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Here's our Galentine's Day party guide for you! Find special co*cktail recipes, like an Espresso MartiNO, or the perfect pink Cosmopolitan. We also included hosting tips to show your friends your love.
It’s nearly Valentine’s Day - but, for some of us, Cupid can redirect that arrow elsewhere. Whether you’re focusing on yourself or you’ve been picking up the pieces of a heartbreak, fortunately there’s an anti-Valentine’s occasion that everyone can enjoy.
What is Galentine’s Day and when did it start?
Galentine’s Day is a celebration of friendship that takes place on February 13, the day before Valentine’s. So gather your friends because this occasion is all about ladies celebrating ladies! If you’re thinking of hosting your own Galentine’s Day celebrations, there’s usually two distinct routes to take.
For the burnt-by-love, there’s the Anti-Valentine’s drinks and themed snacks. Think dark and stormy co*cktails - like, well, a Dark and Stormy - to heart-shaped pizza slices cut in half, you can really have fun with the theme.
Anti-Valentine’s co*cktail ideas
The Captain’s Dark and Stormy
For the burnt-by-love, there’s the Anti-Valentine’s drinks and themed snacks. Think dark and stormy co*cktails, like, well, a Dark and Stormy, to heart-shaped pizza slices cut in half, you can really have fun with the theme.
Captain Morgan
Original Spiced Rum
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Big Top High Ball Glass, Set of 4
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W&P
Petal co*cktail Ice Mold
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The Ultimate Cosmopolitan
When it comes to whipping up some playful pink co*cktails, the most obvious choice is a Cosmopolitan.
CIROC
Ultra-Premium Vodka
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Nick Munro
Trombone co*cktail Shaker
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Estelle
Coupe Glasses, Set of Two
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Glass co*cktail Picks
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Themed decorations
Showing love to your friends? Decorating your space with heart decorations, flower arrangements, and hints of pink and red will work well to help set the mood for your love-themed event.
If you want to keep the love motifs to a minimum, how about opting for florals? Flowers aren’t necessarily just a romantic gesture. They’re fragrant, they’re feel-good and they represent growth.
Look for interesting color combinations - mixing the classic white of a lily with more unusual and vivacious florals. And if you really feel like committing to an anti-Valentine’s theme, there are some gorgeous gothics to add to any bouquet. Black poppies and a ‘Queen of the Night’ tulip bring the dark drama.
Galentine's Day Flowers co*cktail
Going for a floral theme? The lively Galentine's Day Flowers co*cktail is a perfect pairing, inspired by classic botanicals and fresh fruity flavors.
Ketel One
Botanical Grapefruit & Rose
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Ferm Living
Ripple Champagne Saucers, Set of Two
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August Morgan
co*cktail Napkins, Croc-Tails
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Coupe Glasses, Set of Two
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Tablescape
Anyone who knows anything about hosting knows that tablescaping has been the trend of the past few months. A simple look on Instagram or Pinterest and there are elaborately decorated dinner tables which serve up a bigger feast for the senses than what’s on the menu.
Tablescaping is simply elevating the art of setting your table. It gives you more chance to be playful and creative, with increasingly elaborate ideas tying together colour schemes, motifs, and accessories such as napkins, candles and vases.
Your tablescape doesn’t have to be expensive or overly time-consuming, it just gives you an opportunity to exaggerate the theme of the evening.
Create the vibe
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Wine Stemware, Set of Two
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August Morgan
co*cktail Napkins, Drinking Bunny
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Caskata
Quinn Coupe Glasses, Set of Two
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August Morgan
co*cktail Napkins, Foo Foo For Love
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Ketel One
Botanical Trio
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Glass co*cktail Picks
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A Cheeky Vase
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Batch your co*cktails
A rum punch, which serves four, is a masterful centrepiece for any floral inspired tablescape and will keep the drinks flowing.
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Zacapa
No. 23
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Caldera
Double Old Fashioned Glass, Set of Four
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Our Dining Table
Reusable Colored Glass Straws, Set of 8
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Addison Ross
Large Scalloped Edge Tray, Turquoise
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Set some goals
Give Galentine’s some depth by making it a mission statement for your year ahead. Whether you manifest a new relationship for yourself or you all plan to challenge yourselves in your personal lives and careers, Galentine’s is reason enough to dream big.
An Espresso MartiNO is the mocktail that’ll give you all the motivation to make some plans.
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Spice 94
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Quinn Coupe Glasses, Set of Two
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Have fun!
You’ve come together and planned your soaring futures. Now, it’s time to let your hair down.
Galentine’s is an unapologetic celebration of friendship. So why not live it up like you did way before you worried yourselves about relationship dramas and other heartbreaks? Have a sleepover. Make prank calls. Watch a classic from your childhood. Eat all the candy you convince yourself you’re too grown up for these days.
Growing down has never failed to lift someone up.
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Galentine's Day
Galentine's Day is a celebration of friendship that takes place on February 13th, the day before Valentine's Day. It is a day for women to come together and celebrate their friendships. The concept of Galentine's Day gained popularity after it was introduced in the TV show "Parks and Recreation" in 2010. It has since become a widely recognized occasion for women to show appreciation for their female friends.
Anti-Valentine's Drinks and Themed Snacks
For those who may have experienced heartbreak or want to celebrate an alternative to Valentine's Day, there are options for anti-Valentine's drinks and themed snacks. These can include dark and stormy co*cktails, heart-shaped pizza slices, and other creative ideas that play on the theme of being "burnt-by-love" or anti-Valentine's. It's an opportunity to have fun and enjoy the occasion in a different way.
Themed Decorations
When hosting a Galentine's Day celebration, you can create a festive atmosphere by decorating your space with heart decorations, flower arrangements, and hints of pink and red. These decorations help set the mood for a love-themed event and show appreciation for your friends. Additionally, you can incorporate interesting color combinations and unique floral arrangements to add a touch of creativity to the decorations.
Tablescape
Tablescape refers to the art of setting and decorating a table in an elaborate and visually appealing manner. It involves coordinating color schemes, motifs, and accessories such as napkins, candles, and vases to create a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing table arrangement. Tablescape allows you to be playful and creative, enhancing the overall theme and ambiance of the event.
Setting Goals
To give Galentine's Day more depth, you can make it a mission statement for the year ahead. This can involve setting personal goals or challenges for yourself and your friends in various aspects of life, such as relationships, personal growth, and careers. It's an opportunity to dream big and motivate each other to achieve those goals.
Having Fun
Galentine's Day is ultimately a celebration of friendship, so it's important to let loose and have fun with your friends. You can engage in activities like having a sleepover, making prank calls, watching a classic movie from your childhood, or indulging in nostalgic treats like candy. It's a time to reminisce and enjoy each other's company without the pressures of romantic relationships.
I hope this information helps you understand the concepts mentioned in the article. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!
