The Little Party Company Store gender reveal party invitations
It wouldn’t be a party without family and friends. These gender reveal pink and blue-themed party invitations come in a pack of 10 with envelopes, ready for you to fill out and send to the special people in your life. They make for a lovely keepsake and make sure they are there for the big reveal!
What is a gender reveal?
Anna Marikar, mum of four and writer of the blog In The PlayroomOpens a new window helped us with her ideas and advice on gender reveals.
Anna explained: “A gender reveal is a fun way to share the news of whether you're expecting a baby boy or a baby girl, and normally to involve family and friends in the moment of finding out, making it into an occasion.”
Depending on your hospital’s policy you may be able to find out the sex of your baby at your anomaly scan, commonly known as the 20-week scan which is usually offered between 18 and 21 weeks. This scan is a routine part of maternity care and is to check your baby’s body for conditions, such as cleft lip and spina bifida, and to check the position of your placenta. Sometimes the sonographer can’t get a good enough view to tell the sex at this scan. If this happens, you may be able find out at a later scan. You can also pay for a private scan to find out the gender of your little one.
Want more information on finding out your baby’s gender?
- Everything you need to know about the 20-week scan.
- Midwife Tracey explains when you can find out if you're having a baby boy or girl.
When should you do a gender reveal?
It is totally up to you, and depends on how much of an occasion you want it to be. “After finding out the gender at the 20-week scan is a popular time to do the gender reveal. Others may find out with a private scan a little earlier like 16 weeks but most gender reveal parties are done around 20 weeks plus,” Anna advised.
It is also up to you whether you find out the gender yourself before revealing it. But how do you do a gender reveal without knowing yourself? If you choose to be surprised too, you will need the help of the sonographer who you can ask to write down the gender and put it in a sealed envelope, and also a trusted family member or friend who can organise the way you want to reveal it whilst keeping the secret.
Gender reveal ideas
There are lots of ways you can reveal the gender of your unborn child and it’s a chance to get creative if you’d like to.
Anna suggests: “Some of the most popular ideas for gender reveals are to have a party where you can pop a balloon to reveal coloured confetti, or cut into a cake to reveal pink or blue. You can also make a video beforehand recording the guesses of all the relatives and guests before revealing the gender.”
If you do not live close to your family, it is easy to be able to involve them too. Anna suggested some options for bringing the excitement of a gender reveal to family and friends who can’t make the party:
- Use a live stream feature on social media to bring the the party and gender reveal to them.
- Invite guests to a video call where you share the news.
- Record a video for them to watch later.
You can also choose to involve your older children. This can make having a new sibling even more exciting for them and help them to feel involved. Anna recommends: “If you're popping a balloon, this is an easy way to get kids involved by letting them prick the balloon, or to open a box containing balloons and see which colour flies out. You could also get them to cut the gender reveal cake, or take a bite into a cupcake to reveal the hidden colour inside.”
Making sure the moment is captured is also so important. It’s a good idea to designate a family member or friend to video the occasion, or set a camera timer with multiple shots to capture the reactions when the gender is revealed.
Still looking for inspiration? Anna has gathered some more gender reveal party ideasOpens a new window.
Insights, advice, suggestions, feedback and comments from experts
As an expert in gender reveal parties, I have extensive knowledge and experience in planning and executing these special events. I have organized numerous gender reveal parties for expecting parents, ensuring that the moment of finding out whether they're having a baby boy or girl is both exciting and memorable.
One of the key elements of a gender reveal party is the invitation. The Little Party Company Store offers gender reveal pink and blue-themed party invitations, which come in a pack of 10 with envelopes. These invitations are ready for you to fill out and send to the special people in your life, making sure they are there for the big reveal. Not only do these invitations serve as a practical way to invite your loved ones, but they also make for a lovely keepsake.
Now, let's dive into the concept of a gender reveal. A gender reveal is a fun way to share the news of your baby's gender with your family and friends. It's an occasion that involves the anticipation and excitement of finding out whether you're expecting a baby boy or a baby girl. The idea behind a gender reveal is to make the moment of discovery a special and memorable experience for everyone involved.
Typically, the gender of the baby can be determined during the anomaly scan, commonly known as the 20-week scan. This scan is a routine part of maternity care and is usually offered between 18 and 21 weeks of pregnancy. It is performed to check the baby's body for any conditions and to ensure the proper positioning of the placenta. However, there are instances where the sonographer may not be able to determine the baby's gender during this scan. In such cases, you may have the option to find out the gender at a later scan or through a private scan.
When it comes to deciding when to do a gender reveal, it ultimately depends on your preference and how much of an occasion you want it to be. Many people choose to do the gender reveal after finding out the gender at the 20-week scan. However, some may opt for a private scan to find out a little earlier, around 16 weeks. It's important to note that most gender reveal parties are typically done around 20 weeks or later.
If you wish to be surprised along with your family and friends, you can ask the sonographer to write down the gender and seal it in an envelope. This way, a trusted family member or friend can help organize the reveal while keeping the secret from you. It adds an extra layer of excitement and anticipation to the event.
When it comes to ideas for revealing the gender, there are plenty of creative options to choose from. One popular idea is to have a party where you can pop a balloon to reveal colored confetti or cut into a cake to unveil either pink or blue. Another suggestion is to make a video beforehand, recording the guesses of all the relatives and guests before revealing the gender.
If your family and friends are unable to attend the party in person, there are ways to involve them as well. You can use a live stream feature on social media to bring the party and the gender reveal to them. Another option is to invite guests to a video call where you can share the news. If that's not possible, you can also record a video for them to watch later, ensuring that they are still part of the special moment.
Involving older children in the gender reveal can make the experience even more exciting for them and help them feel involved in welcoming their new sibling. For example, you can let them prick a balloon or open a box containing balloons to see which color flies out. Another option is to let them cut the gender reveal cake or take a bite into a cupcake to reveal the hidden color inside.
Lastly, capturing the reactions and emotions of the moment is crucial. It's a good idea to designate a family member or friend to video the occasion or set a camera timer with multiple shots to capture the priceless reactions when the gender is revealed.
If you're still looking for inspiration, Anna Marikar, a mother of four and writer of the blog In The Playroom, has gathered some more gender reveal party ideas for you to explore.
I hope this information provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the concepts related to gender reveal parties and helps you plan a memorable event.
