You've been through infertility treatments and are finally expecting a baby of your very own. You're so happy you're ready to shout about it from the rooftops.
Now, it's time for the big gender reveal, but you really don't have the money to get elaborate with it. Planning a gender reveal party can be exciting but it can be stressful as well, something no expectant mom needs. Since these types of parties are the biggest trend in pregnancy lately, you don't want to miss out on yours, but you're worried about being able to afford it. Keeping that in mind, read on below for a few tips to help you throw your gender reveal party on a budget.
Create the Budget First
The first thing you want to do, before you even start looking at gender reveal ideas such as using a gender reveal baseball, for example, is to sit down and create your budget. The best part about using gender reveal baseballs is they are very inexpensive! What makes it even more fun is seeing the new parents hit a homerun and watching pink or blue explode out of the gender reveal baseball!
Creating a budget is the best way to make sure you get all of the food and everything else you need to make your party a success. Start with the things you have to have for the party, then move on to the things you want.
Remember Bigger isn't Always Better
Think about having a lower-key party to save some money. You don't have to have an elegant catered dinner party. Instead, try just inviting your closest friends and family and having a backyard BBQ instead or even having a potluck dinner where everyone brings a dish.
Mealtime Is not the Right Time
The last thing you want is everyone descending on your party when they are starving. It's best to plan these events for when it's not mealtime. This way, you can plan the party around your food budget, instead of having to feed lunch or dinner to 20+ people.
Make Your Own Invites
Of course, you want everyone to be given an official invite to your gender reveal party, but you don't want those invitations to be super expensive. Consider making your own invites to send out, or even sending out special invites on the computer instead, to help you bring this cost point down. Sending email invites is not only cheaper, it's better for the environment as well, meaning you're doing all you can to be eco-friendly and reduce your carbon footprint.
Decor and Party Games
DIY decor is perfect for a gender reveal party. You can get supplies pretty cheaply, then you just make up signs and things yourself. Of course, you don't want to reveal the gender of the baby before it's time for the big surprise, so make sure to keep your decorations gender-neutral.
For party games, try games like "guess the baby" and other simple games geared towards gender. The games don't have to be expensive, and neither do the prizes awarded. You could even bake a few things and give grab bags as prizes. Homemade is always better and shows how much you care, to boot.
Don't Forget to Have Fun
The biggest and best thing you can do when you're planning your gender reveal party is to not forget to have fun. Remember, fun, surprise, and excitement is supposed to be what this party is all about. If you're stressed beyond belief, then the planning isn't going to be fun, and you may make yourself and the baby sick. You might even find that you're not even able to enjoy your own party.
These are just a few tips for throwing a gender reveal party on a budget. Remember to have fun with the planning, come in under budget, and just have a good time.
