While finding out the gender of your baby is exciting, it’s also quite a suspenseful moment. Today, an increasing amount of people are celebrating this monumental time with a gender reveal party to display their anticipation. These parties can range from a simple get-together to an elaborate, well-planned event for all to see.
What are some great ways to pull off a gender reveal?
As finding out the gender of your future little one is a moment you want to remember, it’s important to make sure you have all of the tips and tricks to throw your ideal celebration. If you’re feeling stuck on where to start, use these ideas to fast-track your way to your dream gender reveal party!
The first reveal on our list? It’s about as sweet as it gets…
The Traditional Gender Reveal Party With Cake and Cupcakes
If you’re a fan of tradition, this first reveal may be your perfect match. For a subtle, traditional reveal, ask a local bakery to customize a plain white cake with a fun surprise inside. With this method, no one will know the baby’s gender until you slice your cake.
How to Pull It Off
This idea is a fun, simple, and affordable way to plan your first gender reveal party. All you need is a compliant bakery and the people who matter most to you gathered around a kitchen table.
- Order the cake and tell the baker that you want the inside to be pink or blue to denote the gender of your little one. (If you want to be in on the surprise, have someone else tell the gender to the baker.)
- On the day of the party, carry out the usual gender-reveal festivities.
- Then, as the evening is wrapping up, have a family member bring out the cake.
- As you cut into the cake, have the cameras going and find out what you’ve wanted to know for months: the gender of your baby!
Want to Get Your Guests Involved?
In order to get your guests involved, ask them to cast their votes before you cut your cake.
The following reveal is a real show-stopper, perfect for outdoor gatherings…
The Smoke Show
If you’re a big fan of photo ops, this next idea gives you the perfect backdrop.
How to Pull It Off
- To recreate this total smoke show, order a couple of smoke sticks online for a highly fun and photogenic gender reveal party.
- Although the smoke may be pretty to look at, there are safety precautions to keep in mind. To carry out this idea safely, be sure that you’re in a ventilated area when you let the smoke sticks go off.
- It is highly advised that you use them outdoors — either in your backyard or a nearby park.
- Once you have the smoke sticks set up, all you need to do is grab your family, friends, and cameras to commemorate this memorable event!
The following reveal is also great for an outdoor bash, although it’s much safer than using smoke…
A Balloon Bash
Similar to the smoke show, a balloon-filled gender reveal can definitely be a sight for sore eyes. This balloon reveal is a straight-forward method, especially if you don’t want to order any specialty gender reveal products online — balloons are available almost anywhere.
How to Pull It Off
- All it takes to carry out this enjoyable reveal is a quick run to the craft store and filling up either pink or blue balloons with helium.
- To add a twist, you can decorate the box the balloons will go in with bows, glitter, or short messages to your future child. Once you decorate the box, you have a sentimental gift you can keep, even after the party is over.
- After the balloons are inside of the box, place it outside and wait for your guests to arrive.
- Later, when everyone has gathered around, open the box.
- Watch the balloons soar into the air to reveal the gender of your baby!
Message Ideas
If you choose to write something sentimental on the box, here are some prompts to get you started:
- Write what your favorite part about the pregnancy has been.
- Write about what excites you most about parenthood.
- Write some of the baby names you have been considering.
- Write about what you hope your child will accomplish one day.
The following reveal? It definitely needs to take place outside, and it can get all your guests actively involved in your party…
Water Gun Battle
If you love being active, this next reveal may suit your fancy. This reveal is sure to get you, your friends, and family all involved and moving.
How to Pull It Off
This reveal is perfect for large families and couples with large friend groups since it gets everyone active and involved.
- The water gun reveal requires your guests to wear a white outfit that they don’t mind ruining.
- Have one trusted family member or friend who knows the gender of your baby fill up water guns with tinted water — blue water for a boy and pink for a girl.
- Once everyone has gathered to a large, open field, have your guests fire their water guns on the count of three.
- Then, everyone’s white clothes should reveal your baby’s gender!
Not a fan of water guns? Don’t worry. The next reveal can also get your guests directly involved in the party without ruining anyone’s clothes…
Piñata Party
Throwing a piñata gender reveal party provides a fun, traditional way to celebrate the gender of your baby.
How to Pull It Off
- All it takes to carry out this idea is filling up a piñata with either pink or blue confetti.
- Once you’re ready to begin, the parents should take turns hitting the piñata until it bursts.
Remember, the parents will be blindfolded until then, so it will be a pleasant surprise when the piñata falls to the ground. You can always order a piñata online. But, if you want to get your family involved and make a gender reveal piñata yourself, it’s surprisingly an easy task.
How to Make Your Own Piñata
- First, use a balloon as the frame for your masterpiece.
- Then, create a paste by mixing water with a bit of flour and use strips of newspaper to coat the balloon.
- Make sure to leave the top open for the candy.
- Finally, use blue and pink tissue paper to decorate it however you’d like.
- Voilà, you have a piñata for your gender reveal party.
If you’re a big sports fan, you’ll love this next reveal idea…
The Big and Sporty Reveal
Sports fans couldn’t ask for a better gender reveal than this one. It involves breaking apart a special baseball!
How to Pull It Off
- First, fill up a baseball with dyed powder.
- Then, invite your guests out to a large field or even your backyard.
- Bring a baseball bat with you to break the ball apart.
- Learn your baby’s gender once the bat makes contact and sends the powder flying everywhere.
Not a Baseball Fan? No Problem.
If baseball isn’t your sport of choice, you can plan the same event with a powder-filled golf ball or football.
Or, you can try this next jersey-based trick.
- Have a custom clothing company create a baseball jersey for you and your guests.
- Then, have your ‘teammates’ rock their jerseys underneath their jackets.
- On the count of three, have everyone peel off their jerseys to reveal ‘boy’ or ‘girl’ written on the back.
- Afterward, finish the evening off with an actual game of baseball if you’re up to it. Serve either pink lemonade or blue punch to the players in celebration of your baby’s gender.
Want a more subtle reveal? Say no more…
The Gender Reveal Manicure
For a special but low-key reveal, all it takes is a trip to the nail salon.
How to Pull It Off
- Explain to the manicurist that you’d like them to paint your nails the color that corresponds to the gender.
- Once you explain your circumstances to the staff, hand them a written envelope with your baby’s gender and prepare for the manicure of a lifetime.
- Keep your eyes closed.
- Open them when your nail tech finishes.
- If it’s a slow day, ask another employee to film your reaction.
- Not only will you have a freshly manicured set of nails, but you’ll also have an exciting video to send to your family and friends to inform them of your news.
If you prefer to not fly solo, invite your friends and family to accompany you to get their nails done too.
The following low-key reveal is another fun way to bring family and friends in on the fun…
The Scratch-Off Card
Did you know you can order specialty scratch-off cards to reveal your baby’s gender? Set up this gender reveal party — casino style.
How to Pull It Off
This idea can be a great formal event, so ask your guests to dress in semi-formal attire to set the mood.
- During the party, play family-friendly games such as bingo or Go Fish. If it’s an adult-only event, opt for more mature games such as poker and blackjack.
- Once the games begin, have everyone bet on their guesses for the gender before passing out the reveal cards.
- Then, towards the end of the night, pass out your scratch-off cards.
- On the count of three, have everyone scratch their cards to find out the gender.
- Hire a photographer to take photos of everyone’s reactions, then finish the night off with music and refreshments.
The following reveal? It will light up the sky…
The Fireworks Reveal
Fireworks make for an elaborate but unforgettable gender reveal surprise. Make the whole party a BBQ, and serve burgers and hot dogs afterward for a fun night out underneath the stars.
Safety First
Make sure to keep safety your top priority.
- In order to celebrate safely, avoid purchasing professional-grade fireworks. These can be dangerous when in inexperienced hands.
- Secondly, do your research and make sure using fireworks is a legal act in your area. Buying commercial fireworks is banned in states such as Massachusetts, Illinois, and Vermont.
- Stick sparklers, however, are allowed in the last two states.
- Never point a firework OR sparkler at another person.
How to Pull It Off
- If your state allows fireworks, order pink or blue ones from a trusted retailer.
- Set up the fireworks right before you’re ready to launch them.
- Keep other young children at a distance and make sure to keep a bucket of water near the site.
- Light the fuse. If you are the one that’s pregnant, have a family or friend light them instead.
- You will need to douse the firework with water before discarding to prevent any fires.
Modifications
There are limitations to this idea, though. If you live in a dry area, this is not recommended as you could start a massive fire. Instead, opt for streamers or confetti instead of fireworks.
The following reveal is simply perfect for a carnival-style party…
“Pop the Balloon” Carnival Game Reveal
If you want to plan a party with a theme — yet still something you can do in your own home, set up some fun carnival games to reveal the gender of your baby. For instance, Pop the Balloon is a crowd favorite.
How to Pull It Off
- In order to set up this fun idea, fill up balloons with either pink or blue paint.
- Then, pin them onto a corkboard.
- Using a dart, take your aim and fire.
- When you finally hit one of the balloons, it should burst and reveal the gender.
- To take the theme even further, rent a cotton candy or popcorn machine.
Be sure to invite all of your friends and family to enjoy this momentous celebration with you. That’s true with both this reveal and the following…
The Silly String Reveal
Surprisingly, Silly String is not as messy as you may think. That makes it a great option for parents who want a quick and easy gender reveal.
How to Pull It Off
- Purchase a can of Silly String for each member of your family (color of the baby’s gender).
- Then, set up a timer.
- When it goes off, have everyone aim their cans at each other and spray away.
The entire backyard should fill with color to showcase the baby’s gender.
Keep Clean-Up Easy
If you’re worried about the mess that’s been left behind, simply spray it away with the water hose when you’re ready to clean up. The water should break apart the Silly String and leave your backyard spotless.
The following idea is perfect if you want a combo gender reveal + baby shower gathering…
Gifts for Mom
If you want to combine your baby shower with a gender reveal party, have a loved one coordinate the following for you.
How to Pull It Off
- Ask them to tell your guests what your baby’s gender is and what to buy.
- They’ll bring wrapped gifts in either pink or blue.
- When you open them, you’ll finally find out what you’ve been waiting months to hear.
Gift Ideas
Some great gifts your guests can bring include either pink or blue:
- Onesies
- Swaddles
- Pacifiers
- Booties
- Outfits
- Bottles
- Teething toys
Afterward, you can use these gifts to play some popular baby shower games like Bobbing for Pacifiers, Decorate a Onesie, Diaper Change Relay Race, and Baby Bingo.
Not a fan of big reveals? The following relaxing reveal could be your perfect fit…
The Relaxing Bath Bomb Reveal
The last gender reveal party idea is for parents who don’t want to make a massive spectacle of the reveal. Instead of inviting guests, make this a special moment for just the two of you.
How to Pull It Off
This reveal can be a touching and intimate moment for both you and your partner.
- First, fill up a bath with warm water.
- Drop a gender reveal a bath bomb into the tub.
- Not only should the water fizz up and release a pleasant aroma, but it should also turn the water the same color as the corresponding gender.
Modifications
- To add to this idea, it might be a good idea to purchase either pink or blue flowers before filling up the tub with water.
- Once you know the gender, place the petals of the corresponding gender for an even more relaxing soak.
- Be sure to set aside a couple of extra flowers so that you can display them in your home.
- Or, take a picture and upload it to social media so you can preserve the memory forever!
What’s next?
What’s most important to remember for pulling off the perfect gender reveal?…
Final Thoughts
If you want to make finding out your baby’s gender memorable, try one of these ideas. They create excitement not just for the soon-to-be parents, but also the entire family too.
Although gender reveal parties and events are entirely new, they’ve climbed the ranks and are now a modern necessity during a couple’s pregnancy. Whether you have a large party or a small, more intimate one, your gender reveal party is sure to be a memorable moment for all!
