Big Groups Gender Reveal Ideas

Choose something the back row can see. Gender reveal fire extinguishers and smoke cannons throw color high and wide. Or hand confetti cannons to guests so the whole crowd pops at once. Car lovers can go big with a burnout kit.

For a parents-only reveal, set off 2 to 4 of the same product together for one big cloud. If guests are joining in, we suggest one confetti cannon for every 5 to 10 guests. Our bigger packs, like 12 or 24 confetti cannons and 8 fire extinguishers, are made for crowds.

Gather guests in a wide half circle facing you, with nothing tall in between. Stand on a slight rise or a deck if you have one. Have one person lead a loud countdown so everyone looks up at the same moment, and livestream for family who can't come.

Crowd favorites include guess-the-due-date, old wives' tales quizzes, "match the baby photo" and a boy-or-girl vote board. Games keep guests busy while everyone arrives. Hold the reveal itself until the games wrap up.

Hand out Team Boy Team Girl stickers at the door and ask guests to wear pink or blue. Set out two vote jars and let guests drop in a coin or a guess. Announce the winning team right after the reveal.

• The reveal itself: fire extinguishers, smoke cannons or confetti cannons
• Decorations: a gender reveal banner, balloon garland and boy or girl balloons
• Guest extras: Team Boy Team Girl stickers, vote jars and a game or two
• Food, drinks, plates and a cake or cupcakes

Send them 3 to 4 weeks ahead for a big party. Include the date, time, address, a rain plan and an RSVP date. Ask guests to wear pink or blue to show their guess.

Plan for 2 to 3 hours. Give guests the first hour to arrive, eat and vote, then do the reveal while energy is high. Keep cake and photos for right after.