Are you excited to share the news of your little one's gender with your friends and family?

A gender reveal party is a fun and creative way to do just that, and one of the key elements of any party is the invitation.

The baby gender reveal invitation card sets the tone for the event and gives your guests all the information they need to join in on the celebration.

From cute and playful to sophisticated and elegant, there are so many options to choose from—even a video greeting card!

In this blog post, we'll discuss the different types of invitation cards to help you find the perfect one for your special occasion and some bonus gender reveal ideas you can use.

How do you invite people to a gender reveal through a video

Whether sent via social media and email, in person, or via snail mail, an invitation card is the most fitting way to announce your party and invite people. It is where you will put all of the party details. 

You can use GiftLips, a free greeting card generator, to make a video greeting card or any type of card with videos.

For your invitation cards, you can pick a card to customize and add your videos.

Then, GiftLips embeds all of your videos in a QR code that you can also customize according to your theme.

Cool tip: To make your card more sentimental, you can include photos or video clips from your ultrasound or maternity shoot or even video messages for your friends about how you would love to make them part of the special moment.

Read on to know what other important details you can add to it.

What to keep in mind when making your gender reveal invitation card

Before we start with gender reveal greeting and invitation card ideas, there is one question we need to answer: What do you write in a gender reveal invitation?

Here are some things you might want to include in an invitation card:

1. The date, time, and location of the gender reveal party
2. The names of the expectant parents
3. The theme or dress code for the party
4. Special instructions or details; whether the event is a surprise or if there will be any games or activities
5. Contact information for RSVPs or any questions
6. A cute or creative way to hint if the baby is a boy or girl, such as using pink or blue fonts or graphics
7. For a more effortless yet remarkable card, you can use a greeting card generator to make a video invitation card.

Types of gender reveal cards for invitation 

There are many types of invitation cards, and the type you choose will depend on the occasion, the style and tone of the event, and your personal preferences.

Here are a few examples of different kinds of invitation cards:

1. Traditional Invitation Card

These classic, formal invitation cards are typically printed on high-quality paper and mailed to guests.

They may include formal language, such as “The honor of your presence is requested at…” and are usually used for weddings, formal parties, or black-tie events.

2. Informal Invitation Card

These invitation cards are less formal and may be used for casual parties, showers, or birthdays.

They may be more casual in tone and can be printed on less formal paper or sent digitally.

3. Handmade Invitation Card

Handmade invitation cards are more personalized and unique. They can be made using various materials, such as paper, fabric, or wood.

They may be decorated with stickers, stamps, or other embellishments.

4. Save-the-date Card

These are sent to guests ahead of time to inform them about an upcoming event and to ensure they save the date.

They may be sent several months in advance, especially for guests who have a strict schedule.

5. RSVP Card

RSVP cards are included with traditional invitation cards and allow guests to confirm their attendance or decline the invitation.

They may be printed on the same card as the invitation or on a separate card.

6. Video greeting card

Digital invitation cards are sent via email or social media. They can be easily customized and shared with a large number of people. They are pretty flexible and collaborative.

In this case, you can use it to greet the guests and tell them about the party in a video.

Easy yet convenient! You can create cards with video greetings using a greeting card generator online.

Steps in creating a video greeting card and invitation card using GiftLips

1. Log in or create your GiftLips account
2. Choose your invitation card template and customize according to your theme
3. Click Next Step 
4. Then, attach your video invitation and messages
5. Click Invite Friends to collaborate with friends (optional)
6. Then, click Done and preview how your card looks
7. Finally, download and/or print your invitation card 

Note: You can send your card in digital form online through email or chat. Another way to send them is by printing and sending them through the mail.

8 Gender Reveal Ideas for your party

Looking for ways to make your gender reveal party fun and engaging? Spread the excitement with the following ideas:

1. Gender reveal cake

Bake a cake with pink or blue frosting inside, and have the baker write “boy” or “girl” on the top. Cut into the cake to reveal the gender.

2. Gender reveal piñata

Fill a piñata with pink or blue confetti, and have the recipient break it open to reveal the gender.

3. Gender reveal balloons

Fill a box with pink or blue balloons, and have the recipient open the box to reveal the gender.

4. Gender reveal party favors

Give out pink or blue party favors, such as candy or small toys, to reveal the gender.

5. Gender reveal photoshoot

Take a series of photos with the expectant parents holding up signs or wearing clothing in pink or blue, and then reveal the gender with the final picture.

6. Gender reveal scavenger hunt

Set up a scavenger hunt with clues leading to the gender reveal, such as a box of pink or blue baby clothes or a framed sonogram with a pink or blue border.

7. Gender reveal sports game

Use a sporting event, such as a baseball or football game, to reveal the baby's gender. Have someone hold up a sign or banner with the gender written on it during a commercial break or halftime show.

8. Gender reveal games

Play games with a gender reveal twist. You can take an online quiz, play “pin the bow on the baby” (with pink bows for a girl and blue bows for a boy), or have a “gender prediction jar” where guests can write down their guesses and place them in a jar to be revealed later.

Welcoming a baby boy or girl

It's completely normal to be curious about the gender of your unborn baby, and many people have preferences about whether they would like to have a boy or a girl.

Just remember that the most important thing is the baby's health and well-being, regardless of gender. Every person, regardless of their gender, has the potential to lead a happy, fulfilling, and meaningful life.

Make sure to focus on the joy of welcoming a new family member rather than on the gender of the baby.

Make family events more memorable with video invitation cards for free 

A gender reveal invitation card with just text is traditional but ordinary. Adding videos to your invitation card adds a personal touch and is a creative, fun, and modern way to share the exciting news of your little one's gender with your friends and family.

Whether you send a simple video message or a more elaborate production, a video greeting card is a timeless innovation that you and your loved ones—even your kids!—can look back on in the future.

Start brainstorming and creating your best gender reveal video invitation card for free when you register for GiftLips today!