Tips for Planning an Exciting Girls’ Night In
You don’t need to hit the town for a fun, memorable night with the girls. Spending quality time with close friends and enjoying the comforts of home can be just as rewarding, especially if you plan some engaging activities.
If you’re considering inviting the girls for a night at yours, check out our ideas for a fun-filled evening below.
Set the Mood with Ambience and Decor
Creating the right atmosphere is essential for your night. Opt for soft ambient lighting from dimmable ceiling lights, or head into the garden and illuminate it with bollard lights along the path and fairy lights draped around the pergola.
Indoors, scented candles will create a warm glow while you chat and play games. Choose a well-curated playlist to keep the energy lively throughout the night, and encourage everyone to add their favourites to a Spotify Jam session.
Curate a Delicious and Fun Menu
Offer a selection of easy-to-eat finger foods on a few platters to keep your guests well-fed throughout the night. You could make the food an activity by decorating cakes. Create decorating stations with toppings like frosting, sprinkles, and dye to let everyone express their creative side.
For drinks, choose a mix of refreshing, cold and warm options. DIY mocktails can be an inclusive option, with drinks like cucumber lime tonic perfect for keeping cool on hot summer evenings. Add ice, mint leaves, lemon and orange slices, or pineapple and mango iced green tea for an interesting twist.
Choose Engaging and Entertaining Games
The right mix of games will cater to everyone’s interests and get people laughing over friendly competitions. Truth or Dare is a classic, with never have I ever, most likely to, and dares sure to create a judgment-free zone.
Cards Against Humanity will take you back to your uni games and push the boundaries with dark humour. Bond over a few rounds of slingo while you sip on your mocktails for a relaxed take on games hall classics. Video games are great for getting everyone involved. Racing, dancing, and platform titles are easy to get the hang of without being too serious.
Capture the Memories
Snapping candid photos throughout the evening will make the night more special. Set up a DIY booth with props and backdrops, or hand everyone a Polaroid for instant, grainy, vintage-looking pics to upload to Instagram or hang on their wall.
Friends dancing or laughing will make great shots and videos. If you want to get creative, try using windows and doorways to frame your shots and shooting from different heights, like tabletops and chairs, to add depth and visual interest. You can also try a range of filters on your phone cameras to create different atmospheres, like black-and-white. After the night, upload your pics into the group chat and get the girls to send theirs to reminisce over the night.
