Pregnancy Announcement Candles – A Bright Way to Share Your Big News
We’re Pregnant Candle from Copper Fox Company / Smells Like You’re Going to be an Aunt Candle from Bryanna Smith Finds
A successful pregnancy is the ultimate goal in a surrogacy journey, and it’s a joyous occasion when those IVF beta results come back positive with a pregnancy after a successful embryo transfer.
Sharing the pregnancy news with friends and family is both an exciting and nerve-racking experience, especially if you’ve experienced infertility or miscarriages in the past. Using a fun and whimsical candle to make a pregnancy announcement can be a way of bringing symbolic light to the occasion. It’s also very unexpected and will truly surprise everyone!
Bun in the Oven from Poppy Rose Candle Co / Smells Like A Tiny Miracle On the Way from Burn the Wax
When is the Right Time to Announce a Pregnancy to Family and Friends?
Announcing a pregnancy to family and friends is a deeply personal decision that varies for each individual or couple. Many choose to wait until the end of the first trimester, around 12 weeks, as the risk of miscarriage significantly decreases after this period. This timeframe allows for early prenatal checkups to confirm that the pregnancy is progressing healthily. Others may feel comfortable sharing the news earlier, especially with close family and friends, to receive support during the early stages.
Conversely, some prefer to wait until they have undergone necessary screenings or reached a milestone that feels right to them. Ultimately, the best time to announce a pregnancy is when the expectant parents feel ready, secure, and excited to share their joyous news with their loved ones.
What is a Pregnancy Announcement Candle?
A pregnancy announcement candle is a specially crafted candle used to reveal the news of a pregnancy to family and friends. These candles often feature personalized messages, dates, or unique designs that hint at the pregnancy. For example, the label might read “We’re Expecting!” or “Baby on the Way,” sometimes accompanied by the expected due date. The idea is for the recipient to read the label or discover a hidden message as the candle burns, making the announcement a memorable and intimate experience. This creative and thoughtful method adds an element of surprise and joy, making the moment of sharing the news even more special.
Smells Like You Knocked Me Up from Tays Giftspiration / You’re Going to Be a Dad Candle from Shop Sienne
Pregnancy Announcement Candle for Husband
Imagine the scene: it’s a quiet evening at home, the room gently lit by the soft glow of a single candle. As your husband takes in the soothing scent, his eyes catch the slowly revealing message on the wax — “We’re expecting!” This carefully chosen pregnancy announcement candle serves as a heartwarming and intimate way to share the joyful news. It’s not just the warm light or the pleasant aroma that makes this moment special, but the shared experience of watching the message emerge, creating a memorable and emotional milestone in your lives together. This candle becomes more than just a source of light; it symbolizes the bright future ahead as your family grows.
Grandparents Pregnancy Announcement Candle from Ink and Luxe / Grandma Candle from Den of Six Co.
Pregnancy Announcement Candle for Grandparents
Imagine surprising soon-to-be grandparents with the delightful news that a little bundle of joy is on the way! Reading the label on the candle may be the first time they read the words grandma or grandparents referring to themselves, which can be a profound moment. Even better if you can find customize the pregnancy announcement candle with a nostalgic scent that brings happy childhood memories.
Aunt Pregnancy Announcement Candle from Logan and Co. / Promoted to Uncle Candle from LA Party Kreations
Pregnancy Announcement Candle for Aunts and Uncles
“Smells Like You’re Going to Be an Aunt” or “Promoted to Uncle” are some of my favorite candle sayings for gifting to a brother or sister who will soon be an aunt or uncle. Sharing the baby news would make for a great birthday or Christmas present for your siblings!
We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat Candle from House Delightful / Poppin’ Bottles Candle from Starlum
Funny Pregnancy Announcement Candles
If you’re considering ordering a funny pregnancy announcement candle with a custom phrase on the label, below I have some witty and comical suggestions:
- “We’re adding a new player to our team! Expected debut: [due date].” Perfect for sports-loving families!
- “Guess what? We decided sleep is overrated anyway. Baby arriving [due date]!”
- “Our family is expanding by two feet! That’s right, we’re expecting a little one!”
- “We’ve been baking something in the oven, and it’s not banana bread! Spoiler alert: It’s a baby!”
- “We’ve been baking something in the oven, and it’s not banana bread! Spoiler alert: It’s a baby!”
- “Plot twist! Coming [due date]: Baby [last name]!”
- “I’ve been promoted to ‘Mom’ and [Partner’s Name] to ‘Dad’. It’s a lifelong gig starting [due date]!”
I Believe in Miracles Candle from Bern Designs / Rainbow Candle from Rustic Sugar Creek
Rainbow Baby Candle
A “rainbow baby” is a term commonly used to describe a child born after a miscarriage or infant loss. This term is symbolic, representing the hope and joy that arrives after a stormy period of grief. The idea is that just as a rainbow appears in the sky as a colorful and bright break in the storm, a rainbow baby brings light and happiness to a family that has experienced loss. For many parents, the arrival of a rainbow baby is a time of mixed emotions—joy for the new arrival while still remembering and mourning the previous loss.
Candles representing rainbow babies can be a beautiful and meaningful way to commemorate or celebrate the arrival of a rainbow baby. These candles can be used in various ways, such as in pregnancy announcements, baby showers, or remembrance ceremonies
You’ll Make One Amazing Mama from Mischief Candle / Smells Like The Opposite of Dirty Diapers from Bulldog Tango
Ideas on How to Plan a Pregnancy Reveal with a Candle
Planning a pregnancy reveal can be an exciting and memorable moment, and incorporating a themed candle can add a special touch to the announcement.
The easiest and most straightforward method of announcing a pregnancy with the candle would be to gift the candle in a special box to the recipient. When they open the gift, it will take a moment of pondering to figure out the reality behind the cute message written on the label.
For a more “game-like” approach, you can plan a round of I Spy and provide a list of clues to the hidden message. This is a more interactive and engaging activity for the family and friends.
No matter the announcement approach that you decide, the pregnancy news will come as a very happy surprise to everyone!
Hidden Message Candle from Taube Candle / Gender Reveal Candle from Moonstone Co
Gender Reveal Candles
Gender reveal candles offer a unique and whimsical way to share the news of a baby’s gender with friends and family. These specially designed candles conceal the gender reveal within, typically through colored wax hidden inside a neutral outer layer. As the candle burns, it slowly melts away to reveal either pink or blue wax, signifying the baby’s gender.
The suspense builds with the flickering flame, creating a warm, intimate atmosphere as everyone eagerly anticipates the colorful reveal. This method not only adds an element of surprise but also enhances the celebratory event with a touch of mystery.
You can also find “secret message candles” with words buried down in the wax. As the candle burns down, it will reveal either “It’s a Girl!” or “It’s a Boy!”.
Gender reveal candles can be beautifully packaged and often come with additional features like a subtle fragrance or a decorative holder, making them a perfect centerpiece for a gender reveal party.
Surrogate Pregnancy Reveal vs Intended Parents Pregnancy Reveal
In a surrogacy journey, there’s generally two pregnancy announcements that happen. Because they have great fertility and a positive pregnancy track record, surrogates are women who have generally not experienced miscarriages and or a baby loss. So the surrogate is usually the most eager to post a pregnancy announcement earlier on in the journey. She generally will share that she is a surrogacy carrying a baby for another family, and the intended parent’s identity is usually not revealed at this time.
Intended parents often wait until much later on in the pregnancy before they make any announcements. They have often gone through fertility challenges and heartbreak in the past, so they tend to be much more cautious about being out in the open with the big news.
I personally shared my surrogacy pregnancy announcement with friends and extended family when I was 15 weeks pregnant, because I wanted to make sure my risk of losing the pregnancy was much lower. My intended mother waited until our third trimester before she told anyone outside her close family.
Social Media Pregnancy Reveal
When planning a social media pregnancy reveal, it’s important to consider timing, privacy, and personalization to make the announcement special and respectful.
Firstly, decide on the timing that feels right for you, typically after the first trimester when most critical milestones are passed.
Consider your audience and privacy settings; you might want to share the news with close friends and family first through private messages or a small gathering before posting publicly.
Personalize your announcement to reflect your personality and relationship—whether it’s through humor, a heartfelt video, or a creative photo shoot, let your unique style shine through. When thinking about a pregnancy announcement using a candle, I think either a stylized photo or a video of the candle burning would be a subtle and sweet way to share the news.
Additionally, be mindful of others who may be sensitive to pregnancy announcements due to personal struggles; a considerate message or warning can be thoughtful.
Lastly, prepare for the response—engaging with congratulations messages can be overwhelming but also deeply rewarding. These guidelines help ensure your social media reveal is joyful, respectful, and memorable.
Personalized Baby Lovey from leOrganix / Newborn Gift Box from Goody Bocs
New Baby Gifts
Once the cat is out of the bag and your pregnancy announcement has been made, your friends and family will want to start shopping for baby gifts. On Etsy you can create a customized baby registry and fill it up with handmade and trendy baby items.
