Galentine's Day Ideas for Best Friends
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VALENTINE’S DAY. The day we express our feelings in the form of hearts and flowers…and of course….candy. The day our love for one another is on full display. It’s always been one of my favorite holidays. Even as a kid I enjoyed getting conversation hearts and $1 carnations student council was selling during the lunch hours. Valentine’s Day took on different meanings for me, as I showered my husband and kids with a little extra heart shaped chocolate love on the day, though some of my favorite memories have always been sharing this holiday with my girlfriends. Until a few years ago, I hadn’t heard the term Galentine’s Day…but make no mistake…this is a thing. Galentine’s Day is the ultimate femme holiday, complete with boss babes hanging out an being true #friendshipgoals. So call up your girls and get ready to enjoy this love-centric holiday in full force…but where will you go? The Carmel Symphony Orchestra wants to throw their hat in the ring! I mean, who doesn’t love the Symphony?
Keep reading for a few different Galentine’s day ideas for best friends!
Where to go for galentine’s Day
The beautiful marble floors inside the Palladium. Home of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra.
Just thinking about sitting back and listening to the greatest love songs of the world makes my heart swell. I’ve always loved going to the Symphony, and the Carmel Symphony Orchestra never disappoints. From the moment you step foot onto the entrance marble floors to the last note the orchestra plays, this is an experience you will never forget. Right here in Carmel!
What To Wear
The perfect dress for a perfect Galentine’s night at the Palladium with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra.
It’s never a bad decision to go glam for a trip to the Symphony. I opted for an off-the-shoulder dress and old Hollywood glamour hair. Isn’t it dreamy? Hey, it’s Valentine’s Day….go out with a BANG! Here are a few options similar to my dress.
Style Tip: Never be afraid to wear a full length dress. Though the Symphony does not require Black Tie, it is appropriate…so why not?
Shop some cute Galentine’s Day outfit ideas below!
A soft makeup look fit for a night at the Carmel Symphony Orchestra.
Other Galentine’s Day Ideas for Best Friends
Not interested in the symphony for your Galentine’s day celebrations? Not to worry. Here are ten more ideas for celebrating Galentine’s day with your best friends!
1. Movie Night In
Grab your gal pals or your man and rent the sappiest movies! Make sure you have plenty of chocolate and wine on deck for the best night ever!
2. See a Show
There are always great music and theatre venues hosting events VDay weekend. Check out your local listings and explore the arts!
3. Wine Tasting
Have a more refined evening and visit a winery. It's fun and relaxing...plus you learn a little bit about how wine is made....and drink a lot of it...win win.
5. Take a Cooking Class Together
This can be a super fun way to bond with your best friends this Galentine’s day! Find a fun cooking class in your city, or even host one at home with a YouTube video on your TV screen!
6. Host a Cocktail Party
This is a super fun idea if you have a group of great girl friends. Have everyone make their favorite cocktail for the group, or better yet, add in a theme. For example, everyone could make drinks in the theme of their favorite movie or color!
7. Have a “create your own board” Night
I’ve seen this idea all over TikTok. Have each of your friends make their own “board” to share with the group. This could be a taco board, cheese board, sandwich board, candy board— the options are endless!
8. Head Out to Brunch
Keep is simple and classic by simply heading out to brunch for your Galentine’s day get together!
9. Host a Game Night
Everyone loves a good game night, right? Get your friends together to celebrate Galentine’s day with some games. Better yet, incorporate the drinks idea or board idea for even more fun!
10. Have a “Favorite Things” Gift Exchange
This is another fun idea I have seen on TikTok. Usually it goes for Christmas, but it could easily work for Galentine’s day as well! Have everyone bring a set number of their favorite things (under a certain price point is best) to gift to the group. That way each person goes home with one of each of the friend groups favorite things!
I hope this list of fun and creative galentine’s day ideas for best friends has given you some good options to celebrate with your own best friends this Valentine’s Day season!
Enjoy Today!
xo- Sierra
