A lover of girls night, small towns, new hobbies, and creating a vibrant life. Here to encourage and inspire women in their pursuit of abundant life through lifestyle content that feels like itβs from a friend.
Hi, I'm caroline
Hosting a girls’ night is a great way to connect with your friends and have some fun! In the spring of 2023, I started a monthly girls’ night to try to create more community among the women in my area. We’ve had a variety of events ranging from crafting to movie nights to relaxation… Each one was a hit!
Here are some tips to help you plan the perfect evening:
1. Choose a Theme: This is one of the best places to start! We typically plan around a theme and choose that theme based on the season. In the summer we are more likely to do something outside, and in February we always do Galentines. Here are some of my favorites!
Movie Night: Pick a favorite movie or TV show to watch and head outside! We’ve watched Mamma Mia!, Twilight, Parent Trap, and some other autumn themed movies with our friends.
Spa Night: Relax with face masks, facials, and some zen music! We have taken our spa nights to the next level, because we take self care VERY seriously.
Craft Night: DIY projects like painting, jewelry making, or candle making! We’ve also done floral arranging and bag painting. It’s fun to be creative together and create something new!
2. Plan the Menu: Depending on the event, you may choose to focus more on food or it could be a side thought. Totally fine either way! Usually, we ask our guests to contribute something so you don’t have to provide everything. Good communication on this will help make sure that there are no repeat items and you get everything you need!
Finger Foods: Keep it simple with easy-to-eat snacks like chips, dips, and veggies.
Dessert: Indulge in sweet treats like cookies, cake, or ice cream.
Beverages: Offer a variety of drinks, including soda, juice, wine, or cocktails.
***Don’t forget to grab any plates, bowls, napkins, cups, and utensils you might need!
4. Sending Invitations: Now you can send just a plain old text message, but where’s the fun in that! We make a new invite for each of our girls’ night to help solidify the theme and get everyone in the mood for the party.
3. Set the Mood: This is likely one of my favorite parts… And I am always inclined to going a bit overboard! But this can really pull together the theme and create an ambience that feels inviting to your guests.
Decorations: Use balloons, streamers, or themed decorations to create a festive atmosphere! It’s so easy to source things that will be “on theme” from places like Amazon.
Lighting: Dim the lights and use candles or string lights for a cozy ambiance. This may seem like a weird thing to note, but there are times when we host in a setting that has a ton of harsh overhead light… So we have lamps or other lighting that we use instead!
Music: Create a playlist of your favorite songs to set the mood. Truthfully… I leave this task to other people! My music taste is primarily folk, classical, and musical pieces.
Hosting a Girls’ Night Pro Tips:
Get a team together to help you organize and execute this! You never know what kind of skills they can provide.
Don’t stress! It all comes together. Of course, being organized is important, but at the heart of the event is just spending time together.
It takes time for community to grow. You may have a few months of small groups, but keep reaching your hand out to new people and more will come!
Have fun with it. Don’t be afraid to go all out and be cheesy! We find we have the most fun that way. We do TikTok dances together and laugh about life together, it truly is a beautiful thing!
Go to Pinterest for more inspiration on themes and activities for your event!
By following these tips, hosting a girls’ night can be a breeze for you! Which will ensure you can spend more of your time having fun. You can also check out my resource guides for specific events if you want to make it easier on yourself π
What’s your favorite girls’ night activity? Share your ideas in the comments below!