So you’re having a new baby – what an exciting time! Whether it’s your first kid or your fifth, it’s a new chapter nonetheless, and one worthy of a friend and family gathering. Nothing ushers in a new member of the family like a welcome party!
So whether you cut open a cake or skydive through pink- or blue-colored smoke clouds, it’s important to relish this special time. In a culture that sometimes seems to be all about the baby’s needs (and what Mom can or can’t do, drink, eat, or wear), throwing a gender reveal nudges the mother, her partner, and the family to pause from the overwhelming logistics and planning, and celebrate what really matters: new life. They also remind us to find joy in the miracle of the pregnancy itself, and to recognize those invited to be part of their baby’s life: parents, godparents, friends, relatives, and (if they have them) older siblings.
Gender reveals have spiked in trendiness over the last several years. They’ve ranged from the tamer popping of confetti-filled balloons to the wilder reveals that end up in news headlines. The good news for you? You get to present your reveal however you want.
For the family-minded couple that wants their party to reflect what matters most to them, here are some tips and ideas to show off their style and personality…and have a blast doing it.
Establish a game plan
To quote the boy scout motto, Always be prepared. Dwight D. Eisenhower said,
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