Gender Reveal Party Ideas
, by My Uni Gift, 5 min reading time
Who hosts a gender reveal party?
Gender reveal parties are typically hosted by the couple who is expecting. Though the occasion is important, the celebration is akin to a backyard barbecue for a gender reveal party and should be treated casually.
Even if the couple chooses to hand off the actual reveal to a friend or family member, they should still be the ones to actually host the event.
Who should be invited to a gender reveal party?
Most gender reveal parties are limited to family and close friends, though it really depends on the couple and what they wish to celebrate. Because baby showers are usually reserved for the mother and her girlfriends, this celebration is a good time to include more male friends.
However, if some people can’t make the event or aren’t included, there is still always a baby shower later on to which coworkers, friends and other acquaintances can be invited.
When is a gender reveal party typically held?
Ideally, a gender reveal party is spaced out far enough from the baby shower to prevent those two celebrations from being too close together. Because baby showers tend to happen in the third trimester, this means that a gender reveal party could fall naturally in the second three months.
However, if the parents decide to throw the party later on, they can easily have a joint baby shower and gender reveal party to avoid overwhelming friends and family with too many parties.
Since the reveal of baby’s gender is the main attraction of the party, couples will choose to get creative with the actual reveal. Here are a few different fun ways to reveal the gender:
- Popping open a balloon – Many couples will choose to reveal their baby’s gender with a balloon. It’s a great photo opportunity and makes it easy for everyone to see when the couple pops the balloon. Inside there can be confetti, powder, glitter – you name it!
- Powder bomb – Much like the balloon popping idea for a baby gender reveal, a powder bomb is great for photos and making sure no one misses the action. The couple can shoot the powder bomb themselves or have someone else do it!
- Cutting a cake open – When the parents cut open the cake the gender can either be revealed based on the colour of the cake itself, or with a fun filling like M&M’s. This also works with other desserts, such as cupcakes or even cookies.
- Confetti push pops – Push pops make for a fun way for everyone to participate in the gender reveal party. Together, everyone pushes the confetti out at the same time, making for an exciting group reveal.
- Piñata – Revealing the baby’s gender with a piñata is a great throw-back to the couple’s younger days. It’s silly and light-hearted, plus is makes for a fun spectacle! The piñata can be filled with confetti or even candy all matching the baby’s gender.
- Silly string shower – For silly string shower gender reveals, all the guests have a can of silly string and spray it at the couple. With this method, everyone gets to participate in the revealing!
- Opening a box – Opening a box may seem like an uneventful way to reveal your baby’s gender, but when couples do this for a gender reveal party, they usually fill the box with coloured balloons. Then, when they open the box, all of them float out of the box to reveal the gender.
Should you bring gifts to a gender reveal party?
Getting ready for a new family member is an exciting time, and a gift is a small gesture that can contribute to that celebration! When in doubt, focus on the expectant mother, since you don’t yet know the gender of the baby.
Here are some gifts to bring even when you don’t know the gender of the baby ahead of time:
Plush Robe
To help the mom-to-be with the coming months, a gift like a plush robe makes it easy for her to cozy up in the evenings or relax after a nice bath. It’s also a nice way to subtly remind to give herself some “me” time more often!
Sweets and Treats
If there’s one thing commonly associated with pregnancy, it’s cravings. Gifting a basket of delicious chocolates is always a winning option. Make it easy on yourself and get a box filled with different chocolates, including salt-covered ones to satisfy that sweet and salt craving.
Spa Basket
Another great way to encourage the expectant mother to relax is with a spa basket.
Jewelry
A nice necklace or ring is a thoughtful way to give the new mom a timeless piece to remember her experience by. If possible, look for something to remind her of her new family, though anything that might complement her style is sure to be appreciated!
Thermo-Mug
A mug is a small, easy gift that isn’t too over the top, making it great if you are less close to the couple. This mug even comes with a tea infuser and your choice of tea so she doesn’t even have to leave the house!
A new baby is always an exciting time for any couple, but also for their friends and families. When invited to a friend’s gender reveal party, you get the pleasure of joining in the couple’s celebration. Though a gift isn’t required, if you want to treat the parents to something special, consider gifts for expecting mothers!