Girls night doesn’t just happen when you are out at a restaurant, fancy events or even bars. The best are the ones where you’re gathered with your closest friends and you have a cozy girls’ night in. You can then create an atmosphere that is warm, fun and welcoming for everyone.
A girls’ night in will give you a chance to connect, you won’t have to stress over having to prepare to go anywhere. With just a little bit of planning you’re going to be able to transform your home into a space where there are cozy vibes, conversation and laughter.
Set the Mood With Atmosphere
A cozy girls’ night in starts with having the right setting. You won’t need to spend much. All you need are throw pillows, blankets and soft lighting. You can put a few scented candles out and it will completely change the mood of your living room. If you want to go the extra mile then you can create a playlist of everyone’s favorite songs and have that going in the background.
The music doesn’t have to be loud or over-bearing in any way. Music that is mellow and cheerful usually works best so that there can be conversation.
You need to consider your seating arrangements as well. Use a mix of bean bags, floral cushions as well as regular sofas because this can make your space feel very laid back and inviting. Try to encourage your guests to wear comfy clothes if possible. This can include pajamas, leggings and loungewear. The more relaxed everyone starts to feel the more they can simply focus on enjoying the girls’ night in.
You can go ahead and theme the get together if you want. For example, you could have a spa night theme and this could include soothing music, herbal tea and facials.
You can also have a retro movie night which features popcorn balls, a nostalgic playlist as well as string lights. Setting the scene is not about perfection, it’s about creating a space for everyone to feel comfortable and be ready to relax and unwind.
Bring the Flavors Together
Food and drinks should always be at the heart of any form of gathering. You should keep things simple but delicious. You can use cheese boards, sweet treats and finger foods. For sweets you can bake cookies or even put out bowls of chocolates and candy.
The right drinks can make the evening memorable as well. Instead of just sticking to the usual cocktails and wine you should try introducing something different. Do your research and find the best single malt whisky as this is one way to add sophistication to the evening. Even if everyone is not a whiskey enthusiast you can turn it into a fun tasting activity that everyone can enjoy.
Serve it neat for those who will appreciate all the flavours that are offered. You can provide mixes and ice so that others will be able to enjoy it in the way they choose.
Add Fun With Activities
While conversation should always be the highlight of this type of evening, having some planned activities will keep things memorable and lively at the same time. You can start up with something that breaks the ice. It could be a card game or even a get to know you more game. From there on you can move to activities that will match the energy and mood of your group.
Board games and trivia are sure to bring on plenty of laughter, or you can do creative vision boarding activities or painting. All of these can help make the night feel a lot more meaningful
Cherish the Connection
At the heart of every girls’ night is a chance to connect with people that you care about. Life can get very busy and it is hard for people to connect.
Sometimes you don’t even realize how much time you have missed out with the people that you care about the most. Having a night like this is a chance for you to have simple and easy conversations that you may have missed. You can sit and laugh with your friends until your cheeks hurt. These moments will remind you that friendship is not only about how often you are able to see each other but it’s about how you feel when you are together.
You should encourage real connection by making sure you are creating a space that involves deeper conversations. You might set aside some time for a gratitude circle so that everyone can share something positive about their week. Some of the best memories will come from those heartfelt moments with each other.
Phones and other distractions can get in the way so you might want to suggest that everyone keep them silent and only use them for snapping photos. This way the focus will stay on the people that are in the room and the time that you are spending together.
Wrapping Up the Night With Memories
When the night starts winding down you will begin to realize that it wasn’t the setup, food or even the playlist that made it so special. It was about all the time that you had to share together. The atmosphere that you created gave everyone the space they needed to relax and open up.
When you start planning ahead with snacks and drinks you keep the night filled with fun activities. You are going to give yourself and your friends an experience that is going to linger long after the last guest has left.
A girls’ night in doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. You don’t need it to spend a lot of money. With just a little bit of effort along with the right people you can make the night special. It will be one that you look back and remember for the connection, comfort and laughter. Sometimes the most memorable nights are not about going out, but actually about staying in and making time for the people who matter the most to you.
