Is it a boy? Is it a girl? The suspense is killing us! Sharing your new baby’s gender has come a long way from sending announcement cards in the mail. A gender reveal party is a fun way to gather your family and friends to share in your excitement! Whether you know the gender ahead of time or choose to be surprised yourself, we have some cute gender reveal party ideas for your big announcement.
The Invitations
Whether you are going for classic, adorable, or classically adorable, we have invitation ideas that will warm your heart and make you giggle. Choose the gender reveal invitation that will set the perfect tone for your exciting announcement!
Go for Giggles
Give your friends and family a laugh when they receive your invitation for the big reveal. These invites set the tone for a fun and laid-back event for you and your guests.
Sweet and Simple
If you prefer a more traditional invitation, these are perfect! Charming fonts and subtle graphics are ideal for a classic and stunning gender reveal party invite.
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The Menu
A minimalist menu is way the way to go with a gender reveal party! You have enough on your plate without having to worry about creating a complicated menu. Stick to small bites and cute desserts for a simple, but scrumptious menu.
Small Bites
Provide some yummy munchies for your family members and friends to enjoy while they wait for you to reveal the gender. Create a super simple chips and dip charcuterie board and bite-size chicken and waffles for uncomplicated, but delicious snacks.
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Sugary Sweetness
Dreamy dessert options are a must at any gender reveal party! Whether you use the cute confections to reveal the baby’s gender or to set the scene for the big reveal these sweet treats are perfect for your special day.
Sensational Sips
Making team pink and team blue punch is a super yummy way to have guests predict what gender they think the baby will be! You can also do something as simple as labeling some mini water bottles and having them make a selection that way.
The Entertainment
Gender reveal party entertainment can be as laid back or extravagant as you want! From live music to eye-catching performances, we’ve got plenty of ideas to help you plan the perfect entertainment for your party.
Mellow Melodies
For a more low-key gender reveal party, consider hiring a singing guitarist to play background music, or perhaps a harpist for a more whimsical vibe. If you want to go all out, a string quartet or jazz band can fill the room with a fuller sound.
Playful Performances
If you want entertainment that stands out from the crowd, hiring an aerialist or circus performer to entertain at your party is a creative gender reveal idea. They can provide subtle background performances to enhance your aesthetic or put on a full-blown show and maybe even be a part of announcing the gender.
You may also consider hiring psychic entertainment or a strolling magician for a unique twist. Maybe they can predict the baby’s gender!
The Big Reveal
It’s time for the main event! Have you thought about how you want to reveal the big news? Whether you want to use food, announce it with a big bang, or keep it simple, we’re sure you’ll find something that is just right in these cute gender reveal ideas.
Dessert Declaration
Who doesn’t love cake? Make it even better when you use the inside to announce your little boy or girl! A sprinkle-filled gender reveal cake is a fun and unique take on using a cake announcement. Cake pops are another adorable treat to share your baby’s gender. They are super easy to make on your own. Or, pass the recipe to a trusted friend if you want to be surprised, too.
Cupcakes are another tasty confection that doubles as the canvas for your gender reveal! Putting a blue or pink heart in the middle makes them even sweeter.
Big Bang
Make a social media-worthy gender reveal announcement! Nothing says “celebrate” like confetti, so colored confetti poppers would be adorable. Pass them out to your guests, have a countdown, and let them pop! Don’t forget to have a photographer ready to capture the excitement!
Raising a future shortstop? Gender reveal baseballs are perfect for the family of sports fans! They break easily when hit to reveal a puff of blue or pink. Feeling crafty? Some of the best gender reveal ideas are DIY! Create a festive box that’s full of pink or blue balloons, streamers, and confetti to announce your new baby boy or girl.
Relaxed Reveal
Keeping things more low-key doesn’t mean the reveal will be any less exciting. Consider letting your guests be involved in your gender reveal ideas. Buy cans of pink or blue silly string, then cover the labels so no one can peek. When it’s time, let the colors fly! A smoke bomb is another fun way to announce your baby’s gender. Plus it’s a perfect photo opportunity!
If the new baby is going to have a big brother or sister involve them in the big reveal. Help them get excited for their new sibling by letting them do the reveal themselves or maybe have them pick out some new gender-revealing baby clothes to gift to mom at the party.
Welcoming a new baby is incredibly exciting, and all the celebrating leading up to it makes it even more special. Whether it’s a baby shower or a gender reveal party, it doesn’t get much better than gathering with family and friends and seeing how loved your new addition already is. We hope these ideas help make those celebrations as memorable as possible! 💖
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Megan is the Director of Customer Experience at GigSalad and has gained 9+ years of insight on what makes a great event on both sides of the booking process. Her favorite things include books, true crime podcasts, coffee, hiking, puns, and making people laugh.
May we reprint some of your parties ideas in our publication, the Jewish Herald-Voice? With proper attribution, of course?
Hi Vicki,
We’d love to share our ideas with you and your readers! First, can you please send us an email at blog@gigsalad.com so we can discuss what you had in mind? Thank you!
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