Dear Prudie,
My best friend is expecting her first child, and I couldn't be more
excited for her. Unfortunately, she recently asked if I would host her
gender reveal party, because (sign of the apocalypse!) this is a thing
that people do now. She is getting a sonogram next week to determine her
baby's gender and the results will go directly into a sealed envelope.
They will pass that to me and I will open it. Depending on the result, I
will fill a large box with either pink or blue balloons that she and
her husband will open at this party, in front of dozens of friends and
family. I have gone to more than my share of bachelorette parties,
bridal showers, bridal luncheons, engagement parties, and baby showers
without complaint and usually with enjoyment. But the gender reveal
trend leaves a bad taste. This is a stupid idea, right? I'm pretty much
already roped into hosting, so I my question is: How do I pull this
party off without giving away how narcissistic and unnecessary I think
it is?