9 Fun Galentine's Day Party Ideas for Your Ladies

任何Parks and Recreationfan worth their cones not only knows what Galentine's Day is, but is well-versed in the traditional practices involved in this special day—sacred traditions invented by none other than one of our all-time favorite TV personalities, Leslie Knope (played by Amy Poehler). For those who don't know, Galentine's Day is celebrated on February 13th, the day beforeValentine's day，而不是时，庆祝你的S.O.，你庆祝所有你最好的女性朋友...因为坦率地说，他们是非常重要的党。

在莱斯利自己的话说：“噢，它仅是一年中最美好的一天每2月13日，我和夫人的朋友，我离开我们的丈夫和我们在家里男朋友，我们只是来踢它，早餐风格的女士。庆祝女人。这就像莉莉丝博览会，减去焦虑。加上frittatas。”

While we love the idea of keeping this as Leslie would traditionally want it, we also think there are just too many ways to celebrate your ladies—why keep Galentine's Day just to a breakfast celebration? Here are some ideas for a super fun Galentine's celebration, whether you're choosing waffles and mimosas or steaks and bourbon (although that may be more of a Ron Swanson move).

Want to keep the celebration the way Leslie intended? We feel you! There's certainly nothing we enjoy more than waffles and mimosas—but maybe do a breakfast-for-dinner type thing so that you don't have to go into work after celebratory champagne. You'll need...

它可能不是JJ的晚餐，但服务的华夫饼是一种必须的，如果你要去的“传统”路线。我们认为这种心脏形松饼铁仅仅是可爱极了！我们喜欢有一个华夫酒吧，准备几个不同类型的面糊的想法！Pinterest的与凉爽的华夫拥挤的食谱，尝试美味的切达干酪和熏肉，甜美的红色天鹅绒，和正常牛奶面糊。然后，设置在小的碗一些不同的浇头，充满了秋后算账像黄油和糖浆和一些更多意想不到的像奶油乳酪糖霜和乳酪丝。根据饮料的女士们的数量，组合可以得到漂亮有趣！

Cucina Pro Heart Shaped Waffle Iron, $39.95, available at板条箱和桶

What goes well with a waffle bar? A mimosa bar, naturally! Well technically, let's call it a champagne bar, because there is no end of things you can add to your bubbly, and who wants to be limited to orange juice? Grab some pretty carafes filled with your favorite juices, some edible flowers (for Instagram, of course), and your nicest stemware and get to it!

Don't let your gals leave empty-handed! Send them all off with these cute mini bottlesof sparkling rosé要么champagne. Bundle them up with some fun straws (we love这些别致的玻璃的人) tied up in a bow, and your ladies will be very impressed with your entertaining skills.

Want to get a little nostalgic for Galentine's Day? Invite all of your gals over (or choose a favorite bar to reserve a table at) for an old-school version of Val-turned-Galentines day. You'll need...

记得上小学的时候，你会装点纸箱和切槽在他们做出一点邮箱？有你的女士们的乐趣贴纸一点各具特色的项目和油漆，并提供鞋盒或纸箱用于装饰去真正的老同学，要么升级和获得实际的small blank metal mailboxes like the one above.

Mini Valentine's Mailbox, $7,可在Etsy的

Have all of your gal's bring over a GDaycard大家谁去参加这个聚会。请记住，它就像小学，你应该给每个人一条;你不希望任何伤感情！Etsy的是塞满的他们，或者你可以通过精心设计自己的事前。

Galentine's Day Card, $4, Drunk Girl Designs可在Etsy的

Nothing says classic grade school VDay-turned-GDay like a good old conversation heart. We've seen them in the form of everything from piñata topinto cocktail ideas.

Want something a little more on theahemsophisticated side for your gals? Try hosting a cocktail party and sending out invites suggesting cocktail attire—any excuse to wear that little black dress, right?? You'll need...

如果你正在举办，这是当然的，最简单的批量鸡尾酒，这取决于有多少你的朋友要过来（和嘘，看看我们的一些灵感的鸡尾酒系列）做的，但如何表明每个人都带过来成分使他们选择的Galentine为主题的酒？你可以有一个味道测试鸡尾酒盛会！

与所有这些创意鸡尾酒，你一定会需要一些鲜美可口to go with them. If you want to nod towards the originator of Galentine's Day, we suggest looking up a recipe that includes waffles in some capacity—chicken and waffle bites? Yes, please!

因为每个人都喜欢青睐，即使在cocktail party! We love these disco ball tumblers (and psst, they have tons of great gift ideas for your gals), plus they provide a perfect Instagram opportunity, naturally!