Gender reveal party theme
Plan a gender reveal party theme with a two-bowl slushie machine: pink and blue bowls, alcohol-free options for the parents to be, food, games, and printables.
A gender reveal party theme works perfectly with a two-bowl machine: fill one bowl with a pink flavor and one with a blue flavor, and let guests vote with their cups. Keep both bowls alcohol-free so the parents to be, kids, and everyone else can join in.
The look
Pink and blue, with white or gold as the accent.
- Split the drink table down the middle with a pink runner on one side and a blue runner on the other.
- Hang pink and blue balloons in two clusters, "Team Girl" and "Team Boy."
- Add a big question mark sign or balloon above the machine.
- Use white and gold plates, napkins, and cups so the drinks bring the color.
The two bowls
The machine itself becomes the voting booth. Guests pour from the color they think matches the baby.
| Option | Pink bowl | Blue bowl |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | Strawberry | Blue Raspberry |
| Fruity | Watermelon | Blue Raspberry |
| Grown up | Strawberry Margarita | Blue Lemon Gold Margarita |
Kids and alcohol-free bowls
Every mix is alcohol-free until you add alcohol, so Strawberry and Blue Raspberry work as slushies for the whole crowd. Since the parents to be often skip alcohol, we suggest keeping both bowls alcohol-free. If adults want margaritas, rent a second machine with Strawberry Margarita and Blue Lemon Gold, and label every bowl clearly.
Rim and garnish
- Chocolate Cocktail Sugar on kids and alcohol-free cups
- Lime Margarita Salt on the grown up margarita bowls
- Sweet Heat Cocktail Sugar for adults who like a kick
Garnish pink cups with a strawberry and blue cups with blueberries on a pick.
Food ideas
- Pink and blue cupcakes with a hidden color filling for the reveal
- Sliders or a sandwich board
- A fruit tray with strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries
- Pink and blue popcorn or candy in clear jars
- A veggie tray and dip for balance
Games and activities
- Cup count vote: stack used cups in two clear bins and count before the reveal.
- Old wives' tales quiz: guests answer silly questions and tally the result.
- Guess the date and weight: winners get bragging rights after the birth.
- Reveal moment: cut the cake, pop a balloon, or open a box of balloons.
Printables
Make the invitation on our party invite page with a "He or She?" headline. Then print:
- Bowl labels: "Team Girl" and "Team Boy" (add "Kids slushie" or "21 and up" as needed)
- A guess the date and weight card
- An old wives' tales quiz
Our party tools page has more planning helpers. For shower ideas, see our baby and bridal shower slushie machine page.
Planning note
One machine serves up to 100 guests, and most fruit slushie mixes make about 50 frozen drinks. We deliver, set up 2 to 3 hours before the party, and the first batch takes 2 to 3 hours to freeze. Unopened mixes are refunded at pickup, so ordering an extra mix of each color is low risk. Book online at least 2 days ahead.
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