Galentines Day Party Ideas - 2024 Edition

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Valentine's Day is a week away. But some of us also want to celebrate Galentines Day. If you want to host a beautiful Galentines Day Party but are stuck on what to serve and how to decorate, here are some curated ideas, including recipe suggestions, decorating ideas, and easy party favors.

Decor

Floral: You can lean into classic red roses or other floral elements for the decorations. A large floral centerpiece at the table is gorgeous if you have a small group, and dinner is buffet-style. If you'll have food on the table, opt for smaller flower arrangements at several places along the table.

Bows everywhere: small curls of red, white, or pink ribbons throughout the table. Red or white candles, but make sure they're scent-free. Use ribbon to hang paper hearts from the ceiling, or create a swag to go across the wall.

Main Dish and Sides: Marry Me Chicken or Homemade Tomato Tortellini Soup

I'd recommend Marry Me Chicken with rigatoni or Homemade Tomato Tortellini Soup.

Marry Me Chicken is a one-pan dish that has a beautiful pink hue once finished and pops of red from the sun-dried tomatoes, and the name itself is a great conversation starter. Serve this rigatoni pasta and a side salad, such as Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad with Bacon and Parmesan. 

Marry Me Chicken | The Modern Proper

Creamy, tomato and herbed chicken with a sprinkle of fiery heat - ‘marry me’ chicken will guarantee you a second date!

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This Tomato Tortellini Soup is great for a group because it's filling, easy to serve and eat, and can easily be doubled.

Tomato Tortellini Soup

This tomato tortellini soup is quick, easy to make, and comforting. This tasty family dinner is ready in just over half an hour.

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Drinks:

Here are some rose flavored drinks that will add a classy and sophistocated touch to your party! You can also find some amazing seasonal drinks from Trader Joe's.

Rose Lemonade

Simple yet indulgent, this floral and tangy Rose Lemonade is a perfect way to elevate your summer hosting experiences.

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Sparkling Rose Lemonade

This is a variation of my Rose Lemonade. The addition of sparkling water makes this feel more fancy and polished than regular lemonade.

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Rose Simple Syrup Using Fresh Rose Petals

Infusing a basic simple syrup with fragrant rose petals will create a delicate floral flavored syrup that is perfect for adding into lemonades, teas, mocktails, and cocktails.

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Dessert: Head to the store

Head to Trader Joe's! Buy an assortment of their Valentine's Day limited-release items, such as heart-shaped macarons, Belgian Chocolate Hearts, bags of Jelly Bean Hearts, Raspberry Mousse Cakes, Raspberry Heart Cookies, and the All Butter Shortbread Sandwich Cookies with raspberry filling.

Arrange them onto a stacked tea stand or other beautiful cake stand or serving platters.

The variety of sizes, shapes, and colors will be visually stunning. And the variety of flavors will allow your gal pals to pick their favorites.

Galentines Day Party Favors

Giving small party favors is optional but always a thoughtful touch. A small bar of chocolate wrapped in a beautiful red ribbon or a three-flower mini bouquet are simple and classy ways to make your Galentine's Day Party memorable!

Other Galentine's Day Activities

What would be more fun and nostalgic than passing out classic Valentine's Day Cards to your girlfriends?! If you're at Trader Joe's getting desserts, they have cards for a dollar each!! Snag some Valentine's Day-themed ones to pass out for a Valentine's card exchange with your besties.

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