Plan gender reveal party

About gender reveal parties

A gender reveal party is an informal event where you reveal your baby’s gender. Typically, the event has a relatively short duration, is hosted at home, and features a simple menu.

Who should I invite?

Use the gender reveal party as an opportunity to gather the people you expect to play a role in your child’s life. Typically, this would be your parents, grandparents, siblings, and other family members, but also your close friends.

Just remember that you are the host, and there are no fixed rules for who you want to invite to the celebration.

What should we do?

A gender reveal party is all about your future child’s gender. Therefore, the main event is the gender reveal itself. This can be as simple as an announcement, perhaps supported by a color theme in your decorations.

How expensive is a Gender Reveal Party?

Typically, this is one of the more affordable events. It is very casual, usually hosted at home, and often lasts no longer than an afternoon. Budget for food, drinks, and snacks, and avoid more expensive items such as venues and live entertainment.

Keep in mind that this is a family-focused event, and guests may bring children. If so, make sure you have something to keep them entertained. If you don’t have toys or books at home, ask parents to bring their children’s favorite toys.

Things to keep in mind when planning

Planning parties can be stressful. You likely lead a busy life, and the added responsibility of expecting a child won’t make things easier. Keep this in mind when planning a gender reveal party:

1. Align expectations with your partner:
   You are not alone in this. Talk things through with your partner and agree on what you want to do, who to invite, and how to structure the event. We recommend keeping it casual.
   
2. The reveal itself is the most important thing
   This is the first of many events where you are not the center of attention. Your guests are there for one main reason: the gender reveal.
   
3. Keep the logistics light weight
   Don’t overcomplicate the event. If you have the space, host it at home to avoid booking venues or dealing with travel. Catering can be as simple as snacks, pizza, or similar. Keep it easy and move through planning efficiently.
   
4. Send invitations as soon as possible
   We recommend starting to plan as soon as you know when you will receive the results from your doctor. Once you’ve agreed on a date, send the invitations. This makes it easier for your guests to plan ahead. You can use Forlods for this Click here to start planning