How To Throw A “What Will It Bee” Gender Reveal
A gender reveal is such a special moment, and a “What Will It Bee?” theme is a fun and adorable way to celebrate!
With buzzing bees, honeycomb decorations, and sweet treats, this theme is perfect for gathering family and friends to guess if the little one will be a boy or a girl.
Here’s how to plan the ultimate bee-themed gender reveal party!
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Invitations: Set the Buzz
Start by sending out invitations that match the theme. Look for designs featuring honeycombs, bees, and the classic yellow and black color scheme. You can go digital with e-invites or send out cute bee-shaped invitations with playful wording like:
- “What Will Baby Bee? Come and See!”
- “He or She? What Will It Bee?”
- “Buzz on Over for a Sweet Surprise!”
Check out these cute invites on Amazon.
Decorations: Bee-utiful & Buzzing
Transform your space into a bee-themed wonderland with these fun ideas:
- Balloon Garland: Use yellow, black, and white balloons, along with a giant bee-shaped balloon. I love this balloon garland with everything you already need.
I also love this yellow and brown balloon arch which could be great for this theme. - Beehive Backdrop: A honeycomb wall or a “What Will It Bee?” sign makes for a perfect photo-op. This is the backdrop here.
- Table Centerpieces: Mason jars with sunflowers and little wooden bees add a charming touch. You can make these yourself, or use these cute ones on amazon.
- Bee Themed Cutelry Set: This adorable set has everything you need.
- Swirl Decorations: These hanging swirl decorations are already Bee Coded, very easy!
- “He or Shee What Will It Bee” Sign: Decorate the front lawn with this beautiful sign made for this gender reveal theme.
- A Mommy To Bee Sash For Mom: This adorable sash for mommy to be, also there is a grandma badge too!
Food & Drinks: Sweet as Honey
Create a menu with bee-inspired treats and drinks:
Savory Bites:
Sweet Treats:
- A beautiful cake with bees and saying “What Will Baby Bee?”
- A Winnie The Pooh cake design with words “What Will It Bee?”
- Bee themed cupcakes (You can display them on this cute bee cake stand too!) You can also use regular cupcakes and use these cute bee toppers on them.
- Bee themed cookies
Drinks:
Games & Activities: Get the Hive Buzzing
Keep your guests entertained with fun gender reveal-themed activities!
- Old Wives’ Tales Chart: Have guests vote whether they think the baby is a boy or girl based on classic pregnancy myths.
- Guess the Baby’s Gender: Hand out stickers or pins for guests to wear showing their guess.
- Honey Jar Count: Fill a jar with honey candies and have guests guess the number inside!
Here is a whole bundle of cute games for your party.
The Big Reveal: What Will It Bee?
Make the gender reveal moment extra special with one of these creative ideas:
- Bee Piñata: Fill a bee-shaped piñata with pink or blue confetti.
- Balloon Pop: Pop a big balloon filled with pink or blue confetti.
- Honey Drip Cake: Cut into a cake with a pink or blue filling inside.
Party Favors: Thank Your Hive!
Send guests home with adorable bee-themed party favors such as:
- Mini Honey Jars with a tag that says “Thanks for buzzing by!”
- Bee-Shaped Soap
- Bee keychains
Final Thoughts
A “What Will It Bee?” gender reveal is the perfect way to celebrate the exciting news of your baby’s gender with a fun and sweet theme.
From buzzing decorations to honey-inspired treats, every detail makes the event unforgettable. Whether it’s a boy or a girl, this gender reveal will be the sweetest one yet!