Looking for Big Little Reveal ideas for 2023? Check out these 25 Big Lil Reveal ideas that are cute, creative, and trendy!
Big Little Reveal is the second best, if not best day, of your entire sorority life.
It’s a moment you’ll want a ton of photos and videos of to remember the day you got the sorority big or sorority little of your dreams.
However, planning a Big Little Reveal can be tricky!
There are so many different themes to choose from and with so little time to plan, you have to get yourself together and start planning literally the moment you get the call from your New Member Educator telling you who you got as a little.
If you or someone in your sorority family is in a Big Little Reveal idea rut, look no further. In today’s blog post, I’ll be sharing with you 25 picture perfect Big Little Reveal ideas for 2023.
We’ll also discuss what Big Little Reveal is, how it works, and the different types of reveals that your sorority chapter may do.
These Big Lil Reveal ideas are sure to be a hit, make your littles’ Reveal night one for the history books, and your job as a new sorority big way easier.
Table Of Contents
- Looking for Big Little Reveal ideas for 2023? Check out these 25 Big Lil Reveal ideas that are cute, creative, and trendy!
- Big Little Reveal Ideas for 2023
- What is Big Little Reveal?
- When does Big Little Reveal happen?
- How does Big Little Reveal work?
- Types of Big Little Reveals
- Concluding thoughts on Big Little Reveal Ideas for 2023
- Thanks for reading about sorority big little reveal theme ideas for 2023.
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Big Little Reveal Ideas for 2023
If you’re looking for the perfect Big Little Reveal theme idea for your upcoming Reveal, look no further!
These 25 Big Little Reveal Ideas for 2023are on-trend, insta-worthy, and sorority little approved. Many of these themes can also be adapted for an online or virtual sorority Big Little Reveals.
1. Harley-Davidson
For the sorority family that’s a little more edgy, a Harley-Davidson Big Little Reveal is perfect. Pair these Harley-Davidson Big Little shirts with ripped black jeans or a ripped dark wash denim skirt and you and your fam are ready to rock n’ roll.
2. Barbie
You don’t have to a California girl to put on a trendy Barbie Big Little Reveal. Pair these Barbie big little shirts with flare jeans and you’re good to good!
3. Grey’s Anatomy
Grey’s Anatomy is such a classic Big Little Reveal theme, but it is timeless and, honestly, who doesn’t love Meredith Grey?
You can easily create a box or a sheet using the quote from Derek Shepherd, “it’s a beautiful day to save lives,” and wear blue scrubs like these or wear Grey’s Anatomy inspired big little shirts like these.
4. Fuller House
Everyone can relate to having a dysfunctional, but loving family. Thats why Fuller House makes the a great Big Little Reveal idea. It’s super easy to implement too with these adorable shirts, a simple pair of jeans, shorts, or even a denim skirt, and hair scrunchies for 80’s and 90’s vibes all around.
5. Lightening Bolt
Add some spark to your big little relationship with a lightening bolt Big Little Reveal. This theme idea is perfect for sorority families who want to keep it chill, but on trend.
6. Angels
Whether it’s the classic angel reveal or a Victoria’s Secret Angels reveal, this is a classic Big Little Reveal idea you’ll see at least once in your sorority life. I personally did this reveal idea when I took my second Little, Little A and it was absolutely perfect!
7. Cowgirl/Western
This up and coming Big Little Reveal idea is great for sorority families with southern vibes. You can even get these custom sorority letter cowgirl hats for added flare.
8.Cheetah/Leopard Print
Animal print is coming back and it’s better than ever with leopard and cheetah print. If your sorority family wants to stay basic, but on-trend, simple sorority big little cheetah or leopard print shirts paired with jeans is perfect for the big Reveal.
9. Winnie the Pooh
Pooh and Piglet make the perfect duo! This Big Little Reveal theme is perfect for larger sorority families who want to dress up as the entire Hundred Acre Wood gang or even for sorority twins.
To easily recreate the Winnie the Pooh Big Little Reveal, you can get these Pooh and Piglet ears and then pair them with this shirt (for Pooh) and this shirt (for Piglet), but you’ll need to draw stripes on it with a black marker or paint.
If you have a large sorority fam, then you can get shirts for all the Winnie the Pooh characters on Etsy.
10. Butterfly
A simple, yet trendy Big Little Reveal is the butterfly theme. It’s easy to make theme idea as simple as you want with these butterfly t-shirts or go all out with costume butterfly wings.
11. Krisy Kreme
If your fam has a sweet tooth, why not do a Krispy Kreme Big Little Reveal? This reveal theme also makes the perfect excuse to go out for donuts right after reveal. Win-win am I right?
12. Girl Gang
Sororities usually promote the saying, “girls supporting girls.” And this is especially true when it comes to your sorority family aka your girl gang. So why not use it as a Big Little Reveal theme?
13. Space
Hopefully your sorority family rocks your world! A space, galaxy, or NASA Big Little Reveal is perfect for all the star struck additions to your sorority family. And if you are looking for greek letter NASA inspired reveal shirts, check out these ones on Etsy.
14. Gucci
The iconic Gucci design is trending as a Big Little Reveal theme idea and it’s perfect for the sorority fam who want to feel high-end on the day of Reveal.
15. Sporty
The sports team theme idea has been around awhile in the sorority Big Little world, but it is so versatile. You can get custom t-shirts like these, wear your university’s sports team jerseys, or pick a sports team jersey of you and your Little’s both like.
16. Cheetah Girls
The movie Cheetah Girls is Disney’s classic sisterhood movie and it’s the perfect throwback Big Little Reveal theme. Styling this Reveal is easy with colorful velour tracksuits like these from Amazon.
17. Oversize t-shirt reveal
If you want an excuse to be in total college girl comfort for Big Little reveal, then these blue oversized Big/Little t-shirts are perfect! And to spice up this reveal, you can make or buy flower crowns like these for a picture perfect fam photo!
18. Girl Scouts
Throwing it back to the good ol’ days in elementary school, you can give give your Girl Scout uniform a glow-up and make it into the sweetest Big Little Reveal theme. You can get simple green skirts from Amazon and pair it with a white t-shirt or crop top for Thin Mint vibes.
Also, there is one little detail that is easily overlooked about Boy Scout uniforms. That’s the Scout patch. The Scout patches are a way to recognize some of the kids who have achieved something in the Scout program. If you want to have your own honor, custom patches are a great option, you can choose to have your name or something you are proud of custom-made into patches, and combine them with the Scout uniform. Customized patches can make you look more unique, but also can increase your matching fun. Customized patches can be pinned on your hats, bags, clothes, pants and more to add a touch of glamour. If you are interested, order now!
19. Hershey Kisses
This simple, but sweet Big Little Reveal idea is easy to pull off, but super trendy. You can easily pair a white shirt with these metallic blue shorts and easily make Hershey Kisses with some cardboard and paint.
20. Bratz
Bring your favorite Bratz Girls to life with a Bratz Big Little Reveal. You and your family can pair these Bratz sorority family shirts with simple bottoms (like light wash jeans, shorts, or a skirt).
21. Baseball
Getting the sorority Little (or Big) of your dreams is like hitting a home run. So having a sorority baseball theme is absolutely perfect! To make this reveal picture perfect, you can get these adorable baseball t-shirts, henleys, or go all the way with these jerseys.
22. Brandy Melville
The classic Brandy Melville Big Little theme is another go-to, trendy theme if you just don’t want to spend time scrolling through Instagram for ideas, but want a cute, Insta-worthy theme to show off your newest additions and your sorority fam.
23. Rock N’ Roll
If your sorority family loves classic rock music then this theme is such a great idea. You can even get a custom painted vinyl record to give to your little as a hint so she knows how to locate you at Reveal.
24. Christmas
Who said you couldn’t celebrate the holidays early? A Christmas Big Little Reveal is perfect for the sorority fams who can’t get enough of the holidays and want to celebrate the greatest gift of them all, their newest additions to the fam!
25. Ray of Sunshine
Hopefully the newest additions to your sorority family are your rays of sunshine. This theme is perfect for fams who always love keeping the vibes positive.
What is Big Little Reveal?
Big Little Reveal is an event where initiated sisters reveal their identity to the new member they got a a Little, or vice versa, an event where the new members learn the identity of their sorority bigs and officially get their sorority bigs.
It’s a huge party, kinda like a mix of Halloween and a family reunion, where girls dress up in costumes or cute matching outfits with their sorority fam and celebrate the newest additions to their sorority families.
And then, usually, after Big Little Reveal, each sorority family will go out an have dinner or have a slumber party.
If you’re still confused, check out this Big Little Reveal video on YouTube below.
https://youtu.be/ZUQ2poCT3aw?t=428
Big Little Reveal 2020 at the University of Alabama, Madi Westbrooke on YouTube
When does Big Little Reveal happen?
Each sorority chapter will vary on when sorority Big Little Reveal happens, but generally it occurs a few weeks before Initiation.
If your sorority does recruitment twice a year (in the fall and in the spring) expect there to be two Big Little Reveal events as well.
Also, Big Little Reveal usually occurs later in the week or on the weekend and in the evening when most girls will be out of class (or have no class) and most likely able to attend this event.
Related: How Do Bigs And Littles Work In Sororities
In my experience, my sorority chapter always had Big Little Reveal on a Thursday and it would last from 5 PM to around 8 PM depending on sisters’ and new members’ schedules.
However, your New Member Educator, or sorority sister with the equivalent title, will keep you up-to-date and informed on all things big and little, so make sure you attend your chapter meetings!
How does Big Little Reveal work?
Big Little Reveal is quite complex. There is a lot that a new sorority big needs to prepare for to welcome her new sorority little into the fam.
Planning the perfect Reveal includes, but is not limited to:
Planning for Big Little Reveal. What theme will you chose for your little’s reveal? Will your sorority family chose a collaborative theme or will each branch of the sorority fam do their own reveal theme?
Crafting Big Little Reveal materials. If your sorority chooses a sheet reveal, you’ll need to make time to paint a sheet or have another sister paint it for you.
If you have a box reveal, that’ll take time to source the right box to jump out of and decorate it too.
What about a car reveal? You’ll need to spend time planning and decorating your car trunk.
Putting together the perfect Reveal outfits. Depending on the Big Little Reveal idea you chose to go with, you’ll want to look the part, so it will take time finding and buying the right costumes or outfits for yourself, your sorority family, and most importantly, your sorority Little.
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Putting together a gift for your Little for the day of Big Little Reveal. Wondering what to get your little for Big Little Reveal?
It doesn’t have to be as elaborate as the gift baskets you already prepared for Big Little Week leading up to the day of Reveal, but you can make another gift basket if you’d like.
But honestly, it can be as simple as a cute picture frame with a photo you two took together or a gift card to Starbucks with a cute note.
Related: What To Do If You Don’t Get A Sorority Little
Choosing what to do as a fam after Reveal. This probably is the easiest thing you’ll need to decide on, but you gotta pick somewhere to eat or something to do after Reveal. Just calling it a night after the Big Lil Reveal isn’t enough.
You gotta make the night last and make memories, so be sure to pick a restaurant your family frequents or ask your new sorority little where she would like to go.
Alternatively, your sorority fam could have a sleep over. Or even better, both, dinner and a slumber party.
Once all the planning and prep work is done, Big Little Reveal works like this:
Sorority bigs and new members will be given a time and location for Big Little Reveal. The time will usually be in the early evening and the location for Reveal is usually somewhere on campus, like a large auditorium, classroom, or large field area.
New members will also be separated from the rest of the chapter until they are called to go out for their Reveal. My pledge class waited inside the business building of our campus.
Sorority bigs will be called at random to set up for Reveal. To ensure everyone is at Reveal and supporting one another, you will not (usually) know what time your Reveal will be at. However, this gives you the opportunity to help other sister with their Reveals.
You may be asked to hold other sisters Reveal sheets, act as a “fake” Big to trick a new member into thinking she got a random big, or taking photos or videos of Reveals.
Personally, I always did my Reveals last and while it stunk, it did give me tons of time to watch and support other girls getting their new littles.
Once you are called to do your Reveal you will set up and your Little will run or walk out to the Reveal location. When it is your turn to Reveal yourself to your little or littles, you will set up with your sorority fam and hide in your box, behind your sheet, in your car, or whatever it happens to be.
Then your little will be called out with other girls in your pledge class and they will line up in front of where you are hidden. But don’t worry you’ll give them, anonymously, a hint on the day of Reveal.
The hint will be a notecard or a gift related to the Reveal theme, so they know exactly where to go.
Related: Help! I Didn’t Get The Sorority Big I Wanted. What Can I Do?
The countdown begins. As soon as everyone is in place, the New Member Educator will start a count down, “5…4…3…2…1…” and on “1” every big will reveal themselves to their new, official sorority little.
There will be tons of hugs, photos, videos, and even some screaming and crying (of joy).
Types of Big Little Reveals
Although each soon-to-be sorority big will chose their own individual Big Little Reveal theme, the sorority as a whole will have a certain type of reveal that everyone uses as a template for their individual reveals.
For example, if the sorority chapter chooses a box reveal, all of the bigs will decorate large boxes related to their individual theme to jump out of on Big Little Reveal.
Each big little season, your New Member Educator will chose or run a poll with the soon-to-be sorority bigs of what type of reveal the sorority chapter will do as a whole.
Examples of types of Big Little Reveals (*links are to YouTube videos or posts on Reddit):
Concluding thoughts on Big Little Reveal Ideas for 2023
Big Little Reveal is one of the best days of ever, especially if you are a sorority big taking your first little or adding a new little to your existing sorority family.
However, choosing the perfect Big Little Reveal can be challenging and overwhelming. In this blog post, we covered 25 trendy Big Little Reveal ideas for 2023 and went over the process of how big little reveal works.
Hopefully from this blog post, you have gotten a ton of inspiration or an idea you want to take action on for your upcoming Big Little Reveal.
And whatever you end up choosing, I know you’ll pick a Reveal theme your sorority little and family will absolutely love and remember for years to come!
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Big Little Reveal Ideas for 2023
The article discusses 25 Big Little Reveal ideas for 2023. These ideas are meant to inspire and provide suggestions for sorority members who are looking for creative and trendy themes for their Big Little Reveal event. Some of the ideas mentioned in the article include:
- Harley-Davidson: This theme is perfect for sorority families with an edgier style. The article suggests pairing Harley-Davidson Big Little shirts with ripped black jeans or a dark wash denim skirt.
- Barbie: A trendy Barbie theme can be achieved by pairing Barbie Big Little shirts with flare jeans.
- Grey's Anatomy: This classic theme is inspired by the popular TV show and can be recreated by using quotes from the show and wearing blue scrubs or Grey's Anatomy inspired shirts.
- Fuller House: This theme is based on the TV show Fuller House and can be achieved with adorable shirts, jeans or shorts, and 80's or 90's inspired hair scrunchies.
- Lightning Bolt: This theme adds some spark to the big little relationship and can be achieved with lightning bolt t-shirts or costume butterfly wings.
- Angels: Whether it's a classic angel reveal or a Victoria's Secret Angels reveal, this theme is a popular choice for Big Little Reveal events.
- Cowgirl/Western: This up-and-coming theme is great for sorority families with a southern vibe, and custom sorority letter cowgirl hats can add extra flair.
- Cheetah/Leopard Print: Animal print is making a comeback, and cheetah or leopard print shirts paired with jeans can create a trendy and fashionable look.
- Winnie the Pooh: This theme is perfect for larger sorority families who want to dress up as the characters from Winnie the Pooh. Ears, shirts, and striped designs can complete the look.
- Butterfly: A simple and trendy theme, butterfly t-shirts or costume wings can add a touch of elegance to the Big Little Reveal.
- Krispy Kreme: This sweet theme is a great excuse to go out for donuts after the reveal event.
- Girl Gang: Celebrate the idea of "girls supporting girls" with this empowering theme.
- Space: A space, galaxy, or NASA-inspired theme is perfect for sorority families who are starstruck and want to create a celestial atmosphere.
- Gucci: The iconic Gucci design is trending as a Big Little Reveal theme idea, adding a touch of luxury to the event.
- Sporty: The sports team theme idea is versatile and can be customized with custom t-shirts, university jerseys, or sports team jerseys.
- Cheetah Girls: Inspired by the Disney movie, Cheetah Girls, this theme is a throwback to sisterhood and can be achieved with colorful velour tracksuits.
- Oversize T-Shirt Reveal: This theme focuses on college girl comfort, with oversized t-shirts and flower crowns for a picture-perfect family photo.
- Girl Scouts: Give your Girl Scout uniform a modern twist and create a sweet Big Little Reveal theme.
- Hershey Kisses: This simple and sweet theme can be achieved with metallic blue shorts and homemade Hershey Kisses decorations.
- Bratz: Bring your favorite Bratz dolls to life with a Bratz-inspired Big Little Reveal theme, complete with Bratz sorority family shirts.
- Baseball: A baseball theme is perfect for sororities that love sports, and custom baseball t-shirts or jerseys can make the reveal picture perfect.
- Brandy Melville: The classic Brandy Melville theme is a trendy option for a cute and Insta-worthy Big Little Reveal.
- Rock N' Roll: This theme is great for sorority families that love classic rock music, and custom vinyl records can be used as hints for the reveal.
- Christmas: A Christmas-themed Big Little Reveal is a festive way to celebrate the holidays and the newest additions to the family.
- Ray of Sunshine: This theme is perfect for families who want to keep the vibes positive and celebrate their newest additions.
What is Big Little Reveal?
Big Little Reveal is an event where initiated sisters reveal their identity to the new members they have been assigned as "Bigs" or vice versa. It is a significant event in the sorority life and is often considered one of the best days. During Big Little Reveal, girls dress up in costumes or matching outfits with their sorority family and celebrate the newest additions to their sorority families.
When does Big Little Reveal happen?
The timing of Big Little Reveal can vary depending on the sorority chapter, but it generally occurs a few weeks before Initiation. If a sorority does recruitment twice a year (in the fall and spring), there may be two Big Little Reveal events as well. Typically, Big Little Reveal takes place later in the week or on the weekend in the evening, when most girls are available to attend.
How does Big Little Reveal work?
Big Little Reveal involves careful planning and preparation. Some of the key steps in the process include:
- Planning for Big Little Reveal: Choosing a theme for the reveal and coordinating with the sorority family.
- Crafting Big Little Reveal materials: Creating props or decorations for the reveal, such as painting a sheet, decorating a box, or preparing a car trunk.
- Putting together the perfect outfits: Finding and buying costumes or outfits that match the chosen theme for yourself, your sorority family, and your sorority Little.
- Choosing a gift for your Little: Deciding on a gift for your Little, which can be as simple as a photo frame or a gift card with a meaningful note.
- Deciding on post-reveal activities: Planning where to eat or what activities to do after the reveal to make the night memorable.
During the actual Big Little Reveal event, sorority bigs and new members will be given a time and location. New members are usually separated from the rest of the chapter until they are called to go out for their reveal. Sorority bigs will set up for the reveal, and when it is their turn, they will reveal themselves to their new Little. There will be hugs, photos, videos, and celebrations.
Types of Big Little Reveals
The article mentions various types of Big Little Reveals that sororities may choose as a template for their individual reveals. Some examples include:
- Box reveal
- Sheet reveal
- Car reveal
- Puzzle piece reveal
- Umbrella reveal
- Flower passing reveal
- String maze reveal
- Balloon popping reveal
- Individual room reveal
- Pajamas reveal
- Sign reveal
These are just a few examples, and each sorority may have its own unique twist on these types of reveals.
Overall, the article provides a variety of creative and trendy Big Little Reveal ideas for sorority members to consider. It also explains the concept of Big Little Reveal, when it typically occurs, and how the process works.
