Gwen Stefani Threw a Magical Harry Potter Birthday Party for Her Son
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 Potterbirthday 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 @gwenstefani pic.twitter.com/Io4KiIoOWG
— Gwen's Snaps/IG (@GwensSnaps) August 13, 2017
Hogwarts letters addressed to Mr. H. Potter swept out of the fireplace and across the room…
8.13.17 #HappyBirthdayZuma #HarryPotterBirthday #GwenStefani @gwenstefani pic.twitter.com/iBrnnWs8oD
— Gwen's Snaps/IG (@GwensSnaps) August 13, 2017
An owl-shaped fruit carving watched over a tray of healthy snacks…
8.13.17 #HappyBirthdayZuma #HarryPotterBirthday #GwenStefani @gwenstefani pic.twitter.com/0OMevFUDh6
— Gwen's Snaps/IG (@GwensSnaps) August 13, 2017
And 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 @gwenstefani pic.twitter.com/g63VTI5MG3
— Gwen's Snaps/IG (@GwensSnaps) August 13, 2017
Another 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 @gwenstefani pic.twitter.com/pRvu1T878c
— Gwen's Snaps/IG (@GwensSnaps) August 13, 2017
But 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 @gwenstefani pic.twitter.com/m1QMnbd9ny
— Gwen's Snaps/IG (@GwensSnaps) August 13, 2017
Once 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 @gwenstefani pic.twitter.com/Yeacf3ZvWj
— Gwen's Snaps/IG (@GwensSnaps) August 13, 2017
8.13.17 #HappyBirthdayZuma #HarryPotterBirthday #GwenStefani @gwenstefani pic.twitter.com/W2rfXoSS8g
— Gwen's Snaps/IG (@GwensSnaps) August 13, 2017
While 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!
Have you ever been to a Harry Potter party? Let us know @BritandCo!
(h/t Entertainment Tonight; photos via Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images + Gwen Stefani/Instagram)
