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How to plan a gender reveal party that everyone will remember

Ideas, themes, games and a practical checklist to plan a gender reveal party without stress using shared contributions.

Step-by-step guide: how to plan a gender reveal party

  1. Define the concept, date, place and guest list — Start by deciding what kind of gender reveal party you want: intimate family gathering, friends-only, or a bigger celebration. Choose a date and time that works for the parents-to-be and closest guests, and decide whether it will be at home, in a garden, park or rented venue. Create your event in Fiestukis with the basic details and guest list so you can organize everything collaboratively from the beginning.
  2. Choose a theme and style for your gender reveal — Pick a theme that fits your personality: classic pink vs. blue, “Team He or She?”, “What will it bee?”, sports, travel, or something tied to your hobbies. From there, define the color palette for your gender reveal party decorations (balloons, garlands, tableware, backdrop). Add the theme and dress code (if any) to your Fiestukis event page so guests know what to expect.
  3. Plan the big reveal moment — Decide how you want to reveal the baby’s gender: balloon box, confetti cannon, cake with colored filling, piñata, smoke bombs or scratch cards for each guest. Think about who will be in charge of preparing the surprise (a trusted friend, sibling, or the bakery) so the parents can enjoy the reveal without spoilers. Include the approximate time of the reveal in your Fiestukis description so latecomers don’t miss the main moment.
  4. Organize food, drinks and the “bring something” list — Choose a simple menu that works for a mixed crowd: finger food, a sweet and salty buffet, cupcakes, fruit skewers and non-alcoholic drinks for the parents-to-be. Decide what you’ll provide and what guests can contribute, like desserts, snacks or drinks. Use the Fiestukis “bring something” list to assign items, avoid duplicates and make sure you cover vegetarian, vegan and allergy-friendly options.
  5. Prepare gender reveal party games and activities — Plan a few light games to keep everyone engaged: voting board for “boy or girl”, prediction cards, old wives’ tales quiz, team challenges (Team Boy vs. Team Girl) or a photo booth with themed props. Schedule them before and after the reveal so there’s no dead time. Share the list of games on Fiestukis and ask friends to bring materials like markers, boards or costumes via the “bring something” feature.
  6. Finalize your checklist and enjoy the day — Create a simple gender reveal party checklist: decorations, reveal item, music, plates and cups, candles, camera/phone with enough storage and battery, and small thank-you favors if you want. Confirm who is bringing what in Fiestukis, send a reminder to guests and double-check the weather if it’s outdoors. On the big day, delegate tasks to a couple of friends so you can relax and fully enjoy the surprise.

Complete guide to gender reveal parties: ideas, tips and FAQs

Most parents-to-be plan a gender reveal party between weeks 18 and 22 of pregnancy, once the ultrasound can reliably determine the baby’s sex. This gives you time to confirm the result, choose how to reveal it and invite guests with enough notice.

If you’re using a blood test or NIPT, you might know earlier, but it’s still wise to wait until results are confirmed. Add your tentative date to Fiestukis early, then adjust it once you have the final medical appointment.

The easiest way is to ask the doctor or ultrasound technician to write the gender on a note and seal it in an envelope. Give that envelope directly to a trusted friend, family member or bakery who will prepare the reveal item (cake, balloon, confetti, etc.).

On your Fiestukis event page, you can mention who is in charge of the reveal so guests know who to coordinate with, while the parents stay spoiler-free.

Keep the menu simple and easy to eat standing up: mini sandwiches, quiches, chips and dips, cheese boards, fruit, cupcakes and cookies decorated in your theme colors. For drinks, combine water, soft drinks, juices and maybe a signature mocktail or cocktail.

Use Fiestukis to create a “bring something” list where guests can sign up to bring desserts, snacks or drinks. This way you avoid ten people bringing the same cake and you can include allergy-friendly options.

You don’t need to go overboard. Focus on a few key gender reveal party decorations:

  • A backdrop or main wall with balloons, garlands or a banner.
  • Themed tableware (plates, cups, napkins) in your chosen colors.
  • A decorated table for the reveal cake or surprise box.
  • Small details like confetti, candles and a voting board for “boy or girl”.

Create a checklist in Fiestukis and assign who brings balloons, banners or photo booth props so you can split the cost and effort.

Choose simple, inclusive games so kids, grandparents and friends can all join in. Popular options include:

  • Team Boy vs. Team Girl badges or stickers and a group photo.
  • Prediction cards where guests guess name, date of birth and gender.
  • An old wives’ tales quiz about pregnancy myths.
  • A DIY photo booth with pink and blue props.

Themes like “What will it bee?”, “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” or sports (Team Pink vs. Team Blue) are easy to decorate and fun for everyone. Share your game plan on Fiestukis so friends can help bring materials.

Fiestukis lets you create a dedicated event page for your gender reveal party where you can add all the key details: date, time, location, theme and schedule for the big reveal. You invite guests from there and they can confirm attendance in one place.

The best part is the collaborative “bring something” list: you can list snacks, drinks, decorations or game materials, and guests choose what to bring so nothing is duplicated. This keeps your gender reveal party checklist clear, reduces stress and lets everyone contribute to the celebration.

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