Hello, party planners! I’m Katie J, the creative mind behind Katie J Design and Events, an Australian small business based in Brisbane, QLD. Hosting a gender reveal party is such a special way to celebrate the upcoming arrival of your little one with friends and family. To help you plan a celebration that feels meaningful, fun and unforgettable, I’ve pulled together my favourite gender reveal party tips, styling ideas and practical planning advice.
Whether you’re hosting something intimate at home or a bigger celebration, these ideas will help you plan a gender reveal party that feels personal, joyful and stress-free. We also ship our personalised gender reveal decorations Australia-wide, plus to New Zealand and the USA.
Planning Your Gender Reveal Party
Great parties always start with a little planning. Locking in your key details early will make everything else fall into place.
Setting the Date and Guest List
Choose a date that works for you and your closest family and friends. Weekends tend to be the most popular choice, as they give guests more flexibility. Keep your guest list comfortable for your space so you can relax and enjoy the moment instead of feeling overwhelmed.
Gender Reveal Party Invitations
Your invitations are the first glimpse guests get of your celebration, so they’re a great place to set the tone. At Katie J Design and Events, we offer a beautiful range of Gender Reveal Invitations that can be customised to suit your theme, colours and wording.
They’re perfect for sharing the important details while building excitement for the big reveal.
Decorating Your Gender Reveal Party
Decorations are what truly bring a gender reveal party to life. A cohesive colour palette and a few statement pieces can completely transform your space and create those wow moments everyone loves.
Gender Reveal Banners and Bunting
A personalised banner is one of the easiest ways to create a feature wall or focal point. If you’re not sure where to hang it, our guide on How to Hang a Banner walks you through it step by step.
Our Gender Reveal Party Banners can be customised in our online editor with names, nicknames or special wording. Many customers choose the mum-to-be’s name, both parents’ names, or even a sweet baby nickname.
To add depth and movement to your space, flag bunting is a beautiful extra layer. Our Gender Reveal Flag Bunting works just as well indoors as it does outdoors, and we also share helpful tips for decorating with bunting if you need inspiration.
Choosing a Gender Reveal Party Theme
Choosing a theme helps tie everything together and makes styling so much easier. We offer a wide range of gender reveal party themes, including classic pink and blue styles, modern neutrals and soft boho designs.
Pink & Blue Confetti Gender Reveal Decorations
The Pink & Blue Confetti Gender Reveal theme features a crisp white background with silver glitter confetti and soft pink and blue ombre accents. You can personalise the text in colours like gold, mint, purple, silver, pink or blue to suit your celebration.
Baby Outfits Gender Reveal Decorations
The Baby Outfits Gender Reveal theme blends navy, white and dusty pink in a soft ombre design. Featuring adorable baby onesies and the playful question “She or He?”, it creates a calm yet celebratory atmosphere.
Boho Teddy Bear Gender Reveal Decorations
Our Boho Teddy Bears Gender Reveal theme features pink and blue watercolour ombre tones, hand-painted teddy bears, greenery and a teepee design. It’s a beautiful choice for parents who love a softer, earthy aesthetic.
Teddy Bear Gender Reveal Decorations
The Teddy Bear Gender Reveal theme showcases pastel pink and blue watercolour teddy bears sitting on clouds, surrounded by stars and balloons. It’s a timeless and magical choice for all ages.
Pinata Cake Gender Reveal Decorations
The Pinata Cake Gender Reveal theme is fun, bold and perfect for a cake-centred reveal. Featuring a pinata-style cake bursting with pink or blue candy, playful question marks and bright accents, it’s always a crowd favourite.
To explore all styles and personalise your own setup, visit our Gender Reveal Party Themes collection.
Fun and Engaging Gender Reveal Games
Games are a great way to keep guests involved and build anticipation leading up to the reveal.
Gender Prediction Game
Create a prediction board where guests guess whether the baby will be a boy or a girl. Adding old wives’ tales makes this a fun and interactive guessing game.
Baby Name Suggestions
Set up a station where guests can write down baby name ideas for both genders. It’s a lovely keepsake to look back on later.
Diaper Raffle
Ask guests to bring a pack of nappies in exchange for a raffle ticket. It’s practical, fun and helps you build a much-needed diaper stash.
The Big Reveal Moment
The reveal itself is often the most emotional and memorable part of the day.
Gender Reveal Cake
A cake reveal never disappoints. Our Pinata Cake Tutorial shows you exactly how to create a cake that spills pink or blue candy when cut.
Other Gender Reveal Ideas
Balloon Pop: Fill a balloon with pink or blue confetti and pop it during the countdown.
Smoke Bombs: Perfect for outdoor reveals and photo moments.
Box of Balloons: Open a box filled with floating balloons in the reveal colour.
Gender Reveal Food and Treat Ideas
Food is always a highlight, especially when it ties into your theme.
Iced Biscuits
Our Iced Biscuits Recipe is ideal for decorating in pink and blue icing.
Layered Jelly Cups
Try our Layered Jelly Cups Recipe for an easy, colourful dessert option.
Drinks and Custom Labels
Pink lemonade, blueberry punch and water bottles styled with our Gender Reveal Water Labels help tie everything together beautifully.
Final Thoughts
Hosting a gender reveal party is a beautiful way to celebrate this special chapter with the people you love. With thoughtful planning, personalised decorations and a reveal that feels true to you, it becomes a moment you’ll always remember.
At Katie J Design and Events, we’re proud to support families across Australia, New Zealand and the USA with personalised gender reveal party supplies designed and printed with care.
You can explore more inspiration on Parties by Katie J, and don’t miss our own Guns or Glitter Gender Reveal Party for real-life styling inspiration.
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