Gender reveals have been gaining in popularity over the past few years and we are all seeing more and more of them popping up on social media. So, you have undoubtedly been seeing the same things over and over again. Here are some adorable ideas on how you can do a gender reveal a little differently, whether it is at a big gathering of all your family and friends or an understated photoshoot you can share remotely with relatives all over the world.
Fireworks
Gender reveal fireworks are perfect if you want to get a little extra at your gender reveal party, not only will you be letting your guests know the gender, but the entire neighbourhood will be kept in the loop with an extravagant firework display. But be sure to take all the necessary safety precautions and let your neighbours know about the upcoming noise to avoid any upset in your local area.
Pinata
This is both a cute way to do a gender reveal and is great fun for the parents. The two of you will have a smashing time bashing away at the pinata until it explodes in a cloud of pink or blue confetti and sweets. This is also a super fun idea if the gender reveal is for a younger sibling because you can get your kids involved in the reveal by making it fun and exciting for them – regardless of whether they were hoping for a brother or sister, a load of sweets raining down on them is bound to soften the blow of any disappointment they might be feeling.
Pop-culture references
To really personalise your announcement, you can go with a pop-culture theme that the two of you enjoy. A “witch or wizard” Harry Potter sorting hat reveal are particularly popular with millennials these days. If you really want to nerd out, then you can get a couple of gender reveal lightsabers that will glow either blue for a boy or pink for a girl or a Game of Thrones-themed coloured changing dragon egg. Whatever movies or shows that you both bond over, find a way to make it into a gender reveal!
Gender reveal games
Get your guests involved in the reveal by using games like a word search game or a simple guessing game where correct guesses win a prize. Set up a couple of name suggestion bowls for guests to add their own and reveal the gender by picking up the correct bowl and reading out all the names. For those that live far away, you can get a gender reveal scratch cards to post out to them, so they do not miss out on the fun and excitement.
And Finally: Use food
Keep things simple and tasty by using food such as cake, cookies, candy floss or breakable chocolate, any kind of sweet treat can be used in a gender reveal – or a savoury treat like dyed deviled eggs if you do not have a sweet tooth. Check out these food-based gender reveals for a variety of both sweet and savoury ideas to inspire you.