Sunday 19 January 2014

How to create a "Gender Reveal" Party.

"What is the buzz about gender reveal" I hear you ask.
Well....inside this blog issue I explain the process and the way to host one.

Another popular question is "Why have a gender reveal party? If they are bringing a gift, they'd like to know what it is first, right?". Keep reading, this is also explained further.

The purpose of the gender reveal is where you the parents/mother to be want to announce to family and friends the gender of your unborn baby. Think of it as the "SURPRISE" when you walk into any type of surprise party not the "Congratulations" after you've entered the room.

Gender reveal parties are taking up steam for 2nd and consecutive time round parents. It's a new twist on an old tradition which usually sees baby showers arranged for first time mothers/parents. It also sees more men at the celebration.

At a gender reveal you can still play gender neutral games. Pin the Dummy on the Baby or Baby Shower Bingo. There are many 'mum and dad games' too where the males are included in the celebration. Fun games include -
http://www.thebabyshoweremporium.com.au/couples-trivia-are-you-ready-dad
 or even 'door prize games such as "scratch n win" like this -
http://www.thebabyshoweremporium.com.au/tiny-feet-scratch-to-win-game



Gifts - you can specify to your guests either gifts are optional or they can bring a specific theme of gifts such as 'books, blankets, nappies, essentials (wipes, wash, creams etc) or even a donation towards an education fund.

How to decorate for a boy/girl party.
There is a great selection of gender neutral party supplies. A big favourite of ours is the "Tiny Feet" range, originating from the UK. One product that stands out is the champagne glass pram decorations. Keep a smidge of pink and blue food dye (or cordial if you don't mind the flavor) on hand and create some beautiful pink and blue champagnes or wines or mocktails.
Keeping the theme pink and blue really sets the atmosphere.


How to announce the gender?
There are fabulous ways to announce whether you are expecting a boy or a girl.
  • A box full of balloons
  • Cutting a cake with the inside being either blue or pink
  • Pink or blue blobs inside of cupcakes
  • Thank you favour boxes with gender specific lollies inside
  • Gender Reveal Party Poppers


 
 
 
 
Once the announcement has been made - time to eat! The build up of all the excitement and game playing is sure to leave your guests with a hearty appetite.
Create a pink and blue candy buffet.
If the food has been hidden away during the soiree, then you can bring out a colour themed afternoon tea!
Add blue food colour to boiled eggs. Decorate your cupcakes in the appropriate coloured icing. Dip strawberries in food dyed white chocolate to suit the gender. Maybe scones with either blueberry or strawberry jam.
 
And last but not least, enjoy your day.