From intimate to large gatherings, there’s no set way you should throw a gender reveal party. This is a hugely exciting occasion for everyone involved, and we definitely think it deserves to be celebrated accordingly!
If you’re in the throws of planning how you want to reveal the gender, take inspiration from these cute gender reveal themes and ideas.
1.Teddy Theme
A teddy bear theme is a hugely popular for gender reveal parties, it’s cute and a gorgeous way to capture the moment.
We love these balloon hot air balloons, with a gender reveal balloon in the middle, ready to pop and reveal the gender.
2. Champagne Glasses Cake Reveal
Sometimes intimate gender reveals with the parents alone is just beautiful. Get your cake made up with the desired colored filling and grab a pair of champagne flutes. Take one each and stick them into the cake, revealing the gender!
This idea is perfect for getting children involved in the exciting process of the reveal too. It’s such a simple way to reveal the gender, but one we really love.
3. Tic Tac Toe
How about a fun game of tic tac toe?! This fun setup is ideal if you are hosting a party of a large gathering, getting everyone involved with anticipation from the start.
Add blue and pink balloons around the setup for a perfect photo backdrop.
4. Boy or Girl Balloon Display
Nothing beats the simplicity of a boy or girl photo backdrop like this. We love the gender neutral color in the centre which pops against the pink and blue.
Use a prop stand for your gender reveal cake. Needless to say, if you can throw it by a beach like this, it’s going to be epic!
5. He or She?
Why not lean into a ‘he or she?’ sentiment instead? Add classic letter Baby building blocks and fill the archway with gorgeous balloons.
There’s something about balloons that look amazing as a photo backdrop!
6. Gender Reveal Dart Board
This interactive gender reveal dart board is a lot of fun if you’re throwing a party for your friends and family. There is a sense of anticipation with every dart you throw!
7. Gender Neutral Theme
Opting for a gender neutral theme is hugely popular as it looks gorgeous and super stylish. Lean into soft browns, creams and white for a beautiful color scheme.
We love the addition of the huge bear, and one that will be part of your family for years to come.
8. Smoke Bombs
If you’re throwing your gender reveal party outside, a smoke bomb is just a beautiful way to find out the gender.
This could be an intimate affair with a photographer ready to capture the event, or it could equally be perfect as a large gathering.
9. Gender Reveal Box
How about a gender reveal box? If you’re finding out the gender together, of you’re wanting to film a reveal to send to your nearest and dearest, this is a lovely way to do it.
Decorate a box and get the color specific balloon added inside the box, ready for its big reveal!
10. Oh Baby Classic Cake
A classic blue and white gender reveal cake is popular and effective. It’s a cost effective way to throw a gender reveal party and it looks just as good.
11. Boho Inspired
Boho themed gender reveals and baby showers remain a super popular theme in 2024. There’s something about its relaxed yet super stylish color scheme that lends itself perfectly to baby celebrations.
12. What’s The Scoop?
If you’re looking for different cake ideas for a baby shower, this is definitely a contender! This cute ice-cream theme is beautiful.
13. Oh Baby
If you’re hosting your baby shower outdoors and have the space available, why not go all out with neon signage and plenty of pink and blue balloons.
You could use it as a backdrop for cake cutting, a smoke bomb or a confetti shooter.
14. Twin Gender Reveal
We had to throw in a gorgeous idea for a pair of twins too! We love these twin 1 and twin 2 balloons, a beautiful celebration for the impending arrival of two bundles of joy.
15. Say It With Donuts!
If cake isn’t your thing, say it with donuts instead! Milk and donuts in pink and blue is a charming touch for a food spread for your gender reveal party.
16. What Will It Be?
Sorry, how gorgeous? This Prince or Princess, what will it be theme is beautiful, and we love the cute baby cardboard cut outs too!
Team balloons with a dried floral arch for a super soft and pretty color palette.
17. Gender Reveal Berries
Forget the cakes, it’s all about the strawberries! Make them the highlight of your grazing table with gender reveal strawberries dipped in pink and blue.
18. We Can Bearly Wait
The teddy bear sentiment is one that is much welcomed in gender reveal parties and beyond.
Create your setup around the them with a ‘We can bearly wait’ sign and a teddy bear. Use soft golds, creams and brown colors in the scheme.
19. Team Guesses
Add a bit of healthy competition to the gender reveal party by taking your guests guesses as they enter your party.
This is a great way to add a more interactive element to the party, whilst keeping everyone excited for the big announcement.
20. Golf Themed
If you or your partner are golf mad, how about a golf themed gender reveal party?
How cute do these golf ball shaped cake pops look as little food favours!
21. Head To The Beach
If you live within close proximity to the beach and you’re celebrating in Spring/Summer, what better than hosting your gender reveal at the beach.
Combine soft colours, gorgeous textures and bring lots of cosy blankets and cushions to sit on too.
22. Strawberry Tower
Another way you can incorporate strawberries into your gender reveal, meet the strawberry tower.
Make it the focal feature of your gender reveal by adding it to a table, or in front of a photo backdrop.
23. Teddy Bears & Soft Pastels
We just love a good teddy bear theme, and this gorgeous theme run throughout this setup. Use the soft brows from the bears and use for a backdrop.
Add soft blues and pinks through decorative accessories such as candles for a beautiful pop of color.
24. Pop The Balloon
Silhouette bumps look fab on a photo backdrop, and we love the perfect positioning of this balloon to match the bump! Often, we see hanging balloons, so this is a really lovely alternative.
25. Dog Led Gender Reveal Cake
Okay, this might be our favorite idea yet, especially if you have a dog in the family! Let them announce the arrival of their little sister or brother in the cutest way with a dog led gender reveal cake.
This is all kinds of cute, and they honestly won’t have a clue what’s going on, apart from it being a huge treat!
26. A Little Ray of Sunshine
You don’t need to lean into the pinks and blue. This little ray of sunshine theme is bold, bright and ultra positive. This theme is perfect for anyone, or even those who are celebrating a gorgeous rainbow baby.
Just add a simple white cake to a prop stand like this, ready for revealing the gender.
27. Grazing Board
Finally, a family style grazing board is beyond our favorite way to serve food. Stat.
It looks beautiful, offers something for everyone and is a great way to cater to a large group.
Which of these baby shower themes is your favorite?
