Galentine's Day Entertaining Guide: From Pretty Table Decor to Spa Day-Inspired Activities
Bissinger’s Sea Salt Caramel Hearts. Image courtesy of Bissinger.
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and it's the perfect excuse to get your besties together to celebrate friendship, community, and love. If you're ready to go all in with hearts, pink, sweets, and pampering, here are some easy, yet elevated Galentine's Day ideas to help you curate a special gathering. From setting your table to beauty-themed activities, get the party started with these on-theme picks.
Setting the Table
Gala by Fortessa Pink Champagne Glasses ($58) and Debutante Pink Water Glasses ($72)
Gala by Fortessa Pink Champagne Glasses. Image courtesy of Fortessa
Available in an assortment of translucent colors and sizes, this glassware sets the tone through alluring hues, including ruby and pink. The Gala by Fortessa Champagne Glasses and Debutante Pink Water Glasses are a pretty addition to your Galentine's Day table.
Year & Day Small Plate in Daybreak. Image courtesy of Year & Day.
These elegant rimless plates are semi-matte and available in a subtle pink called Daybreak.
Great Jones Hot Dish ($109)
Great Jones Hot Plate with pink design. Image courtesy of Great Jones.
This 9-by-13-inch ceramic casserole dish is a modern take on a nostalgic, classic. It's right on theme and it's versatile – use it to serve anything from cakes to veggies.
Pillowpia Chindi Placemat ($9.00)
A handcrafted chindi placemat in pink adds some flair to your table decor.
Brew To A Tea Tea Sets ($63)
Brew To A Tea Tea Set in pink. Image courtesy of Brew To A Tea.
Brew To A Tea makes pretty floral tea sets, available on Amazon. The set of four matching cups and saucers is made of Bone China Porcelain Rose Chintz and is dishwasher safe for an easy clean-up experience.
The brand also offers a matching 3-tier dessert stand (also available in other colors) for serving cupcakes, cookies, finger sandwiches, scones, and other tea foods.
Edible flowers and tea.
Garnish beverages, cakes, and other dishes with edible flowers from Gourmet Sweet Botanicals.
Homecourt Steeped Rose Candle. Image courtesy of Homecourt.
The Steeped Rose Candle is a clean-burning candle that will fill your room with the warm, modern romance of rose petals, smoky guaiac wood, and soft musk.
Sweet Treats
Kerry’s Bouqcakes-Inspired Cupcakes
Floral cupcakes by Kerry’s Bouqcakes. Image courtesy of Kerry’s Bouqcakes.
If you're feeling extra creative, Kerry’s Bouqcakes offers a range of online tutorials where you can learn how to make these beautiful cupcakes yourself. It could also be a fun group activity.
Bissieger’s Strawberry Bark. Image courtesy of Bissinger’s.
Bissinger's confections were originally created for European nobility, and the brand has crafted fine sweets for over 350 years. Bissinger's Strawberry Bark features Bissinger’s European milk chocolate swirled with a naturally colored pink strawberry chocolate and topped with freeze dried strawberries. The brand makes a variety of Valentine's Day-worthy chocolate treats including Sea Salt Caramel Hearts ($26) and Cocktail Truffles.
The Valentine's Sugarwish ($27+)
Sugarwish Valentine’s Day Box. Image courtesy of Sugarwish.
Customize a box filled with candy and snacks. This also makes a great gift that can be delivered to someone special, filled with their favorite treats.
Drink Me
Miraval Cote De Provence Rosé bottle. Image courtesy of Miraval Cote De Provence Rosé.
Refreshing and elegant Miraval Rosé, made on the terroirs of Provence, features notes of florals, hibiscus, amaryllis, and aromas of peaches.
Good Juju Love Potion ($111)
Good Juju Love Potion. Image courtesy of Good Juju.
This luxurious, alcohol-free tincture features a botanical blend designed to replace alcohol. Add it to your favorite cocktails and mocktails for a smooth, euphoric, mood-lifting buzz. The elegant bottle will make a vibe-enhancing decor addition to your table.
Black Cherry Moscow Mule. Image courtesy of Madame Mocktail.
A sultry twist on a classic, Black Cherry Moscow Mule bursts with the bold sweetness of ripe black cherries, balanced by a refreshing zing of ginger.
Love Chai ($33)
Love Chai tin. Image courtesy of Love Chai.
Love Chai features a romantic blend of organic roses and cardamom paired with naturally brewed, flash-dried Assam black tea.
Spa-Themed Activities and Party Favors
I'm a huge fan of imPRESS manicures. They can be applied in minutes and never fail to get me compliments on my nails. Their Valentine's Day collection provides a fun, mess-free pampering activity—and they have nails for kids, so guests of all ages can enjoy fun, flawless manis.
Tony Moly Mask Melts ($6)
Tony Moly Mask Melt Brightening.
K-beauty brand Tony Moly recently launched its Mask Melt Collection and celebrated the launch with a Galentine's Day party at Soho House West Hollywood. Guests watched How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days while unwinding with the new masks. Pamper your guests with face masks and perhaps a romantic comedy.
Lush Tisty Tosty Bath Melt. Image courtesy of Lush.
This Lush Bath Melt is a thoughtful party favor for some post-party pampering and relaxation. Featuring a soft romantic mix of rosebuds, orris root powder, and lemon oil, it's inspired by medieval love spells and folklore.
Voesh Pedi Moments ($22)
To complete a head-to-toe pampering Galentine's Day experience, send guests home with Voesh Pedi in a Box. It includes a foot soak, scrub, masque, and massage butter.
Lizzy Sherman, Co-Founder of Spa & Beauty Today
A University of Michigan graduate, Lizzy Sherman is an award-winning writer and editor. You can also find her work in publications including Healthline, Sports Illustrated, Yahoo!, MindBodyGreen, Men’s Journal, Bezzy, and more.
She has been a featured guest speaker at Cal State University Northridge, Digital LA, and The National Association of Audience Marketing Professionals.
When she's not writing, Lizzy enjoys yoga and playing guitar.