Are you looking forward to Galentine’s Day?
Valentine’s Day may be approaching, but let’s be honest… not everyone feels thrilled about a holiday traditionally centred around romantic love, pressure and expectations. That’s exactly why Galentine’s Day has become such a loved alternative, a day dedicated to celebrating friendship, connection and the women who show up for us every day.
Here at Boho Betty, we believe Galentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate your best friends with thoughtful moments, meaningful jewellery gifts and shared experiences that feel joyful, fun and real.
To inspire you, we’ve put together five Galentine’s Day ideas for celebrating friendship, each paired with the perfect jewellery pieces to match the vibe.
Get crafty: a creative Galentine’s Day idea for friends
Because creativity + friendship = the best kind of therapy.
There’s something beautifully calming and bonding about sitting around a table with your closest girls, a pile of craft supplies, and zero expectations. Creativity has a way of freeing the mind, softening the mood and reconnecting you with your inner child, which is exactly the energy Galentine’s deserves.
Whether you’re painting wine glasses, decorating candles, making collage vision boards, designing manifestation posters or just splattering paint around until something vaguely artistic appears… it’s all about expression, laughter and letting go.
The fun part? You’ll end the evening with something handmade that reminds you of each other every time you see it.
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These pieces feel earthy, expressive and spiritual, perfect for an evening of creativity and intention.
Style with: America Mixed Gemstone Labradorite 3 Wrap Bracelet, Spirit Chakra Beaded Necklace
Shopping spree: a fun Galentine’s Day gift experience
Wholesome chaos + gift-giving = the ultimate girls’ day out.
A Galentine’s shopping trip doesn’t need to be extravagant, it’s the fun, not the money, that makes it memorable. Grab the girls, hit your favourite shops and enjoy trying on outfits, browsing homeware you don’t need, and treating yourselves to little treasures that spark joy.
Want to make it even more fun? Try a Galentine’s Gift Challenge:
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Pick names from a hat
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Set a small budget (a tenner is plenty!)
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Give yourselves 30 minutes
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Create a mini gift bundle for the person you chose
It’s thoughtful, hilarious and the perfect way to show love through tiny, meaningful gestures.
Style with: Effy Evil Eye Gold Sapphire CZ Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings, Sema Blue 3 Layer Bracelet Stack
Chef it up: a cosy Galentine’s night with friends
Food + friends = the purest form of love.
If you want something cosy, creative and full of laughter, plan a Galentine’s cooking night. The theme possibilities are endless:
🍝 Make dishes only using red and pink foods (chaotic, romantic, hilarious).
🍕 Shape pizzas or cookies into hearts.
🍓 Make a three-course dinner like you’re auditioning for MasterChef.
🍣 Choose a country and cook dishes inspired by it.
🍱 Host a potluck where everyone brings something they love.
Cooking together feels intimate, silly, joyful and naturally bonding. It’s the ultimate recipe for a perfect Galentine’s.
Style with: Albarino Sterling Silver 3 Ring Necklace, Takia Filigree Carnelian CZ Sterling Silver Stud Earrings
Movie marathon
Snacks, soft blankets and the people who get you, the dream.
Sometimes, the quiet nights are the ones you remember the most. A movie marathon is the perfect low-pressure Galentine’s plan that still feels special, comforting and full of connection.
Whether you’re watching nostalgic chick flicks, thrillers, romcoms, pure comedy, or your comfort movies (we all have them), it creates the perfect atmosphere for bonding.
Laugh together. Cry together. Scream together. Quote the lines you all know by heart. And soak in the joy of simply being together.
Style with: Fling Gemstone Gold Bracelet, Myers Multicolour Gold Hoop Earrings
Cocktail artistry
Because you don’t need a bar when you have creativity and a kitchen.
For a more energetic Galentine’s experience, host your own mixology night. Set out fruits, herbs, syrups, juices, spices and alcohol (or none, mocktails are just as fun!), and take turns creating your own “signature cocktails.”
You can:
🍸 Recreate classics
🍸 Invent completely new drinks
🍸 Judge each other's creations
🍸 Stick to a theme (pink cocktails only??)
🍸 Host a mini competition
It’s playful, interactive and perfect for memories you'll relive for years.
Style with: Camel 3 Layer Gemstone Bracelet Stack, Cetus T-Bar Chain Necklace
The heart of it all? Galentine’s is about joyful connection.
Whatever you choose to do, the message is simple:
You don’t need romantic love to feel loved on Valentine’s Day.
Galentine’s is about celebrating the real MVPs, the women who show up again and again, who make life brighter, funnier, easier and richer. Your friendships deserve a day of their own.
So make plans, make memories, and make space for the women who make you feel your best.
Looking for the perfect Galentine’s Day jewellery gift? Explore our curated friendship jewellery and gemstone pieces designed to celebrate connection, joy and the women who mean the most to you.
