An addition to the family is a significant event not only for the expectant mother and father, but also for their relatives and friends. Therefore, a popular tradition has emerged to find out the gender of the unborn child among close people. Let’s look at the concept of a gender party, look at 19 ideas for hosting a party at home, and give recommendations on gifts for expectant parents.
Gender party – what kind of holiday is it?
Gender party is a party where you can beautifully find out the gender of your child. Everyone involved, including mom and dad, are in the dark about this issue. The doctor performs an ultrasound and writes the result on a piece of paper, then puts it in an envelope. This envelope is given to the organizers of the holiday or someone close to you so that they prepare everything for entertainment and set the table with snacks.
Gender parties have become a widespread tradition in different countries, starting with the USA. In Russia, this idea gained popularity thanks to bloggers who became popularizers of this trending topic. There are many options for holding a gender party, and we will be happy to share the most interesting ideas.
A gender party is a fun and touching moment when all loved ones are united by anticipation and joy. This is also a great way for future parents to find out the gender of their baby and take vivid photos and videos as a keepsake. If you decide to hold a gender party, do not forget to prepare festive accessories and treats for guests.
Original ideas for a gender party
There are many interesting and original competitions for gender parties for guests. The organization of a holiday always includes a beautiful decoration of the premises and an entertainment program.
Balloon with confetti
The ball is chosen to be dark in color so that no one can see what color the confetti is inside. Parents stand next to the ball, the head of the family holds a needle, and guests count down. At the end, the future dad pops the balloon, and pink or blue confetti, corresponding to the gender of the child, spills out of it.
Balloons
In front of the expectant parents is a box filled with colored balloons. Guests count from ten to one again, and then the parents-to-be open the box. Balls of the desired color fly out of it, indicating the gender of the child.
Gender party with smoke
You can also organize a gender party using colored smoke. A smoke bomb with the right color of smoke creates a theatrical effect. The head of the family sets the saber on fire, and soon bright colored smoke appears, which is captured in photos and videos.
Gender party with umbrella and petals
An umbrella is another simple and economical option for organizing a gender party. Inside the inverted umbrella are hidden surprises in the form of confetti, artificial petals, sparkles and feathers of the desired shade. The main task for the organizer is to ensure that the umbrella is securely closed until the very key moment of the moment.
Active entertainment – Target shooting
For lovers of extreme sensations, an original way to hold a gender party is offered. Hanging targets can be filled with vibrant confetti or Holi colors to create spectacular bursts of color. The selected air gun is suitable for shooting at a target, and the event itself can be carried out together or given to the head of the family. Fun and colorful shooting will be an excellent occasion for photo and video recordings to preserve the memory of a bright event.
Decorated cake with surprise
If you prefer a calm and cozy atmosphere, then the holiday can be organized in the format of tea drinking. A pre-ordered cake with colored filling will be the main highlight of the evening. The organizers can simply give the pastry chef a note with the baby’s gender so that he can make the desired filling. At the party itself, guests gather at the table and try to guess the sex of the child, and the future parents cut the cake and show the guests the color of the filling, revealing the family secret.
Sport’s event
For sports fans, there is an option with football. The necessary inventory can be purchased on a special marketplace. The organizers must fill a plastic soccer ball with Holi paint of the desired color and hand it over to parents during the festival. This attribute must then be broken by hitting or kicking the ball. Paints flying in the air will create a spectacular colored cloud. It is important to note that the Holi colors used are safe and can be easily removed from clothes.
Funny baby races
To create a fun atmosphere at a gender party, you can order life-size dolls depicting baby dolls of different genders. The event organizers create a special obstacle course for them, and guests, including future parents, act as fans. One of the dolls must be the winner and cross the finish line. If a baby doll in blue clothes wins, then this foreshadows the birth of a boy, and if in pink, then a girl.
Mysterious locker: secret door with clothes
To create a mysterious atmosphere at the party, you can prepare a small closet with children’s clothing that matches the gender of the unborn child. For tradition, you can choose blue or pink, but other shade options can be provided to suit the wishes of the parents. Organizers can also prepare competitions for future parents and their guests. At the very end of the holiday, the heroes of the occasion open the locker door and find out what gender their baby will be.
Bright T-shirt for the expectant mother
At the gender party, mom wears a regular white T-shirt without any designs. The event organizer or his assistant, knowing the gender of the child, buys paints of the desired color in advance. During the party, the parents close their eyes, and the future dad dips his hands into a container of paint and hugs his wife by the stomach from behind, leaving prints on the T-shirt. Then the bandages are removed and thus the couple finds out what gender their child will be. This T-shirt can become a treasured family heirloom and can even be framed under glass.
The magic of light and music
For groups looking to dance and enjoy the fun, we offer a wonderful light and sound show. At the height of the disco, spotlights fill the dance floor with pink or blue light, creating a unique atmosphere of surprise and making the party even more interesting.
Bright fire extinguisher
An ideal option for those associated with the rescue service or fire department. However, if you like this idea, you can use it regardless of your profession. A fire extinguisher with colored Holi powder in blue or pink will be a great accent to your celebration and will effectively reveal the mystery of gender. Don’t worry about getting your clothes dirty, but remember that these items should only be used outdoors.
Exquisite flight
A brilliant, but a bit expensive option. For the first time, such a party was held in the United States: the future parents stood on the runway, and the ordered plane, flying over them, threw out blue smoke, thereby revealing the secret of gender. And recently, a similar idea was repeated by bloggers in Moscow, adding their own twist to this incredible moment.
Enchanting color fireworks
If you have organized a magnificent and impressive celebration dedicated to finding out the gender of your child, then you can arrange fireworks at the final chord. Have fun, chat, take photos with all the guests, and in the dark, when night falls, get ready for the festive fireworks. The color of each salvo will reveal a cherished secret before your eyes.
Little guests with a sweet surprise
If you already have a baby or even several, then at your party the baby can become an integral part of the celebration. At the right moment, the child comes out to the guests, leading a truck or any other toy of the desired color on a string in order to stun everyone present and convey joy and joyful emotions.
Motorcycle smoke show
Let’s put on a real show for your guests! In a violent moment, a motorcyclist flies into the yard with a colorful torch of colored smoke, which will be pre-attached to the bike. Such a stunning and vibrant effect will surely delight everyone present.
Adventure with colored foam
Expensive, but very original option. Guests come to the foam party and have fun, and during the dancing, the organizers launch a machine with foam of the desired color. This creates an unforgettable atmosphere and delights every guest.
Artwork on a black background
The presenter creates an image of the future baby using colorless glue on a black canvas, and then the parents, keeping their eyes closed, sprinkle the picture with blue or pink paint (or glitter). It is a moment filled with excitement and originality. And the picture will become a wonderful and meaningful reminder of your emotions and feelings on this special day.
What can you give at the gender reveal party?
It is necessary not only for organizers and parents to prepare for such a holiday, but also for guests, because giving gifts and voicing congratulations at a gender party is a common task. Let’s talk about the most popular options:
- Photo album for the baby. This is a classic gift option that will always be in demand. You can purchase a ready-made album with painted pages and columns where parents will fill in memorable moments. And creating your own special photo album with your own hands or ordering a unique version is a question for parents at the gender party. It would be nice to send the album with several photographs depicting important events in the life of the family.
- Clothes in neutral colors. You can bring bodysuits, slips, socks, and hats for your future baby to your party. The main thing is to buy clothes and underwear in neutral colors that will suit both boys and girls. There may be many options here, but it is best to ask the future parents’ preferences regarding color shades.
- Rattle toy. By the time they recognize gender, at about 1.5 months, babies begin to respond to simple toys. A rattle is a great gift for a baby. You can choose a rattle made from a variety of materials, such as plastic, silicone, wood, or a combination of these.