This is one of the best ideas ever, and I can't wait to do it when I get pregnant one day:) My good friend told me she was pregnant back in March, and I was so ecstatically happy for her. So as soon as I saw from another photographer, I immediately sent it her way.....she immediately sent me back (If you don't feel like clicking on the links, it's basically two photographers who came up with creative/fun ways to find out the gender of their babies). We both thought they were awesome ideas, so she started planning a similar party of her own.
So the basic idea is this: have your ultrasound, put the pictures of the ultrasound (which have the gender on them) in a sealed envelope. Take the envelope to a bakery, and have them bake you a cake - a cake with blue icing inside if it's a boy, and pink if it's a girl. Throw a party. Cut the cake, and find out along with your friends and family what the gender of the baby is!
How fun is that? I'm definitely doing that one day:) I was more than happy to stop by the party and snap some photos....I mean lets be honest, I wanted to find out the gender when everyone else did!
April was such a little party planner, so get ready for a bunch of details. First up, the guessing station - every guest held up a sign that either said boy or girl, based on what your guess was, then snapped a polaroid of yourself:
That's my photo in the top right:) I think I counted 15 "boy" guesses, and 1 "girl" guess:
She even set up this super cute lemonade station:
Guests brought both boy and girl gifts, depending on the reveal.....and how gorgeous is that cake? They made sure you couldn't see the inside icing until the cake was cut:)
Definitely the funniest gift of the day - those are sperm and egg stuffed animals:)
Time to cut the cake!!
IT'S A GIRL!!! Almost everyone in the room (including April and Kevin) thought it was a boy, so it was a big shock when we saw the pink icing inside! I totally teared up, stuff like this gets me every time:)
April's mom was so excited:)
Everyone's reaction:
Let the baby girl gifts begin:
Now they could FINALLY look at the ultrasound pictures!
Then we ran down the street for a few quick maternity shots:
Is this the perfect dress on her or what?
Congrats guys!! I was so happy to be there to document everything for ya:) Can't wait to meet the baby girl!
Hi April,
Just came across your response e-mail and realized that I never opened it! I am so excited for you and hubby and for the wonderful news that you are having a baby girl! You certainly are blessed and what a lucky little girl she will be! Good luck with the remaining pregnancy! Love all the photos and what a great reveal party! You look amazing!
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That is such an amazing idea, I love it! Can’t wait to see your cake on here Tina (when the time comes) ha ha!
April did an amazing job with all the details and you did a beautiful job capturing everything. I am so super excited for April, what a blessing!
How sweet! We did something similar and everyone but my mom guessed BOY. Funny. Oh, and I know she is still growing, but girlfriend is TINY! They will love these pics!
LOVE! Love the mom-to-be, love the photos, love the cake…so awesome!! Congratulations April, and beautiful work, Tina! XOXO – Bern
Such an amazing idea!!! Love all the details!
Love them all SO SO MUCH! You did such a fantastic job capturing it for them and, of course, April and Kevin, did an amazing job pulling the whole thing together. Not sure how I’ll convince the husband for this someday… but somehow!
This is such a fun and creative party and I love the documentation. The pic of April’s Mom is my absolute fave! Congratulations! Where did that yummy looking cake come from???
These pictures are amazing!!! You did such a great job! You captured the entire party so well. It was such an exciting and happy day!!! Thanks!
What a fun idea/shoot! Oh and is April a party planner because I want to hire her!! Really cool idea!!!
LOVE this idea! I can’t stop smiling looking at these pictures!!
I love it! I guessed girl from day one!
So thrilled for April and Kevin!!
So cute! When you first mentioned this I guess I didn’t pay attention and thought the couple already knew the sex and they would announce it to friends and family with the party and colored icing. I didn’t realize they were all finding out together. DUH! That makes it WAY better! Great idea and love that you were there to capture the expressions when they cut the cake