Hello again? Have you heard of Gender Reveal Parties or Baby Gender Reveal Parties? I’m sure you have, you’ve probably even attended one. And the fact is, these parties have become very popular in recent years; however, you may still be wondering, what is a gender reveal party and how can I host one that will be a success; today I will give answers to those and other questions regarding gender reveal parties.
Index
1. What is a gender reveal party?
2. Who hosts a gender reveal party?
3. Who should be invited to a gender reveal party?
4. What kind of gifts should I expect?
5. Decorations for a gender reveal party.
6. Food and desserts
7. The most important moment of a gender reveal party.
8. Details you shouldn’t forget when throwing a gender reveal party
1. What is a gender reveal party?
A gender reveal party is a gathering at which the sex of the future baby is revealed. In 2008, blogger Jenna Karduvinis posted a blog in which she showed herself breaking a blue cake to let people know she was having a baby boy. This became the first sex reveal party and gave way to this huge trend. However, not everything has been joyful in this type of festivities; there have been some extreme ideas that have caused forest fires, such as the one at Arizona where at least 20 fire agencies worked to abate the fire; or those that seem simple but have gone wrong causing injuries to attendees, such is the case of the dad who held the stick wrong that would reveal colored papers to find out the sex of the baby and ended up causing him serious pain. Despite this, gender reveal parties are still very popular and by taking the necessary precautions, I’m sure you’ll be able to have one without any major problems.
2. Who hosts a gender reveal party?
This is one of the most popular questions about this holiday. The short answer is: ANYONE. It can be the future parents, it can be grandparents, aunts and uncles, friends, co-workers, etc. Usually, the party planner is the only person who should know the sex of the baby, so that it is a surprise for everyone else and the party makes sense. Some people choose to ask the doctor to deliver the results in a sealed envelope and give these results directly to whomever they hire to create a way for the sex to be revealed; that way it’s a surprise for everyone at the party. So now you know, if you’re having a baby or know someone who is, you can throw a gender reveal party.
3. Who should be invited to a gender reveal party?
This will depend on the parents-to-be. It can be family, friends, co-workers, neighbors and more. It all depends on the social circle of the parents. It is normal to invite to these parties the people who will be invited later to the Baby Shower; it is important to remember that they are two totally different parties and that, if you will have both, you must take into account the same guest list.
4. What kind of gifts should I expect?
Generally, no gifts are given at gender reveal parties; as, it will be at the baby shower party where the guests will bring gifts, according to the gender revealed at this party. However, this is not a rule. If you’re hosting the party and want gifts, you can create a gift list at Amazon, Carters, Walmart or others of your choice. If you are invited to the party and have not been told about gifts, but wish to bring one, you can do that too. However, this is up to each individual to decide.
5. Decorations for a gender reveal party.
The decorations are usually quite similar. They can be balloon bows, banners, drapes and more. Usually, you will see in this type of decorations the colors blue and pink; since it is not known if we are expecting a boy or a girl, both colors must be combined. On Pinterest you can find a wide variety of ideas for your gender reveal party decorations. Remember that in Fabiola’s Kids we turn your dream decorations into a reality, if you want contact us for a quote.
6. Food and desserts
The food and desserts at a gender reveal party are usually filled with pink and blue. You can opt for lemon soda with a hint of pink or blue, or grape or strawberry sodas. Also, you can offer cookies decorated in blue or pink colors, cake in these colors, cotton candy, and pink and blue snow cones. Imagination is the limit. Contact your favorite bakery or a company that offers dessert tables to see what options they can offer you. If you want to rent Cotton Candy Machines or Snow cones machine in New York, contact us here.
7. The most important moment of a gender reveal party.
A gender reveal party ends with the announcement of the baby’s sex. For this, the ideas are as varied as they are fun. Baby gender reveal ideas include cake cutting, balloons, piñatas, soccer balls, smoke bombs, and some even rent a pink or blue smoke machine or helicopter. Here are some ideas that you can find at very good prices on Amazon.
8. Details you shouldn’t forget when throwing a gender reveal party
There are some important things to remember when organizing a gender reveal party, such as invitations; these can be virtual or physical. It is also a good idea that you can prepare some small souvenirs for the guests. In addition, you should consider the music, games and entertainment. At Fabiola’s Kids you will now find the option of Gender Reveal Party Packages; in which we include games, music and lots of fun for a unique party.
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