Baby showers/gender reveals prices

[EJonesx]

How much on average did it cost you to host a baby shower and a gender reveal party?

LoniceraJaponica
It's not really gonna be what most people have anyway, it's more just for the family get together more than anything so combining the both. Just don't want my Mum going overboard with cost that's all 😊

My favourite baby showers have involved crafts rather than games. Personalising bibs and things. Not that expensive.

I don't understand why you've posted this thread. Your post at 22:10 implies you already know the answer - it depends on lots of different factors. If you don't want your mum going overboard, set a budget you are happy with. It's just a party, spend as much as you want to.

Like those who have answered the question have said, it depends what youre willing to pay. My DM made the food at mine so it was just the cost of the bread, cheese, ham, cakes etc but Ive been to others where we have gone for afternoon tea and paid 15 pounds each or whatever towards it. Its like any party- spend as much or as little as you want.

honeysucklejasmine
I didn't realise there's things you can't post about? I obviously haven't done one before, reason being for the question.

There's not, of course. It's just a bit pointless. Bit like asking how much people spent on their wedding, when you already know what your budget is.

Perhaps a good idea to ask party tips for £x budget might get you more helpful answers? There are so excellent shoppers on MN.

How many people are coming and what are you going to feed them? That will probably be the most of your costs I guess. Is the party at home?

honeysucklejasmine
Yeah I would understand if that was the case but I'm not sure on budget that's why I asked for guidelines prices.

bigfatbuddha
Around 35 people I think, just family invited at the minute. There will be food, unsure of whether we are gonna have a buffet type etc yet though.

This has to be the most pointless thread ever!

No one cares what sex your baby is apparently.....so why, when you're pregnant, does every bloody person ask whether you know if it's a boy or girl?

I think people are interested to know what the sex is, but find gender reveal parties a bit OTT. We all had our babies before they became a "thing" and are bemused by the whole idea.

I hope it goes well for you OP. You are lucky to have so many family members around you. I can count the number of family members in my family on 2 hands

LoniceraJaponica, Peachesandcream15
That's exactly what I think. I'm lucky to have the family I do have around me and I only feel sorry for the people commenting seemingly butt-hurt comments like there's any need to do so 😂😂
Nothing wrong with a close family who cares. Shame they obviously don't understand this 🙄

Don't think op said anything about Instagram. If she wants to spend £100s on colour coded cakes, and balloons, for her family, she can knock herself out. You'd think this post was on AIBU.

What is so offensive about this? Why are people posting such negative and useless comments? If you have had a shit day have a cup of tea or something don't post pathetic, pissy comments at someone just innocently asking a normal question for something that she's excited about. Fuck.

TTCI I also fail to see why people are clearly annoyed by my post 😂😂 although I find it amusing how petty some people are!

@FrancisCrawford

I think it's a lovely idea, it's relatively new and I've seen loads or heartwarming videos of them.
OP isn't asking if she should do it or not! Another pissy comment. Also you don't know her family/friends they probably are excited to know sex of baby!!

You say that close family care about the sex of the baby. I don't get this. If they care, then presumably it's because they're hoping for one particular outcome. So, are they going to voice that? Of course not. And if they really don't mind what it is, "as long as it's healthy," then what's the point of the reveal party?

Some balloons, games, cakes and sandwiches. £50? Have a lovely time with your family. It's a magical time for all.

It’s a slightly odd post because it’s equivalent to “how long is a piece of string”.

Work out a budget:

Cost per head food
Cost per head drinks
Decorating budget (if desired, it’s not necessary)

Once the budget is agreed then work out invitations and give everyone helping a job to do.

You could do it for a few hundred pounds or a few thousand.

We can’t really answer your question, which is why you are getting unhelpful responses.

Personally we didn’t have a party beforehand. We preferred to wait until the babies were born and celebrate/introduce them to the family once they had arrived.

£0 because they are awful.

It's true when they say that nobody gives a shit about the gender of your baby other than parents and grandparents.

@EJonesx I think it's a lovely idea hope it all goes well for you