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When do you have a gender reveal party?

A gender reveal party is typically held once the baby's sex is confirmed at the anatomy scan.

The timing

Most anatomy scans happen at 18 to 21 weeks. A gender reveal party is usually held a week or two after the scan, once the parents (or whoever is hosting) have the result and organised the reveal moment.

The reveal itself

The most popular reveal methods are a balloon pop, a confetti cannon, or a cake with coloured filling. Make sure someone is filming — these moments go by fast.

Send invitations with our free gender reveal invitation template. After the birth, the baby shower is the next celebration to plan.