Invitations:

Start by sending out adorable Galentine's Day invitations to your friends. You can either go the traditional route with paper invites or opt for e-invitations for an easier time saving route. Make sure to include all the essential details like date, time, location, and any special instructions (like bringing their favorite flowers for the bouquet activity!)

Decorations:

Heartfelt Ambiance: Set the scene with heart-shaped decorations such as garlands, balloons, and confetti scattered around the party space. You can also hang string lights in heart shapes to add a warm glow to the atmosphere.

Festive Table Setting: Dress up your dining area with themed tableware including heart-patterned plates, napkins, and tablecloths. Consider using pink, red, and white as the primary colors to create a cohesive look. Place a fresh flower bouquet in the center of the table as a stunning centerpiece.

Build Your Own Bouquet:

Set up a beautiful flower station with an array of blooms, greenery, and floral accessories. Each guest can create their own personalized bouquet to take home as a lovely reminder of the evening. Feel free to provide vases/flower wrapping, ribbons, and decorative elements to add an extra touch of flair to their creations. This activity is not only fun but also a great way to express creativity and appreciation for your friends.

Specialty Drinks:

No Galentine's party is complete without some delicious cocktails or mocktails! Get creative and whip up some themed beverages like "Love Potion" martinis or fruity mocktails with cute names like "Gal Pal Spritzer." Set up a self-serve drink station with all the ingredients, garnishes, and fancy glassware for guests to mix and mingle while they sip on their drinks 

Love Potion Martini:

Ingredients:

• • 1 1/2 oz vodka

  • 1/2 oz raspberry liqueur

  • 1/2 oz cranberry juice

  • Splash of lime juice

  • Fresh raspberries for garnish

Instructions:

• • Fill a shaker with ice and add vodka, raspberry liqueur, cranberry juice, and lime juice.

  • Shake well and strain into a martini glass.

  • Garnish with fresh raspberries on a cocktail pick.

Gal Pal Spritzer:

Ingredients:

• • 3 oz rosé wine

  • 1 oz elderflower liqueur

  • Splash of club soda

  • Fresh berries for garnish

Instructions:

• • Fill a wine glass with ice.

  • Add rosé wine and elderflower liqueur.

  • Top with a splash of club soda and gently stir.

  • Garnish with fresh berries.

BONUS DRINK Because we can't say no to champs...

Strawberry Champagne Punch:

Ingredients:

• • 1 bottle of champagne or sparkling wine

  • 1 cup strawberry vodka

  • 1/2 cup strawberry syrup or puree

  • Fresh strawberries for garnish

Instructions:

• • In a punch bowl or pitcher, combine champagne, strawberry vodka, and strawberry syrup.

  • Stir gently to combine.

  • Serve over ice and garnish with fresh strawberries.

Menu Options and Recipes:

Appetizers:

• • Heart-Shaped Caprese Skewers: Assemble cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves on skewers, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and shape them into hearts.

  • Spinach and Feta Phyllo Triangles: Fill phyllo pastry with a mixture of spinach, feta cheese, garlic, and herbs, then bake until golden brown.

Main Course:

• • Heart-Shaped Pesto Chicken: Pound chicken breasts flat, spread pesto on one side, fold in half, and shape into hearts. Bake until cooked through and serve with roasted vegetables.

  • Heart-Shaped Ravioli: Make or buy heart-shaped ravioli and serve with your choice of sauce, such as marinara, alfredo, or brown butter sage sauce.

Side Dishes:

• • Beet and Goat Cheese Salad: Toss roasted beets, mixed greens, candied walnuts, and crumbled goat cheese with a balsamic vinaigrette.

  • Garlic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus: Roast asparagus spears with garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until tender-crisp.

Desserts:

• • Red Velvet Cupcakes: Bake classic red velvet cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting and heart-shaped sprinkles.

  • Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries: Dip fresh strawberries in melted chocolate and let them set before serving as a decadent treat.