How to Throw the Ultimate Galentine's Day Party For Your BFFs
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If you're not celebrating Valentine's Day with a significant other this year, don't fret. Seize the opportunity to have the girliest celebration ever, and throw a Galentine's Day party for your close friends. You are guaranteed an excellent time as long as it's filled with drinks, pink, and good conversation. Keep reading to find out how you can be the hostess with the mostest during the season of love.
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The Invites
These customizable invites will be shipped straight to your door exactly the way you want them!
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The Treats
Follow this French macaron recipe, and serve the sweet treat at your party.
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The Attire
Ask all your guests to rock red and pink, and then hand them one of these cute DIY headbands when they walk in the door.
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The Photo Booth
Here's how to make your own heart backdrop for an adorable photo session with your gal pals.
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The Decorations
Decorations can be as simple as cutting red and pink hearts out of construction paper and stringing them together. Everybody loves the classic hearts. You could also create your own banner with a cute message.
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The Cocktails
We've got endless Valentine's Day cocktails that can be served in fun glasses with heart straws ($2 for set of 25).
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The Food
There's no doubt your friends will be seriously impressed when you serve them a heart-shaped pizza.
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The Cake
You can make any simple cake, and then top it off with something special like this DIY cake topper that shows your girls how much you love them.
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The Flowers
A Galentine's Day party wouldn't be complete without flowers! Make sure to stick with the pink and red color scheme. Try this rose garland DIY.
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The Game
You are never too old to smack a piñata. Give this conversation heart option ($35) an adult update, and fill it with alcoholic candies.
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The Grown-Up Crafts
Have all of your friends make these cute DIY bracelets for one another with cute compliments and affirmations on the heart. It will put everyone in a great mood.
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The Finishing Touches
If you're looking to go all out with lots of decor extras, or you just want all your decorations to come at once, buy this adorable decorations party box ($55).
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The Favors
Make these pretty DIY heart cookies and pouches to give away to your guests as they head home.