimes it can be overwhelming when you have to choose one from the many ideas that you think or browse.

Having a theme is not mandatory but it will give you ideas to inspire the decor, food, and games in a cohesive manner. A theme can be as basic as just a color code or as fancy as a beach party or poker.

THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE SHORTLISTING THE THEME

1. The time of the day, indoor or outdoor matters.
2. How much are you ready to spend for the entire party? A rough estimate while brainstorming the theme.
3. The preference of your girlfriends in general.
4. Their energy level and interest to follow the theme. If the theme calls for a lot of preparation at their end, then you may have less participation or cancellation.

THEME SUGGESTIONS FOR GALENTINES PARTY

• Favorite Galentine’s themes are Hearts, English tea party, Bollywood/Hollywood Red Carpet, Poker and drinks, Disco party, Bake-off.
• Maybe you are good at dancing or cooking or fitness or make-up. Use this as a theme for your party and have a fun session with your friends.
• You can show them a hack or chalk a fun activity around your talent! This can be a fun theme and experience for all. Just keep it simple for you as well as your friends.

PLACES TO LOOK FOR IDEAS AND INSPIRATIONS.

If you still find it difficult to come up with a theme, then browse Pinterest and Instagram for more ideas. 

SEND OUT BEAUTIFUL INVITES.

Once your theme, time, and date are decided, send an appealing invitation to your friends. You can always send them a physical one, but a digital invite is easier to make and can be sent in seconds at no cost. Use free apps like Canva to make a decent-looking invite in minutes.

DON’T MISS THE DÉCOR.

The ambiance and vibe of a party play an important role to get it rolling. There is no reason to invest a ton of money on the décor, simple ones are effective too!

SUGGESTIONS FOR DÉCOR IDEAS!

• Before you want to splurge on the décor, look around in your home. You will definitely have something to uplift the mood of the party.
• Maybe fresh or artificial flowers, a lovely table runner, candles! You can even use your dainty holiday lights if you are having a party in the evening and indoors or in your backyard.

BUDGET-FRIENDLY PLACES TO BUY GALENTINE DÉCOR.

Look for a Dollar Tree store near you. It carries wonderful valentine décor, from walls to centerpieces. You will find many hidden gems here for a cheap price. Other go-to options for décor is Party City, Target, and home goods. You will find lovely Galentine’s appropriate décor, cutlery, serve ware, table essentials at these stores. 

DRESS CODE IDEAS!

You may skip this part but if you are keeping a theme then the outfit will automatically depend on it. A dress code also increases your chance to produce good photos, the instagrammable ones!

1. If you are keeping a theme, then it will translate into theme-appropriate outfits. For example, if it is a retro theme, girls will dress retro style. If it is party animals, they can wear animal prints.
2. No theme, no problem. You can set dress code as florals, dresses only, specific colors, animal prints, cuteness overload, the list goes on! It could be outfits or any relevant accessories too.
3. Let your friends know that you are going to be a special gift for the best dressed. This way they will be encouraged to follow the code.

GALENTINE’S DAY FOOD IDEAS.

Like it or not, food is the star of any party. Just like the games, food can depend on the theme you are having but not at all necessary. All you want is to keep good and plenty of food for everyone to enjoy. In our busy lives, making everything at home is next to impossible or even difficult for many of us due to time constraints. Do not stress out! Order food from a catering service to make it easy on yourself! Menu ideas include:

• Chocolate covered strawberries
• Tea sandwiches
• Charcuterie board

• Cookies
• Fondue
• Sliders

It is time to start planning an epic Galentine’s Day party for your friends. Be Creative Catering is here to help with all of your needs!!! Be Creative Catering is Northern Kentucky’s premier choice for parties, family gatherings, and weddings, providing clients with creative guidance in menu planning and presentation. Give us a call today at (859) 586-4201 to speak to discuss your Menu!