We love Christmas, Halloween is awesome, Thanksgiving can’t be overlooked, but what is the best day of the year? Well, if you tuned into Parks and Rec, Leslie Knope in season 2, episode 16 specifically, then you know the best day of the year is Galentine’s Day! You may be slightly confused right now wondering, what is Galentines Day and who is Leslie Knope? Allow us! Leslie Knope is the raddest, baddest boss babe ever, and Galentine’s Day comes around every February 13th and it’s the day to celebrate your lady friends! Because after all, where would we be without them? Now that we’re all caught up, here is our quick guide to planning the most perfect Galentine’s Day!
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Let’s Get in Formation
Create the guest list! Galentine’s Day is a special day for the most important ladies in your life, so make sure those nearest and dearest to you make the cut! Even if you know they won’t be able to make it, include them in the invites. Sometimes just the invitation means the world.
What’s the Plan?
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Figure out what it is you want to do. This can be a little easier said than done especially trying to find something everybody likes to do. For some gal groups, Galentine’s Day may be watching the best ‘90s rom-coms on Netflix while indulging in all of the chocolate and wine, and for other groups, brunch (and endless mimosas) may be just the ticket! If you’re unsure, there’s no shame in a group chat where everyone votes on their favorite activity.
You’re Invited!
Technology can be a beautiful thing especially when it comes to invitations. Group chats, e-mails, Facebook Messenger, even a Facebook event page can make inviting everyone (and being extra sure not to leave anyone out!) way easy!
Food is Queen
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The most important part of any get-together is always the food, and there are so many ways you can master the Galentine’s Day menu. If you’re planning on a brunch or dinner at a restaurant, then the pressure is off. If you’ve got something else up your sleeve, consider asking everyone to bring something or get a little bougie and whip up some charcuterie boards. If you really want a true to Leslie Knope Galentine’s Day then you know the drill – waffle bar it is!
Cocktail Hour
Find a fun (bonus points if it’s pretty!) cocktail to serve to everyone at the celebration! And don’t forget, mocktails are a refreshing and delicious alternative.
What’s Galentine’s Day Without Galentine’s Day Cards?
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You don’t have to break the bank buying favors for all of your best girls, we promise a meaningful Galentine will mean the world to each and every one of them, especially if you include a note telling them how much they mean to you and maybe even a throwback pic!
We Love the Gram
Whether you’re a social media junkie or not, we highly recommend making sure to take lots of pictures! It can be hard to get everyone together because life is crazy. So make sure to snap photos when you can to remember all the magic that is Galentine’s Day!
