11 Aesthetic Galentine’s Party Decor Ideas (On a Budget)
In this post you’ll find eleven affordable and aesthetic Galentine’s party decor ideas to throw a delightful get together with your girls.
What is Galentine’s? Galentine’s is an offshoot of Valentine’s Day that focuses on the beauty of female friendships instead of the typical emphasis on romantic love.
It’s a way to celebrate the women in your life who love and support you but aren’t a romantic partner.
Galentine’s can be something you celebrate instead of Valentine’s Day, or, if you have a partner, you can enjoy both! It’s simply a way to recognize and spend time with your girlfriends.
1. Galentine’s Picnic
If it’s warm where you live in February, why not venture outside? Bring some flowers and charcuterie snacks like cheeses, meats, crackers, and of course some sweets!
A picnic is a cheap way to have some fun with your gals while getting some much needed fresh, spring air.
Budget-friendly pro tip: buy a cheap shower curtain in lieu of a blanket if you don’t already have one big enough for a picnic. Shower curtains are lined and waterproof so they make great DIY picnic blankets.
Pink paper plates and some flowers add a feminine touch that will make for an elegant Galentine’s party picnic with your friends.
2. Elegant Pink and White Theme
Looking for a super simple Galentine’s party decor idea? Stick to classic, easy-to-find colors. Scalloped plates like these are adorable and can often be found for cheap at dollar stores.
Skip splurging on expensive dinnerware that you likely won’t use often. Invest instead in a nice tablecloth that fits your everyday vibe or can be used for multiple fancy occasions.
Get some affordable candles and if needed, fake flowers to help pull the Galentine’s theme together.
3. Cute Galentine’s Dessert Table
Let the sweets do all the decorating by pairing a simple pink tablecloth with an array of delicious desserts. Have your girlfriends each bring something for the table or go crazy at your local bakery or supermarket.
Valentine’s Day is known for its sweet treats, whether it’s candy, cookies, chocolates, or in this case, cinnamon rolls, so load up on the desserts for your table and skip the trendy decor.
4. Red and White Decor Inspo
Go for some elegant DIY decor for your Galentine’s party with some simple red and white ribbons. Candle holders are usually fairly easy to find for cheap at your local thrift store.
Even if you can’t find multiple of the same, the different styles add to the charm of the decor! Pair them with some cheap candles and budget craft ribbon for some elegant DIY party decor.
Whip out your best handwriting and hand write some fancy name placeholders for your dinner party to make your girlfriends feel extra-special.
5. Bold Neon Sign Decor
If you’re searching for some more dramatic decor for your Galentine’s party, look no further. A cute neon sign lights up a room with an unbeatable vibe, and this Girls, Girls, Girls sign is perfect for Galentine’s.
A neon sign is more of an investment, but this one is neutral enough to spice up a living room or bedroom all year long, not just around Valentine’s!
If you find yourself drawn to edgier decor, or want something that really screams ladies, then this might be the sign for you.
6. Pink Heart Balloons
An easy and affordable way to dress up a party is with balloons. They fill up space in a fun way and set the mood for a celebration. These pink, heart-shaped balloons are perfect for Galentine’s and are a simple solution for spicing up the room.
Pair them with some dim lighting and candles, along with any mismatched pink, red, or white tableware you may have lying around for perfect party decor on a budget.
If you don’t have any tableware that fits the bill, search first at your local thrift store and try to think outside the box!
7. A Crafty DIY Galentine’s
Feeling creative? Skip expensive decor and clean out that office closet where you’ve been hoarding miscellaneous art supplies (it’s okay we all have one). Throw down a cheap tablecloth and do some arts and crafts!
DIY crafting is a perfect way to spend time with your girlfriends. It encourages creativity and bonding, and is excellent for keeping your hands busy while you yap with the girls.
There are endless craft ideas, enough for an entire other post, but an unexhaustive list includes:
- Friendship bracelets (the old faithful)
- Vision boards
- Homemade birthday cards
- Finger paintings
- Hand embroidery
- Junk journals
- Blackout poems
- Friendship pIcture collages
You could even DIY craft decorations for the party or another celebration! Birthday banners are a timeless decoration that you can use over and over again, just leave out a number and you’re good to go.
8. A Galentine’s Bridgerton Tea Party
Feeling fancy perhaps? A Galentine’s tea party, which can easily double as a Bridgerton watch party if that’s your cup of tea, is an easy excuse to gather with one’s girls.
As for party decor, keep it simple with an affordable tea set (dishwasher safe if you value quality of life). If you don’t already have a tea set, dig around at your grandmother’s house first, then raid your local thrift or Facebook Marketplace.
If you still aren’t having any luck, one can usually find a good quality tea set on amazon, though it will cost more.
A fancy tea set up, complete with sugar spoons and pink macaroons, is a pleasant and aesthetic way to spend an afternoon with your favorite gals.
9. Disco Girls Dance Night
Need different decor ideas? Maybe you and your girls have fond memories of being young and reckless at the dance club, or maybe you’re still in that stage of your life! Regardless, disco balls provide easy, dazzling decor that scream celebration.
Get low with your girls by adding a bunch of the mirror balls to any room in your home, pair it with some colored lights and your favorite music for a Galentine’s party that will delight your girlfriends.
Disco balls can be bought in bulk on Amazon for fairly cheap, and can be reused for future parties so they’re a great investment!
10. Subtle Living Room Decor
Maybe you aren’t looking to deck the place out, but still want a touch of pink for a casual girl’s hangout. A great option is a feminine centerpiece that celebrates the occasion without all the fuss.
You probably already have everything you need for a subtle living room or dining room display! I find it can be a joy to “shop” in my own home. Open all those junk drawers and forgotten closets and storage spaces and see what you can find.
A good place to start is with a simple base tray in red, pink, or white. Fill the tray with objects in the same red/pink color palette and voila, a beautiful Galentine’s centerpiece.
Here are some decor ideas for things you might already have for your centerpiece:
- Books! Coffee table or otherwise
- Vases or even mugs
- Candles
- Bowls
- Jewelry trays
- Valentine’s chocolates
- Lipsticks or glosses
- Matchbooks
- Hair clips or accessories
- Small boxes
- Paperweights
- Colorful pens or pencils
- Flowers
11. True Galentine’s Aesthetic
For the perfect Galentine’s day party vibe, opt for a combo of the above options! Whacky candle combinations, wine, various chocolates, and plenty of random crafts make for a cozy, casual hangout with your favorite girls.
You don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars to have fun with the people you love the most, hit the craft store and the discount chocolate section of your local supermarket and throw on a rom com from the good old days.
Truly Galentine’s party decor depends on the friend group and what you all like to do. You can do DIY crafts, have snacks, go for a picnic, dance, watch a movie, or just hangout. At the end of the day, Galentine’s is about the girls in your life, so the decor doesn’t matter as long as you have them.