How to Host the Perfect Girls' Night!
How to Host the Perfect Girls' Night!
I don’t know about you, but life’s busy schedules leave me longing for quality time with my closest friends. I’m lucky to be in a season where I have gotten to travel and spend more time with friends lately, but I know that’s not true for everyone! And if we let the demands of our calendar decide, we’ll never end up intentionally making plans with those we care about.
And can we be honest for a sec? Even when we do make plans with friends, it can be reeeeally tempting to bail on them after a long day at work or with kids. Whether we like it or not, the list goes on for reasons why we end up texting the friend(s) we planned to meet for dinner with a text request for a rain check.
But ask yourself this: what happens almost every time you leave an evening of spending time with friends? Chances are, you feel lighter. Happier. Rejuvenated. Inspired. Seen!
Spending time with those who fill our cups is an irreplaceable way to enhance life. Connecting with our closest friends is nothing short of food for our souls!
So as summer comes to an end and we enter what is, for many, the “busy school year”, I want to equip you with everything you need to plan the perfect girls’ night! If you follow these few, simple steps, I promise you (and your gals) will be so delighted…and you’ll be thankful you took time to plan in advance!
Remember – nothing has to be perfect when you’re planning a special time of connection with friends. But planning with intentionality and excellence will only spruce up the fun! At the end of the day, it’s all about being together.
Now let’s plan some fun!
3 Steps to the Perfect Girls’ Night
First things first, pick the time and place! Even if you have to plan something for several months from now, put it on the calendar! Request that everyone who plans to attend commit - and sharpie it on your own calendar! Next, lock in the space! It doesn’t have to be fancy. It can be renting out the patio at your favorite restaurant, meeting up in your cozy living room, or even coming to my specially curated studio (more on this in step 3)!
Second, it’s no secret that we all love to satisfy our tastebuds, especially when we’re hanging out with friends. Consider thinking of a unique way to add food and beverage into the evening. I recently learned about a new trend called “cookbook clubs” where groups of friends all select one cookbook at a time, and each choose one or two recipes to cook and bring to a gathering! How fun does that sound!? Of course, this could be as simple as “tacos and tequila”, or having everyone bring their favorite bottle of wine and a block of cheese to share with the group.
Lastly, an incredible way to “up-level” your girls’ night and really make it one to remember is to plan a special activity. Naturally, this one is my personal favorite because I have had the opportunity to join a variety of group types to host custom workshops - and I can’t choose just one as my favorite! From creating your own unique wide-brimmed hat or learning how to hand stitch, to creating a one-of-a-kind bracelet that is sure to become a new staple in your daily bracelet stack, the options are truly endless! I love brainstorming with people like you to come up with fun ways to connect – and who doesn’t love getting to bring home a fun goodie!? If this sounds like something you’d like to add to your next girls’ night - click here to drop me a line.
Now, I want to leave you with a bonus tip that I have learned over the years when scheduling time with friends. Because again - the busier we get, the easier it is to come up with excuses for why we’re not getting together…or to avoid the subject altogether!
Bonus Tip: The day after your girls’ night, send an intentional message (or better yet, make a phone call) to each woman who was there to tell them how you appreciate them and how much you enjoyed spending time together! Maybe even point out something specific about them that’s inspiring you. Lovingly remind them why you all gathered in the first place – and here’s the most important part! Go ahead and get them to commit to the next one! If you’re wondering how to do this, my recommendation is to choose 2 dates in the future, asking each woman which they’d be available for, and then locking it in once you have a majority vote. Send a calendar invite to everyone involved if you have to – whatever it takes!
I hope these tips will inspire you to join me in the effort to continue nurturing the wonderful friendships God gave us. Hosting a girls' night is an opportunity to create a safe and welcoming space where everyone can let loose, unwind, and strengthen precious bonds.
Have you hosted a girls’ night recently? I’d love to see a photo or hear your favorite part! Drop a comment below or DM me on Instagram @lucysinspired .
