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Baby M’s Gender Reveal Party

May 13, 2014 | craft, family, holidays, pregnancy

Ever since we found out we were pregnant, my mom has wanted to throw us a gender reveal party.

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I always liked the idea and thought it was a fun way for your closest friends and family to all find out the sex of the baby together, so we planned it for right after my 19 week anatomy scan.

I set up a secret Pinterest board that my mom and I shared (it’s public now in case anyone is looking for ideas, I will be pinning my party stuff to it, too), and the “team pink vs. team blue” sounded right up our alley. We invited my parents neighbors who we are close to and who watched me grow up, as well as some of the extended family. Bobby and I both had a couple friends come into town, too.

The plan was for a casual party. My dad was going to BBQ until he was put in the hospital, and we weren’t even sure we were having a party until Thursday afternoon. We decided to get catered BBQ instead and everything ended up working out just fine with the food.

I decorated Friday night after discharging my dad from the hospital and all Saturday morning before the party started at noon. We went with a simple pink and blue theme with candy and fun decorations. The fun started right when you walked in the front door with balloons on the mailbox and signs up in front of the house.

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We had a tally board and everyone had to pick a “team” when they arrived, and wear a “it’s a boy” or “it’s a girl” sticker during the party. We also had a bowl for name suggestions for baby M.

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I also had these cute Under Armour onesies up when you walked in the front door.

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The girls were even dressed up as new big sisters.

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I decorated the dining room, kitchen, living room, and sunroom since people would be eating wherever they found a spot to sit.

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For food we had BBQ pulled pork and chicken as well as potato salad, baked beans, corn, salad, cracker and dip…and of course, cake.

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I made little signs for the food and drinks labeling the different options.

In the dining room we had the cake set up with some candy, as well as the drinks on the buffet table. We had a champagne punch for the pink drink, Hawaiian punch mixed with lemonade for the blue, and almond tea along with soft drinks.

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The cake table was of course my favorite. We bought a helium tank and my dad was in charge of all the balloons.

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I even put glow cubes in the wine glasses with the candy, and I had some up along the tulle on the fireplace in the living room.

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We ate first, and everyone seemed to really enjoy the food. I hardly ate anything, I was ready for the main event and couldn’t concentrate.

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Finally, it was time to cut the cake! I was shaking I was so nervous. It all kind of seems like a blur now, so I am glad we have it on video! Be sure to watch AFTER the graphic comes up showing the gender, there is more to the video.

 

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Now to buy all things pink, frilly and fun! #TeamPink coming your way September 30!

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QOTD: Have you ever been to a gender reveal party? Did you think I was having a girl?

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  1. Karen Loves to Run (@karenlovestorun) says

    May 13, 2014 at 3:31 am

    Congratulations! I think gender reveal parties are adorable 🙂
    Karen @karenlovestorun

    • Heather says

      May 13, 2014 at 3:12 pm

      thanks!

  2. Meranda@fairytalesandfitness says

    May 13, 2014 at 5:17 am

    Congrats Heather. What an incredibly sweet idea!

    • Heather says

      May 13, 2014 at 3:13 pm

      thank you!

  3. Nicole Decker says

    May 13, 2014 at 5:28 am

    I already knew Girl from the posts this weekend but your post today gave me the chills and excitement all over again! Congrats again to you and Bobby on your Princess!!

    • Heather says

      May 13, 2014 at 3:13 pm

      thanks! 😉

  4. Lesley says

    May 13, 2014 at 6:35 am

    Congrats to y’all! What a great way to find out 🙂

    • Heather says

      May 13, 2014 at 3:13 pm

      it was super fun!

  5. Mindy @ Road Runner Girl says

    May 13, 2014 at 7:10 am

    I KNEW you were having a girl!!! A little Disney princess!!! Congratulations!!!!

    • Heather says

      May 13, 2014 at 3:14 pm

      It’s going to be so fun!

  6. Jessica @ pugrunaholic says

    May 13, 2014 at 7:15 am

    So freaking cute! I totally wanna do this when I get pregnant! 🙂

    • Heather says

      May 13, 2014 at 3:14 pm

      yes!

  7. Lindsay @ One Girl's Neverland says

    May 13, 2014 at 7:17 am

    What a beautiful party! I’m so glad it worked out! I would have been DYING of anticipation, lol.

    • Heather says

      May 13, 2014 at 3:15 pm

      it was a rough wait!

  8. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    May 13, 2014 at 7:28 am

    Congrats Heather and Bobby! I had a feeling it was a girl! I love Bobby’s reaction to finding out the gender – he looks worried about adding another female to the house!

    • Heather says

      May 13, 2014 at 3:15 pm

      yes I think so!

  9. Jen says

    May 13, 2014 at 7:30 am

    You and your mom did such a great job with everything! So excited for you!!

  10. sarah says

    May 13, 2014 at 7:36 am

    Hi Heather! Congrats on the baby girl! I’m due with my first girl late July. 🙂 Anyway, had to let you know about a $25 Pink Blush maternity online giveaway I’m hosting this week! Don’t miss out! 🙂 http://www.sarahandderek.blogspot.com

    • Heather says

      May 13, 2014 at 3:17 pm

      thanks!

  11. Kristen says

    May 13, 2014 at 7:41 am

    yayyyyyyyyyyy!!!! congrats!!! i love this idea but not sure i could wait, or read that info in front of other people! i would cry haha.

    • Heather says

      May 13, 2014 at 3:17 pm

      luckily i was so busy I didn’t have time to think about it!

  12. Lauren says

    May 13, 2014 at 7:51 am

    I MIGHT have teared up a little bit! Congrats!! 🙂

    • Heather says

      May 13, 2014 at 3:19 pm

      lol!

  13. Haley @ Running with Diapers says

    May 13, 2014 at 7:59 am

    We thought about doing a gender reveal party, but our lives are so crazy right now. I love all your ideas and decorations! So much fun, especially for your first.
    Congrats again on the baby girl. Girls are so much fun to dress and you’re going to love mommy/daughter activities later on. I know I do!!!!

    • Heather says

      May 13, 2014 at 3:19 pm

      I cannot wait!

  14. Heather says

    May 13, 2014 at 7:23 am

    So did your mom know? How was the cake done if she didn’t? Did you give the envelope to the bakery? Very curious. Oh and congrats!!
    @heatherlas

    • Heather says

      May 13, 2014 at 3:15 pm

      the ultrasound tech called the baker for us. No one knew but her.

  15. Kerrie says

    May 13, 2014 at 7:35 am

    You are so patient. I couldn’t have waited that long. The party looks so fabulous though!

    • Heather says

      May 13, 2014 at 3:17 pm

      it was hard!

  16. Rosi says

    May 13, 2014 at 8:53 am

    I love that party idea and the under armour onsies were awesome! I was just waiting to see pink AND blue, a set of twins! But yay for a little girl, they are so fun. 🙂 Maybe we will do a gender reveal party the next time we expect, looks like so much fun.

    • Heather says

      May 13, 2014 at 3:20 pm

      haha no twins, that was our third ultrasound so we at least knew that much!

  17. Holly @ Mama Bear Blogs says

    May 13, 2014 at 9:25 am

    You did such a great job decorating for the party! Everything looked so nice and I love the team blue vs. team pink idea!

    Congrats on your new baby girl!

    • Heather says

      May 13, 2014 at 3:21 pm

      thank you, I had fun decorating!

  18. Ashley says

    May 13, 2014 at 10:13 am

    Congratulations girl!! Your pictures turned out beautiful! Can’t wait for all the pink and frilly!!

    • Heather says

      May 13, 2014 at 3:21 pm

      me too!

  19. Rebecca Jo says

    May 13, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    Congrats on your Princess!!!

    • Heather says

      May 13, 2014 at 3:22 pm

      thanks! 🙂

  20. Pam says

    May 13, 2014 at 12:24 pm

    Congrats Heather. Baby girls are the best!

    • Heather says

      May 13, 2014 at 3:22 pm

      Thanks I can’t wait!

  21. Lauren @ Lauren's Glass Slipper says

    May 13, 2014 at 12:38 pm

    Awww I love that video!! Congratulations Heather!!!

    • Heather says

      May 13, 2014 at 3:22 pm

      🙂 thanks

  22. Becky says

    May 13, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    Heather you look beautiful! Congratulations! That is such exciting news!!!!

    • Heather says

      May 13, 2014 at 3:29 pm

      thank you!! :oP

  23. steph @FitMomTraining says

    May 13, 2014 at 4:32 pm

    I knew you were having a girl! Congrats and I can’t wait to see which Disney princess she’ll be for Halloween!

  24. Rick Stiles says

    May 13, 2014 at 8:13 pm

    It sounds like you had an awesome party – thanks for sharing! Time to make plans for everything you can do with your soon-to-be baby girl / princess!

  25. Melissa M says

    May 13, 2014 at 9:56 pm

    Congrats! I was so excited while watching the video even though I already knew you were having a girl from the Instagram pics over the weekend LOL and I’m not going to lie….now I want cake!

  26. Karen :0) says

    May 14, 2014 at 6:36 am

    So much fun! I’m glad we were able to be at your party!! :0)

    BTW, my legs look way tanned in that picture…I like it! Haha!

  27. Bobby says

    May 15, 2014 at 7:55 am

    I was a bit in shock.

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