Gender Reveal Party Success

kagwiz

We just hosted our Gender Reveal Party and it was SO much fun. I know there are a lot of negative opinions on the gender reveal party idea - however, coming from someone who did it - it was a lot of fun! 

My husband and I found out the gender last Wednesday and kept it a secret from everyone until the reveal. We filled a box with PINK balloons and had the grandparents open it at the end of the party. We had a board so people could put their vote of what they thought we were having and we also had a fun little "guess the top 5 cravings board." Everyone wore pink or blue. We had a cake with pink and blue question marks all over it. Lots of food and lots of beer (it was also a great excuse to get everyone together before the summer ended!) 

 We certainly ended up with a lot of great photos, a great video and everyone had a great time. 

 I will say that it was NOT a shower of any type and there were no gifts. I know a lot of people think it is "just another way to get gifts" - so as long as you don't go into it with that mindset I imagine it will be a good time for all. 

Just wanted to share because I know I was hesitant to do one after reading all the negativity - and wanted to throw it out there that I would highly suggest doing one!  

nadja1121

That is so great everything turned out well! Congratulations on the girl!!!

We had our gender reveal party over the weekend too and did the box of blue balloons. We had everyone wear either a pink/blue necklace with their guess. There were no gifts, just good food and a good time like you.

 

Smashdance

DH and I are planning on doing one, so I'm glad to hear a success story! We also kind of wanted an excuse to have one more party at the house we're currently living in before we move out. Congrats on your girl and your awesome party!

Las135

We had our gender reveal party this past weekend as well.  It was soooo much fun.  We had a huge bbq, with lots of booze, cornhole, and a bonfire.  We released a bunch of balloons from a box during the party, everyone had a great time.  It was in no way like a shower, and I did not receive any gifts.

Some people on here have negative opinions about these, but to each and their own.  I don't particularly like co-ed baby showers, but I wouldnt put someone down for having one.  Glad your party was a success!

kmfullerton

We're having ours August 25! We're not finding out until the actual party and going the cake cutting route. We're very excited! I think as long as you don't provide registry information, people won't assume gifts will be exchanged. We just wanted to get together with friends and family and find out with those that are important to us!

mreinke8289

So cool!  Thanks for sharing.  I'm looking forward to putting one together the closer we get our our ultrasound.

GraceyandTroy

How fun!  We are planning to have one in early September and I can hardly wait!  I'm glad yours was a success and like you, I look for excuses to have parties!  I've already ordered some cute pink and blue decorations from OTC.  And I think we are going to make lottery scratchers that only one has the big reveal, everyone will scratch off at the person who gets the winning ticket will get to tell everyone the news.

ungraceful13

Glad the party went well and congrats on the girl.

We are going to have a party well two parties as well. We will have my family over for dinner and have my mom cut the cake and reveal the color. Then a week later DH's family will come over and we will do the same thing. No presents or anything either. 

2PuppiesHon

That sounds like so much fun!  Glad it worked out

bstengler

congrats on everything coming out good! and if people think its just a way to get gifts they are mistaken! i think its a great idea!!!! we will do one if DH can hold the news in for that long!

nadja1121

GraceyandTroy:

How fun!  We are planning to have one in early September and I can hardly wait!  I'm glad yours was a success and like you, I look for excuses to have parties!  I've already ordered some cute pink and blue decorations from OTC.  And I think we are going to make lottery scratchers that only one has the big reveal, everyone will scratch off at the person who gets the winning ticket will get to tell everyone the news.

That is such a cute idea! love it