The best kind of date is the kind you have with your besties. Now the question is, what should you do on said date?
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Valentine’s Day has always been the ultimate romantic holiday for many people. For us? Aside from spending time with your special someone, we see it as the perfect opportunity to celebrate the friendships in your life. We’ve seen the power of platonic relationships, which can be the kind that matters the most, as they are with you through thick and thin.
They bring so much love and light into our lives, and that’s totally worth honoring. So what better way to celebrate than having your own Galentine’s Day Get-Together? Whether celebrating with a smaller circle or your whole barkada, we’ve got you covered with these ideas to spread the love with your besties.
HAVE A MINI PHOTOSHOOT
If you’ve been looking for the perfect opportunity to serve in your best ‘fits, doing a photoshoot with your friends is what you need to be doing to commemorate them. It can be as simple as just using your phone to take pics, or you can level up by going to a self-photo studio to get your pics professionally taken. Places like Atomm Studios are perfect for hosting those barkada shoots.
HOST A DINNER PARTY
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I recently hosted a dinner party at my house for the first time, and honestly, it was one of the most memorable things I’ve ever done. Having fun in the comfort of your own home is a cozy way to celebrate Galentine’s. The best thing about a dinner party is that it’s so customizable. From curating a theme and menu to choosing the dress code, it makes for an absolutely unique experience for everyone.
GO TO A WEEKEND MARKET
@_clubfemme club with us on feb 8-9, 2025 in Odd Cafe, Makati! 🕺🪩 hope to see you at our sweetest stop 💌 #fyp #clubfemme #supportlocal #xyzbca #local #market #valentinesday ♬ Gasolina – Latin Flow
If you and your barkada’s love language is gift-giving, going to a weekend market is a great opportunity to treat each other to presents. With different booths selling items ranging from clothing, jewelry, trinkets, and more, there is definitely something that you can get for one another. It also makes for another fun opportunity to flaunt your fave ‘fits and take cute pics as well (speaking of taking pics, many of these weekend markets also have photobooths). You can check out the list of weekend markets this February (both for Valentine’s weekend and beyond) here.
HAVE A CRAFT NIGHT
@closefriends.community Celebrating the first day of love month right with the girls💕💌 #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #closefriendscommunity ♬ original sound – Ezra Kairo
Let your inner artist shine through by having a craft night. Even if you’re not confident in your art skills, being able to have fun by creating something with your squad makes for a memorable experience. Wondering what kind of craft to do? Consider having a painting party. You can paint on anything, from regular canvas to wine glasses. The options are endless. Other ideas include bedazzling, crocheting, or maybe even making your own bag charms! The limit does not exist here bestie.
HAVE A MOVIE MARATHON
@valcheviaggia We are staying in, eating pizza, and watching poor things 🍿🧁🎞️ #girlsnightin #bestiemovienight #movienightideas #movienight #girlythings #poorthings #disneyplus ♬ wildest dreams stolen version harmonies TS stems – user51395049354
This is the perfect way to spend Galentine’s if you’re on a budget. Gathering your closest friends and spending the day streaming movies together makes for a fun and simple get-together idea. To make things more exciting, you can set up a theme. Maybe you and your friends love 90s rom-coms, or perhaps you want to get in your feels with films where the main couple doesn’t end up together. And if you’re not interested in romance, any kind of movie about friendship is honestly okay for the occasion.
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