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Gender Reveal Party Etiquette to Live By
ByStaff Reporter
Jan 04, 2020 11:05 AM EST
From celebrity babies to your average Jane and Joe, everyone has jumped on board with the baby gender reveal party trend that is sweeping the nation.
The baby gender reveal trend is thought to have started in 2010 when a celebrity couple cut into a cake at a party and the inside was pink revealing the gender of their unborn child. Boy have times changed! Baby Gender Reveals have now reached new heights.
Since then, these parties have become extremely popular, with some even replacing the more traditional baby showers of the past. From reveals such as gender reveal burnout tires to balloons popping out of boxes and individual cupcakes with the gender of the baby in blue or pink frosting on the inside, there are many ways to let people know the gender of your baby today. For car fanatics gender reveal burnouts are one of the best ways to have a baby gender reveal. All you do is simply place these concealed powder kits on the back of your tires and then perform a gender reveal burnout! Make sure to have your camera ready to capture the could of pink or blue smoke these gender reveal burnouts produce.
But what is the etiquette for these parties? Do you bring gifts? How should you act? If you're wondering the answers to these questions, read on!
Should You Bring Gifts?
Do you bring a gift to a gender reveal party? Some say yes, while others say no. In reality, the answer should be no, unless the party is being held in lieu of a baby shower. If that's the case, then the traditional gifts should be bought and given. If you choose to bring a gift, as many people do, for the hostess of the party, then it's best to concentrate on the very pregnant mom-to-be at this point. Bring a small gift such as a candle or something relaxing and save the baby gifts until the baby shower.
Who Should Host a Gender Reveal Party?
Traditional party etiquette says that, if you're supposed to get gifts from it, you should never host your own party. This includes events such as a baby shower or housewarming party. However, since we've already established that a gender reveal party isn't about gifts, it's perfectly acceptable for the happy couple to throw the party themselves, just like they would throw a casual dinner party or an outdoor BBQ for family and friends.
Many family members do plan and host the party for expectant couples however, so the choice is entirely up to you.
Who Is Invited to a Gender Reveal Party?
In most cases, gender reveal parties should be just for your closest family and friends. It's supposed to be an intimate gathering where you reveal what the gender of your unborn child is. After all, in most cases, you're going to have a baby shower later on down the line, and you don't want to invite people twice, especially if they are just coworkers and distant acquaintances. However, choosing who is invited to a gender reveal party is entirely up to the parents-to-be.
Should You Serve Alcohol at a Gender Reveal Party?
It's acceptable to serve alcohol at your party, however many don't. You can make it a "bring your own" party or serve beer. Hard liquor is discouraged at gender reveal parties for obvious reasons. Guests are there to honor the expectant parents, not to party and cause problems.
Should You Have Games at Your Gender Reveal Party?
While it's important for guests to have fun, it isn't a baby shower so games shouldn't be expected. Of course, as with just about everything else on this list, it's important to do things your way. If you want games, then, by all means, have games.
These are just a little of what gender reveal party etiquette is shaping up to look like. They are tips to live by, but it's your party so do what makes you happy in the end.
