Gender reveal parties are more popular than ever, and most parents-to-be choose to share the gender of their baby with their family and friends via such an event. Some families held gender reveal parties in the place of a baby shower to invite everyone. Other couples prefer to host two different events, one for revealing the gender and another to celebrate the mother and baby. The purpose of a gender reveal party is to let the guests and sometimes the parents know the gender of the unborn child. The future parents are happy to spend quality time with their family and close friends.