Look! Mariel Padilla Celebrates Daughter Gabriela's 6th Month With A Yummy Home-Based Feast
This mom said it best: "We are embracing the new normal but that won’t stop me from celebrating my children’s milestones." She partnered with event planning team La Belle Fête and event stylist Gideon Hermosa to pull of this unique party
A mother's love conquers all.
And for Mariel Padilla, mom to three-year-old Isabella and six-month-old Gabriela, that means overcoming the challenges brought about by the global health crisis that's put celebrating special occasions—and life itself!—on hold for millions around the world.
Mariel and her husband, Robin Padilla, have made it a family tradition to celebrate their kids' monthly milestones. They've never waited for their little princess' first years of life on this earth to put together a party; the months leading up to the first year are just as special to this mommy. She's extra thankful for the gift of not one, but two beautiful and healthy children, given her difficulty in conceiving and carrying to full term in the past.
Gabriela was born last November and turned half a year old earlier this month, and despite being cooped up at home, this persevering mommy hatched a plan to make the day count, complete with a themed party, a catered feast, cute pictures, and all—not even quarantine could stop Mariel!
We have all the details have Gabriela's special six-month celebration in the gallery below, so for moms looking for ideas for how to still enjoy parties amidst the lockdown, take notes!
Gabriela's Sixth Month Party!
Gabriela's Sixth Month Party!
First things first: they had a party, but they didn't break any quarantine rules! They spent the special occasion at home with Gabriela's family and extended family surrounding her. It's definitely possible to have a good time while still being a responsible citizen during these times.
Mariel didn't pull it off by herself, though. She credits The G Fete, an event stylist brand, who helped her execute everything from start to finish. Like moms, businesses are thinking of creative ways to still make kids and families happy in spite of all the restrictions. Even if mass gatherings (a.k.a. super fun and lively parties) aren't allowed these days, they're not allowing families to feel like they've missed a once in a lifetime chance to hold a gathering for a milestone that will never come again.
The G Fete is a collaboration between La Belle Fête (an incredibly popular event styling and planning brand whose client roster is packed with celebs and society personalities) and the forever in-demand event stylist Gideon Hermosa. It's a temporary service established to meet people's party needs during life on lockdown, and even with limited resources and channels of communication, the people behind it are able to help clients materialize their vision for their special days.
Speaking of Gideon Hermosa—a name that's practically revered in the florist and event styling circles—he had the added challenge of helping Mariel do the designing herself! He couldn't actually be there to set up Mariel's home for the party; he had to walk her through it and she had to get hands on in the process. From start to finish, Gideon guided Mariel on the what, where, and how of this party's design, and it turned out great! It was definitely a new experience for the seasoned Gideon to execute something like this virtually.
For this little Gabriela's party, they made sure she would have something to look back to from this time. Together with Mariel, The G Fete conceptualized an "Into the Woods"-themed celebration, complete with greenery accents, animals, and organic touches all around! It was a great way to bring the outdoors indoors, too, considering that this family has spend much of the summer within the four walls of their home.
There were other suppliers that banded together with The G Fete to pull off Gabriela's celebration. Bizu was there to cater the lunch, Cubcakes Bakery provided the in-theme cake (topped with a giraffe and lion, no less!), and of course, there were the guests who made this day an actual party.
Amazingly enough, Mariel even had Moana host the party! She really didn't hold back with this celebration, and it was an amazing feat that proves how far a mom will go to give her kids amazing memories when they grow older.
Now get a closer look at the setup's details and tablescapes. (To make the event even more meaningful, why not make it a family affair? Even though you have the help of experts to make it all happen, it'll surely make it a more personal experience if family contributed to the event, perhaps by adding a handmade or handcrafted artwork to include in the spread!).
Check out Gabriela's cake-slash-edible sculpture.
And of course, before we forget who this is really all for, the celebrant herself! Here's Gabriela looking giddy amidst her party's setup.
Mariel wrote the sweetest caption on Instagram to accompany this photo: "Gabriela, i love you very much!!! You and your sister are my biggest blessings!!! God is so good to Mommy because He gave me you. There is nothing in the world I wouldn’t do for you."
Let's not forget the guests, either. This wouldn't have been as fun without people celebrating alongside Mariel and her family, so she made sure to thank those who were present during the day. According to Mariel, this was her very first Zoom party!
Overall, Mariel definitely did a lovely job to make Gabriela happy on this day. Hopefully her next month's milestones (and her first birthday!) can finally be spent in person with friends and family. For now, we're grateful for businesses that have rolled with the times, adjusting and evolving to the uniqueness of situations.
For mommies who've gathered inspiration from Mariel and Gabriela, The G Fete is definitely there to help out. They're ready with their own list of guidelines and FAQs. Find them on @theg_fete and start planning soon!
