Accio, Twins! This Couple's Harry Potter Gender Reveal Party Was Siriusly Magical
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When Holly Osbourn was tasked with hosting a twin gender reveal party for her boyfriend's sister, Courtney, and her husband, Andy, she Siriusly went all out. And if that corny pun wasn't an obvious enough indication, she chose a magical Harry Potter theme, planning every single clever detail to Hermione Granger levels of perfection.
"I could have combined both babies into one reveal, but I had so many ideas that I separated them into two."
A Colorado native and the blogger behind the Duchess of Denver, Holly bonded early on with Courtney and Andy over a mutual love for all-things Harry Potter-related. So, of course, she knew the beloved book series had to be the inspiration behind their big day, which took place back in January. "They have been trying to start a family for years and the fact that they are having twins made everything extra special," Holly told POPSUGAR via email. "I could have combined both babies into one reveal, but I had so many ideas that I separated them into two," she said, adding that she nicknamed the celebration a "Double Muggle" gender reveal.
The first reveal involved a Sorting Hat, which — after the crowd recited the spell "Genderous Revealiosa" aloud — Courtney and Andy lifted up to release a baby onesie with either "Witch" or "Wizard" on it. The second reveal featured a cauldron that bubbled with either pink or blue smoke once a stick ignited, courtesy of the crowd's joint "Incendio" spell. The shindig was a BYOB (Bring Your Own Butterbeer) affair and had snacks like Butterbeer Popcorn (fortunately nonalcoholic, for the expectant mama's sake) and Ollivanders Chocolate Wands (aka pretzel sticks covered in chocolate and sprinkles).
In lieu of gifts, guests were encouraged to participate in a Triwizard Diaper Raffle Tournament by bringing in diaper packages in exchange for a raffle basket ticket. Oh, and there was also a "Free Dobby" sock donation basket, where attendees could leave gender-neutral baby socks in hopes of making Dobby a free elf at last — and keeping the babies' toes warm, of course. See? I told you Holly planned the party to perfection!
Watch the video ahead to find out whether Courtney and Andy are expecting witches or wizards (or both!) this Summer, and keep reading to admire every single detail from the party that'd make Harry and the gang proud.
Watch Courtney and Andy's Gender Reveal Video
Looks like their family will be gaining two wizards soon!
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Welcome to the Party, Fellow Muggles!
Of course Holly tracked down the perfect Harry Potter font to use.
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Guests Were Encouraged to Dress According to the Harry Potter Theme
There were about 50 guests at the party.
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Everyone Wore a Pair of Lens-Free Glasses
Holly scored the round frames from Amazon in bulk.
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The Triwizard Diaper Raffle Cup Was a Total Success
They were given enough diapers to likely last the whole first year of their twins' lives, Holly said.
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Participants Wrote Their Names on Raffle Slips With Handmade Feather Quill Pens
Holly simply hot-glued feathers from Michaels onto pens and added either a blue or pink ribbon.
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They Placed Their Entries in a Lifelike Triwizard Tournament Cup
Holly purchased the replica, which also happens to double as a lamp, from Target for $25.
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Here's a Peek at What the Diaper Raffle Winner Received
The basket was filled with a Hogwarts spatula and ornament, socks, a chocolate frog and flavored beans, and heat-revealing Marauder's Map mugs.
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Ollivanders Chocolate Wands Were on the Menu, Too
Just look at all that sweet, chocolaty goodness.
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The First Gender Reveal Used a Sorting Hat
Holly snagged this one from Target before the party.
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A Lot of Time and Effort Went Into That Sign
She even burned the edges with a candle to make it look more realistic.
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Holly Read a Poem Aloud Before the Big Reveal
"Not going to toot my own horn, but J.K. Rowling would be proud of me," Holly joked of her rhyming poem.
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The Whole Crowd Chanted "Genderous Revealiosa" Together
Look how adorable their shirts are!
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The Onesie Hiding Underneath Revealed That Their First Twin Is a Boy
The "baby wizard" onesie was another Amazon find.
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Courtney and Andy Headed Outside For the Second Reveal
Andy lit a smoke stick while the crowd recited the "Incendio" spell, which is used to start fires.
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Yep, the Blue Smoke Means Their Second Baby Is Another Boy!
The parents-to-be couldn't be more excited.
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I Mean, How Genius Were Both of These Gender Reveal Ideas?
Serious kudos to the party planner extraordinaire.