Easy Ideas for Hosting Galentine’s Luncheon

Leave the pastel prettiness for starry-eyed sweethearts on Valentine’s Day. If you’ll be gathering your gal pals for a Love Day ladies’ luncheon, we’ve got a suggestion. Why not have a GALentine’s party in bold, bright colors and pop art-inspired decor! It can be easier than you think. Just see the striking tablescape from our own styled set—with (believe it or not) DIY elements you can make in a snap. Plus fun ideas for a Galentine’s gift bag and fillers for each of your BFFs to grab and go! (*this post contains affiliate links)

This Valentine’s Day tablescape takes its artsy flair from neon colors contrasted with black. So while it includes the traditional hearts, flowers and candles, these come with bold graphics and a sleek modern table setting.

Up close, you’ll discover that the place settings are actually a happy hodge podge of DIY elements. Napkin rings made from hot pink plastic beads, place cards of letter cutouts on black board, hand-painted candle holders, and heart-shaped woven boxes filled with candy!

No fresh flowers to arrange? No worries. Check out the creative centerpiece idea crafted out of cardboard circles painted with floral graphics on bright-colored backgrounds.

On the luncheon buffet or drinks table, you can keep up the DIY pop art look with decoupaged soda bottle vases holding cheery gerbera daisies or hand-made paper flowers.

Galentine’s Lunch Menu: Simple Suggestions

Food prep and serving shouldn’t take away from the fun with your friends! So we recommend no-fuss menu options like a selection of soup, salad and sandwiches. Or a make-your-own sandwich bar with choices of breads, fillings and garnishings.

For some healthier Valentine’s treats to serve, consider fruit-based mini pies, tarts and parfaits and gluten-free baked goodies—following the great recipes in these links.

Then, for the luncheon drinks, pour on the love with Valentine’s-themed cocktails or perhaps some fruity concoctions. And of course, for a toast to your “forever friendship,” end the ladies’ luncheon on a bubbly note with champagne!

Gift Bags Filled with Galentine Goodies

Keep things simple and sweet (and modern, like your party setting) by doing your Love Day gift shopping online. That’s what we did, and here are our picks for you and your besties!

1 – Happy Galentine’s Day Small Gift Bag – from Zazzle

2 – Personalized Metallic Foil Lip Balm – from Beau-coup

3 – Body Shop Strawberry Hand Cream – from Amazon

4 – Pink Heart Gift Boxes – from Bellenza SHOP

5 – Hello Beautiful Mirror Compact – from Amazon

How’s that for a fabulously fun (and surprisingly doable) Galentine’s ladies’ luncheon? Enjoy!