The INSIDER Summary:
- Gwen Stefani threw an elaborate "Harry Potter" birthday party for her son Zuma.
- The party included letters to Hogwarts, cardboard cutouts of characters, and tons of cauldrons and potion bottles.
- The highlight of the party was the Hogwarts-themed cake.
The wizarding world of "Harry Potter" is a perfect theme for pretty much any occasion, from "Harry Potter" weddings to "Harry Potter" baby showers. There’s even "Harry Potter" yoga! And this weekend, Gwen Stefani hosted an absolutely magical "Harry Potter" birthday party for her son Zuma, who turns nine on August 21.
The singer obviously couldn’t keep the fun to herself and used Instagram Stories to share shots of the party, which started with an enchanted step through Platform 9 3/4, natch. And on the other side? "Harry Potter" himself (or at least a life-sized cutout of him) was waiting to greet guests.
8.13.17 #HappyBirthdayZuma#HarryPotterBirthday#GwenStefani@gwenstefanipic.twitter.com/Io4KiIoOWG
— Gwen's Snaps/IG (@GwensSnaps) August 13, 2017Hogwarts letters addressed to Mr. H. Potter swept out of the fireplace and across the room…
8.13.17 #HappyBirthdayZuma#HarryPotterBirthday#GwenStefani@gwenstefanipic.twitter.com/iBrnnWs8oD
— Gwen's Snaps/IG (@GwensSnaps) August 13, 2017An owl-shaped fruit carving watched over a tray of healthy snacks…
8.13.17 #HappyBirthdayZuma#HarryPotterBirthday#GwenStefani@gwenstefanipic.twitter.com/0OMevFUDh6
— Gwen's Snaps/IG (@GwensSnaps) August 13, 2017And life-sized cutouts of both Draco Malfoy and Severus Snape guarded the beverage table, which displayed a set of golden goblets…
8.13.17 #HappyBirthdayZuma#HarryPotterBirthday#GwenStefani@gwenstefanipic.twitter.com/g63VTI5MG3
— Gwen's Snaps/IG (@GwensSnaps) August 13, 2017Another table featured a vast array of cauldrons and potion bottles (sprinkles and whipped cream) for some magical concoctions (yummy chocolate sundaes)…
8.13.17 #HappyBirthdayZuma#HarryPotterBirthday#GwenStefani@gwenstefanipic.twitter.com/pRvu1T878c
— Gwen's Snaps/IG (@GwensSnaps) August 13, 2017But the showstopper was Zuma’s birthday cake, which included a banner of the little dude’s name, as well as the crest representing Hogwarts’ four houses and a fondant sorting hat on top.
8.13.17 #HappyBirthdayZuma#HarryPotterBirthday#GwenStefani@gwenstefanipic.twitter.com/m1QMnbd9ny
— Gwen's Snaps/IG (@GwensSnaps) August 13, 2017Once the party guests were filled with sugar, they could burn off their energy in a towering volcano bouncy slide.
8.13.17 from #MarielWasHere IG #HappyBirthdayZuma#HarryPotterBirthday#GwenStefani@gwenstefanipic.twitter.com/Yeacf3ZvWj
— Gwen's Snaps/IG (@GwensSnaps) August 13, 2017
8.13.17 #HappyBirthdayZuma#HarryPotterBirthday#GwenStefani@gwenstefanipic.twitter.com/W2rfXoSS8g
— Gwen's Snaps/IG (@GwensSnaps) August 13, 2017While it’s unclear if Stefani’s current bae, Blake Shelton, or her ex (and Zuma’s dad) Gavin Rossdale were among the guests, we have no doubt that anyone who was lucky enough to get an invite had an amazing time. This is one celebration that Stefani’s little guy will never forget.
Happy birthday, Zuma!
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