Deck Out A Sweet Scoop Table For Your Gender Reveal Party

Sweet Surprises: Decking Out The Perfect Scoop Table For Your Gender Reveal

You've planned the cute invites, picked the venue, and even decided on the big reveal moment for your upcoming gender reveal party. Now it's time to think about the all-important dessert and candy bar scoop table to satisfy those sweet tooths and sprinkle some extra baby magic into the celebration.

Dishing Out Sweetness

While cakes and cupcakes tend to take center stage, a self-serve scoop table overflowing with cookies, candy, and ice cream offers your guests even more sugary ways to commemorate the special occasion. Not to mention, the visual impact of towering tiers of treats can help reinforce the "baby" theme.

For many mamas-to-be, dessert and candy buffets conjure up those nostalgic feelings of being a kid in a candy store again. So take advantage of the chance to have some fun with the sweets and decor.

Planning Your Spreads

Depending on your party size, plan for two to three different types of scoop items. For example, go with a classic trio of ice cream, cookies, and candy. The variety ensures there's something for everyone.

If opting for ice cream, choose crowd-pleasing flavors like chocolate, vanilla, and an on-theme option such as pink peppermint. Provide a selection of toppings too so guests can build their own creations.

For the cookies, bake up some sugar cookies or classic chocolate chip. Want to take it up an adorable notch? Use cookie cutters to make baby-themed shapes like bottles, blocks, onesies, pacifiers, and more.

Candy in Theme

When it comes to the candy and other sweet extras, pink and blue colored treats can help reinforce the big reveal. Think: pink and blue scoops of rock candy, gumballs, jelly beans, M&Ms, sour candies, lollipops and more.

You can also cleverly name the buffet items based on common gender reveal themes. Examples include:

• "Sweet Pea or Sweet Pie Candy"
• "Sugar or Spice Cookies"
• "He or She's the Cherry on Top Cupcake Stand"

Dishing Out Display Ideas

Without the right vessels, your scoopable sweets will fall...well...flat. Elevate the experience with tiered displays, candy jars, ice cream bowls, paper cones, cupcake stands, and other fun containers in shades of pink and blue.

For the main focal point, opt for a multifaceted cake stand, turntable, or glass tower to show off the tempting options. Supplement with smaller matching cake stands, glass cookie jars, individual paper cones, and containers placed sporadically down the table.

Decor That Dazzles

Pull together your scoop soiree with coordinating linens, banners, balloons, flowers, and other accents that align with your chosen color palette and style. A few fun ideas include:

• Chevron tablecloths or glittery plastic covers
• Tassel garlands and baby-themed banners
• "He or She?" questions mark glittery balloons
• "Sweet Baby Girl" or "Sweet Baby Boy" dessert tags for the buffet items
• "Oh Baby!" floral centerpieces

If opting for an outdoor gender reveal bash, make sure your candy and ice cream elements are set up in an indoor or cool, shaded area so things don't melt in the heat.

Satisfying Those Sweet Cravings

A scoop station centered around cookies, candy, and ice cream gives your gender reveal an extra pop of sugary style—not to mention some Instagram-worthy moments. Have fun getting creative with the containers, dessert selections, signage and accessories so this station looks as cute as the baby bump being celebrated!

FAQs

What are some good gender reveal scoop table themes?

Some popular themes are "Sweet Pea or Sweet Pie", "He or She's the Cherry on Top", and color themes like pink vs. blue or having all pink or blue desserts.

How much candy, ice cream, and cookies should I prepare?

Plan for 2-3 pieces of candy/cookies per guest and 1-2 scoops of ice cream per guest. Having extras is better than not having enough sweets!

What are good containers for a scoop table?

Tiered displays, turntables, glass jars, paper cones, and colorful bowl sets help elevate the presentation. Make sure containers withstand melted ice cream too.

Should I put canned frosting out for the cookies?

Yes, offer at least 1-2 types of frosting (pink, blue, or white) so guests can design their own decorated gender reveal cookies.

How do I keep ice cream from melting during an outdoor party?

Set up the ice cream in a cool, shaded area or inside with air conditioning. Use bowls of ice for serving tubs or an old-fashioned hand crank ice cream maker outside.