Monday, June 30, 2014

Our Gender Reveal Party! {Old Time Western BabyQ}

When planning our Gender Reveal party I knew I wanted for it to be three things: 1.) Adorable,  2.) Laid back and 3.) Outside. My Aunt just so happens to have a farm and a few years ago she built a Western Town on her property. Yes, you read that right and yes it's amazing. I knew it would be the perfect place to have a party so I ran with the old time western theme and loved it.
The oh so talented Erin designed our invitations and they definitely set the tone for our party.
 We had our guests pick a pink or blue bandana to show what they thought Baby Renner would be and I came up with a little rhyme that my sister in law added to an oversized chalkboard.
Then we got pictures with those who voted Baby Renner was a girl...
and those who voted Baby Renner was a boy...
Then it was time for the big reveal. I used a round paper lantern and turned it into what you see below using tissue paper, some double sided tape and my crafty sister in law. Don't even ask me how long it took to make, although it was totally worth every second.

 It's a...BOY!
Now my favorite part, the reactions from our friends and family.
Then out came the ultrasound pictures.
The rest of the night we ate delicious food (burgers, hot dogs, fruit and pasta salad were all on the menu) played games and then had smores over the bonfire. 
It truly was the best day and it was so fun to celebrate our little one.

Pictures by Kim from Bettina Photography

24 comments:

The Heart Of A Woman said...

You are so creative! The themes was very cute and I love all the pictures!!

Elisa of Fancy Free Me said...

What a fun gender reveal party! Congratulations!! I love the bandanas for your party local ;)

Anonymous said...

Such great fun, and what an awesome theme (go your aunt for building that western town)!! Congrats to you both!

Katy

Katie said...

I love this theme!! What a perfect place to have it. Yay, congratulations again!

Kira said...

Cute! What a fun idea and amazing location! Congrats on your baby boy :)

Carrie said...

Your aunt has the cutest farm! My goodness! Love this party, I can tell you put a lot of thought into it and you have some really nice photos to show it!

According to Jax said...

SOooooooo excited and happy for you two!!! And so happy you guys got it all on camera! :)

Betty said...

This is by far one of the cutest gender reveal parties I have ever seen! Love all of the pictures!!

Brittany said...

I cannot handle the amazing Western Town. Oh my gosh. I can't believe someone has that in their backyard! The pictures with your friends and family are so precious. Also, whoever the little guy is in the orange striped shirt is adorable.

Erin LFF said...

LOVE your Aunt's property and all the fun stuff on it :) Perfect spot, perfect party-- perfect parents!!!!!! :)

Kayla MKOY said...

Erin did such a great job on those invites!!! I love them :) and that western town built up is BEYOND adorable!!!! So glad you guys had such a great party!!

Jessica M. said...

I love the theme!! The pinata is such a neat way to reveal the gender!!

Katie said...

so fun! everything turned out so cute!!

gen said...

this is so creative!!! and fun too! yayy! baby boy will be here before we know it! :)

Anonymous said...

What an awesome venue!!! And you are just so creative. I'm constantly amazed at the lovely, heartfelt creative pieces and gatherings you put together.

-Amy

A Brew of Blessings said...

This has perfection and Pinterest written ALL over it! Want to come plan mine one day now?!

henning love said...

yay boy boy boy!! i love being a boy momma and i know you will too!

The Lady Okie said...

What a wonderful party! I love it, and you look so great!

Devon said...

Your very own western town? I bet your baby loves that as much as you do when he comes around. Congrats again!

Anne said...

So fun. Love the bandannas and that you & Drew both wore cute pink & blue outfits.

Elise @ Her Heart and Home said...

Obsessed!!! LOVE that you took the western theme and ran with it! AMAZING! LOVE the bandana idea too (paired with the chalkboard quote too -- perfection!) YAY for your sweet baby BOY! xx

Natalie said...

You always come up with the simplest, yet most fun party ideas Allison!

Rach said...

I can't believe she has a whole western town in her backyard! That's amazing! I want to come visit it, haha! Looks like you guys had such a great time! :)

Caroline @ In Due Time said...

I love all the details! What a fun party!!!