15 Unique Gender Reveal Ideas for the Big Moment - She Tried What (2024)

Congratulations! After telling everyone that you are pregnant, finding out if you are having a boy or a girl is the next exciting step in having your baby.

Even if you are not pregnant yet, chances are you are going to need these unique gender reveal ideas soon for you or a friend. So, you can pin them on Pinterest now so you’ll be all set for when the time comes!

I love the ideaof making the actual gender reveal a very special moment. Whether it is just between you and your husband or you do it at a party with close friends and family, here are someadorable & unique gender reveal ideas for that incredible moment you will always remember.

1. Pinata with Colored Confetti

Not only is this idea adorable, but you can also do it yourself! Well, except someone else will have to put in the pink or blue confetti to keep it a secret of course. Check out Funny Beautiful’s blog forinstructions on how to make this genius DIY gender reveal idea using an IKEA lantern. Actually, even if you don’t use it for the reveal, these would be adorable decorations for your gender reveal party. (via Funny Beautiful)

Here’s a tutorial on how to make your own:

Or, similarly…

2. Confetti & Balloon Filled Boxes

(via The Magic Brush Inc)

(via Kara’s Party Ideas)

DIY Gender reveal cardboard boxes are so darn cute and budget friendly. You can either hang it from above like the first picture for a waterfall effect or open it up to let the balloons float out. It is certainly a bit trickier to get it rigged up way in the trees like in the first picture, but such an amazing effect with the green outdoor backdrop. I have also seen a very cute twist where the younger brother or sister is inside and jumps out of the box holding a blue or pink balloon.

Or to continue on the theme of confetti filled gender reveal ideas…

3.ConfettiCannons

Make everyone part of the moment with super cute confetti cannons! Now, I have seen a lot of DIY ideas and Etsy listings for the smaller confetti poppers. But, when you watch videos, the results are a bit lackluster. So, instead, make sure you buy the large poppers or confetti cannons (like these) to guarantee you’ll get the full effect.

4. Powder Party

This picture says it all. Secretly give everyone a cup of colored powder and have everyone go crazy! Such a special moment and great photo op. (via Grey Likes Baby)

5. Smoke Fountain

These smoke fountains look so whimsical and cool that you can take a photo during the big reveal to use as your gender reveal announcement. (via Inspiring Pretty)

6. Colored Sparklers

This might be my favorite idea, especially for a summertime gender reveal party. Hand everyone special sparklers that ignite and reveal whether it is a boy or a girl. (via The Magnolia Mamas)

7. Gender Reveal Volcano

Looking for unique gender reveal ideas that everyone hasn’t seen before? Well, this may be the perfect idea for you. Have a Hawaiian themed gender reveal (ideas below) and have the volcano erupt for the big reveal. (via Her Party Pants)

8. Silly String Fight

I love this playful gender reveal idea that will bring you back to your childhood: a good old-fashioned silly string fight! Have someone buy pink or blue silly string, then wrap the cans in a neutral paper color. Have all your friends and family grab a can and go crazy for a moment you will always remember. (via Little Mrs. Preschool)

9. Pinata

We are never too old to enjoy whacking a pinata. You can create your very own DIY stork pinata following this easy tutorial. Then, have a trusted friend or family member fill it with pink or blue goodies. (via The House That Lars Built)

10. Color Changing Candle

I picture doing this gender reveal at night.You can have all your friends and family light plain white candles around you, passing the flame down the line. Then, when they get to you, they will light this special gender reveal candle. When it lights, it will burn blue or pink to reveal the gender. It will create a very magical moment and great photo op. (via Etsy)

11. Pop the Belly Balloon Game

This could be used for the big moment or for a game at the gender reveal party. If you use it for the big reveal, simply fill all but one of the balloons with yellow paint or a neutral color. Then, fill the final balloon with pink or blue. Use darts to try to pop each of the balloons to find out. What I love about this idea is that you don’t know exactly which one is going to reveal the big secret so the anticipation will grow and grow. (via Smudge Blog)

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12. Pinata Cake

This is sure to be the most special cake cutting you’ve ever done. For those RHOBH fans out there, you will recall that Megan King Edmonds did a similar gender reveal cake for her baby. You can either make a pinata cake like this one where blue or pink candies spill out of the center when you cook it or you can have the cake inside be colored pink or blue. (via Sweet & Savory by Shinee)

13. Gender Reveal Cupcakes

Similar to above, you can also create gender reveal cupcakes that you can bite into to reveal the surprise. Simply bake regular cupcakes, create a hole in the center and fill with pink or blue frosting. Then, ice as usual with neutral frosting on top and wait to reveal! (via Pretty Hungry Blog)

14. Gender Reveal Cookies

Prefer cookies over cake? We’ve got you covered. Also, keep in mind that you can still make these dessert-inspired gender reveal ideas for the party even if you are not using them for the big moment. (via Craftstorming)

15. Gender Reveal Video

If your friends and family are all over the country and not everyone can be there for the big moment, a gender reveal video may be a cute idea. Watch one of my favorite blogger’s adorable gender reveal video here.

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Which was your favorite gender reveal idea? If you know of other unique gender reveal ideas, share below in the comments!

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15 Unique Gender Reveal Ideas for the Big Moment - She Tried What (2024)

FAQs

What is pink in gender reveal? ›

"Pink for Girls, Red for Boys, and Blue for Both Genders: Colour Preferences in Children and Adults". Sex Roles.

Who was the first gender reveal child? ›

An early example was recorded in the 2008 posts of then-pregnant Jenna Karvunidis on her ChicagoNow blog High Gloss and Sauce announcing the sex of her fetus via cake; she had previously had several miscarriages and wished to celebrate that her pregnancy had developed to the point that the sex of the fetus could be ...

How to reveal gender without a party? ›

You'll simply paint your baby bump to reveal your baby boy or baby girl's gender. You can keep it short and sweet by painting your entire belly pink or blue or you can write something creative. Take some photos and post on your social media or create cards to send in the mail.

How many months should you be to have a gender reveal party? ›

Timing is everything! The perfect moment for a gender reveal party is during the second trimester, 18-20 weeks after the mid-pregnancy ultrasound. This is when you can start exploring various baby gender reveal party ideas to make the event memorable.

What are the three lines on gender reveal? ›

Three lines.

Rather than the dome sign, seeing what looks like three light, layered lines (also called the “hamburger sign”) in the genital area indicates a girl.

What Colour do you wear to a gender reveal? ›

Pick out your gender reveal dress

Some parents opt to wear a neutral color — like yellow — while others wear a combination of blue and pink. Sometimes, one parent wears blue, while the other wears pink — it's totally up to you.

Who throws a gender reveal party? ›

A: Considering the gender reveal is typically held in the earlier months of pregnancy and is the first official celebration of the bun in the oven, the parents to be often host the shower. After all, they are the ones deciding to announce the gender and share in the celebration with friends and family.

How are gender reveal parties done? ›

At a designated time, everyone gets to find out the gender of the baby together, through the “reveal surprise” that was previously created. Some common “reveal surprise” ideas, or ways to reveal the baby's sex, include: Mom and dad-to-be open a large box filled with helium balloons.

What is the largest gender gap? ›

Which Countries Have the Worst Gender Pay Gaps?
RankCountryPercentage Difference in Men's & Women's Full-time Earnings
1South Korea31.2%
2Israel25.4%
3Latvia24.9%
4Japan21.3%
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Apr 2, 2024

What is the largest gender in the world? ›

The number of men and women in the world is roughly equal, though men hold a slight lead with 102 men for 100 women (in 2020). More precisely, out of 1,000 people, 504 are men (50.4%) and 496 are women (49.6%).

What year was the first gender reveal? ›

In 2008 when Karvunidis was pregnant with her first daughter, Bianca, she baked a cake with a pink inside that revealed the sex of her baby to friends and family.

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