Thinking of throwing a last minute Galentine’s party this year? Of course you are, you beautiful tropical fish. You celebrate your lady friends. We’ve put together a list of everything you need to throw a Girl’s Night In Galentine’s party Leslie Knope would be honored to attend.
- Invitations are key to any event, and a Galentine’s party is no exception. While you won’t be skipping work to brunch it up, this Tuesday evening, get your girls to your place by sending a digital invitation from Etsy!
- “OH! I just LOVE your Valentine’s Décor,” said no bro ever. Ladies. LADIES. This is your chance to go all out for your girls. Raid the Dollar Spot at Target, fine a sequin table runner on Amazon, grab some grocery store flowers and get decorating. We like our events to be cohesive, so while we focus on our food tables, we also make sure to add decorative touches to every room guests enter. We love putting out red and pink hand towels in the bathroom or using a decorating kit to add flair to any room.
- What is Galentine’s Day without some Parks and Rec inspired snacks? You’ll want to mindful of the Chris Traegers in attendance and have a few healthy options, but the main focus should be literally everything else. Because Leslie consumes roughly 300 waffles a year and in her honor, we suggest offering waffles with chocolate dipping sauce. No celebration would be complete without Treat Yo Self cupcakes from Sprinkles, Red Vines and loads of chocolate candy.
- Give your girls plenty of Insta-worthy photo ops with a wide backdrop, props and selfie sticks! We love to kick it old school and bust out games like Pretty Pretty Princess and Mall Madness, but classic chick flicks are always a great way to end an evening.
- You don’t need to write 5,000-word essays for each of your lady loves, instead grab some gift bags and fill them up with your favorite things. Our go-to girlie gifts include our favorite Korean sheet masks, chocolate, nail polish and festive socks! Don’t forget a hand-written note telling your BFFs how they are “poetic and noble land-mermaids.” If you really want to up your Gal gifting game, consider giving a donation in her name to her favorite girl power cause like this one!
Just because Galentine’s is days away doesn’t mean you can’t throw one incredible party for your girls. We all need a little love and a last-minute girls night is just the thing. Share your ideas with us and let us know how you celebrate February 13!
