Palentine's & Galentine's Gift Guide

Searching for the perfect gift to show your BFF how much you care? Let us help you find a present they’ll appreciate - we have plenty to choose from, after all.

In our collection of Valentine’s Day gifts, we don’t just cater for romantic connections, but for beautiful friendships too. Read on for a whole host of useful ideas and inspiration on what to surprise your friend with on February 13th - the day before Valentine's Day dedicated to celebrating your gals and your pals.

From the novelty to the sentimental, we'll show you just how many ways you can make your friend feel special on Palentine's and Galentine’s Day.

Understanding Palentine's and Galentine's Day

Although Valentine’s Day traditionally focuses on celebrating romantic relationships, in recent years the day before has become a time to celebrate all the different kinds of love in our lives.

The concept of Valentine’s Day overall offers an opportunity to appreciate familial love, the love we feel for our pets, and the adoration we have for our friends. It’s a brilliant excuse to commemorate the bonds we share with our pals and gal pals.

Similar to how people mark February 14th with their spouses and partners, you can spend quality time with your besties on February 13th. You can also send them a lovely heartfelt card, or find them the perfect Valentine’s gift.

Palatine’s and Galentine’s Gift Ideas from cardfactory

Here at cardfactory, we offer a variety of products that are perfect for Palentine's and Galentine's gifts - including traditional and unique ideas, as well as a variety of items you can personalise to suit your friend perfectly. Here are some of our favourites…

Friendship Bracelets

Thanks to the influence of a certain global pop icon, we’ve entered our friendship bracelet era! Of course, you can embrace the DIY aspect of this age-old tradition of friendship and make your own bracelets from beads and string, but we have the next best thing.

Explore our personalised jewellery range, where you’ll find ready-made, high quality bracelets with timeless designs. Our personalised bracelets can be customised with initials or names to make them extra-special.

Speaking of jewellery with a personal twist, we also have some beautiful customisable necklaces to choose from in similar designs, as well as a selection of elegant trinket boxes perfect for keeping their new jewellery safe.

Are you shopping for a male friend? Be a little different this year and surprise him with a set of friendship cufflinks. Other keepsakes perfect for your pal include keyrings and wallets - all ideal for symbolising your extra-special bond.

Personalised Valentine's Cards

A heartfelt personalised Palentine’s or Galentine’s Day card can be a truly special gift in itself. Purchase a Valentine’s Day card for your friend off-the-shelf and hand-write them a special message, or choose a personalised card design and send it straight to their door with a special verse inside.

Our personalised Valentine’s Day cards include funny, cute and sentimental designs, so there’s something suitable for every kind of friendship. They’re easy to create and are guaranteed to make them feel special.

Depending on the card you choose, you can add their name to the front of the card, or even upload special photos of you both spending time together.

Flowers

Flowers may be widely considered a traditional romantic gift for women from their partners on Valentine’s Day, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be gifted from friend to friend - male or female.

If your best friend loves flowers, we have some beautiful blooms to choose from - and not just bouquets of roses. Alongside seasonal bunches of flowers, we also have some evergreen houseplants to choose from, some of which come complete with a stylish pot.

From elegant lilies to charming carnations and exotic orchids, you’re sure to find a lovely floral arrangement in our selection of Valentine’s Day flowers and plants, perfect for making a lasting impression.

Soft toys

Give the gift of a great-big hug to your best pal on Valentine’s day! Our super-cute soft toys are guaranteed to make your friend go “aww”. Find them an adorable fluffy animal companion or a punny plush they can display in their home to remind them of your friendship, or a larger teddy they can snuggle up to on an evening.

Our cuddly toys for Valentine’s Day are perfect for gifting to friends of all ages - as well as to your other half, or even to the kids if you’re celebrating all types of love this year.

Gift Hampers & Gift Sets

Looking for a gift that’ll really wow your pal? Consider a curated gift set or hamper filled with all of the things they love, or things that’ll truly surprise them. Source a suitably sized gift box, hamper basket or gift bag and fill it with lots of small yet thoughtful Galentine’s or Palentine’s gifts.

In our collection of Valentine’s Day gifts under £5, you’ll find balloons, hanging plaques, soft toys, chocolates, mugs, keepsakes and sweet treats galore. We also have ready-to-buy Valentine’s Day gift bundles featuring a variety of matching gifts, as well as pamper gift sets, beauty gifts and more to choose from online.

Chocolate

Chocolate in any form is always the answer - well, it is if your BFF has a sweet tooth! Yet another classic Valentine’s gift - and for good reason - we have a wide range of chocolate boxes and bars to choose from online.

Our chocolate gifts for friends on Valentine’s Day include treats from famous names in confectionery like Cadbury and Lindt, as well as a collection of our very own personalised chocolate and sweets to choose from.

Treat your friend to a bar or box of milk chocolate with a customised sleeve or wrapper featuring their name, special photos, short messages and more.

Photo Prints & Wall Art

Celebrate the special moments you’ve shared with personalised wall art or a custom photo canvas. Perfect for displaying in their home, our stylish art prints can feature all kinds of cherished photos; shared holiday memories, snapshots from the time you were each other’s maids of honor, or even childhood pictures if you’ve been friends since the beginning.

A heartfelt way to treasure your bond and make memories shine for all to see, we have a number of designs, dimensions and styles to choose from to perfectly suit your good friend’s interior and personal style.

Celebrating the Day

Whether you’re celebrating Palentine’s Day or Valentine’s Day, it’s important to spend quality time with your friends. We recommend planning a special day of activities the day before or the day after Valentine’s Day itself - that way, any coupled-up friends can still spend the big day with their special someone guilt-free.

Be sure to organise something that all of your friends will enjoy, such as a pampering spa day, a movie marathon, or even a virtual hangout if you’re far apart. More of a high octane bunch? How about some kind of obstacle course or outdoor adventure instead?

If you’re stuck for ideas on how to spend your Galentine’s or Palentine’s Day, browse our gift experience day offering, where you’ll find days out and even weekends away sure to suit you and your closest friends perfectly.

It’s Time to Celebrate Friendship in Style

Palentine’s and Galentine's Day are perfect occasions to celebrate the cherished friendships that bring joy and meaning to our lives. Whether it’s your closest confidant or a larger group of pals, make the day memorable with thoughtful gift ideas from cardfactory.

From heartfelt cards to unique tokens of appreciation, you’ll find the perfect way to show your love and gratitude. Celebrate on February 13th with laughter, shared memories, and gestures that strengthen your bonds.