10 Sweet Galentine's Day Ideas
4. Set up a photo booth
Rent a photo booth to create lasting memories at your party. Gather some props like foil balloons, hearts, and flowers and grab a Polaroid for instant printing. As a final touch, create a cute hashtag like #GalentinesGirlGang so everyone can share the party on Instagram. For a cheap, do-it-yourself option, set up some PVC pipes and pink fabric for a cool backdrop.
5. Celebrate with brunch
Show your gal pals that you love them a b(r)unch with a Galentine’s brunch! Serve things like mimosas, red velvet pancakes, muffins, fruit salad, and quiche, or have everyone pitch in and make it a brunch potluck.
Decorate with red, pink, and rose gold accents, place a vase of roses on the table, and set up a coffee station complete with creamers, flavored syrups, and whipped cream. If you’re feeling nostalgic, invite everyone to come in their pajamas for an extra cozy event.
Want to leave the cooking to the professionals? Then book a brunch venue on Peerspace, like this retro diner with colorful decor in San Francisco, CA! It’s a super fun and photogenic spot ideal for brunching with your favorite gals.
6. Have a puppy party
This is one of many adorable Galentine’s Day ideas to which everyone is sure to RSVP. Spend time with your girlfriends and the cutest little furry Valentines while also raising awareness about shelter animals. It sounds too good to be true, but in many places, you can actually “rent” puppies for a donation to the shelter hosting them.
PuppyParty in NYC is just one example of such a service, but there are shelters all over the country that do this. Just Google “rent puppies” (it may sound a bit sketchy, but trust us, it’s a thing!). You may even end up with a new best friend!
7. Make it a cocktail party
Sip on some “love potions.” Serve some pretty-in-pink drinks — think strawberry flavors, drinks with grenadine, cranberry juice, and grapefruit juice as mixers, and rose cocktail recipes. Use festive glasses or cups, cute Valentine’s napkins, paper straws, and flowers as garnishes for Insta-worthy libations. Also, consider offering nonalcoholic options like Shirley Temples, Cherry Coke, and strawberry lemonade
8. Dress up the party with a dessert table
Create a sweet setup for your gal pals by going all out with a dessert table! Include classic Valentine’s Day treats like Hershey Kiss roses and chocolate-covered strawberries. Fondue, red velvet bundtinis, whoopie pies, cupcakes, macarons, and custom fortune cookie valentines are also perfect for the occasion. But for the ultimate Galentine’s day treat, celebrate badass women and show off your baking skills with these cookies.
Once you have selected your sweets, complete the look with cute paper plates from the party store, a pink or red tablecloth, a garland or banner with hearts, and cake stands. The dollar spot at Target is an excellent place for bargain finds for a festive tablescape. For more inspiration for displaying your sweets, check out this blog.
Check out our creative Valentine’s Day party ideas for adults for more sweet ideas!
