Hi, everyone! Welcome to another article on Greta’s Junkyard. If you’re new here, this is a beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and travel blog I started in September 2013. It serves as a dump site of my favorite things, too! My name is Gretchen Gatan Fragada, and I’m a writer and editor based in Quezon City, Metro Manila.
I’m also the founder and editor-in-chief of The Metro Edit, your curated source of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle in the Metro. On top of being a career woman, I’m a wife to Cayo, a fur mom to Booboo and Bellatrix, and a first-time mom to a toddler daughter named Cambria. Last March 9, I celebrated my 35th birthday! And as someone who enjoys spending quality time with her family and close friends, I decided to throw an intimate brunch at Buttery and Co. along White Plains, Katipunan.My Brunch Bunch at Buttery and Co.
I’ll never forget the first time I attended an event at Buttery and Co. in 2022. It was the launch of a baby bottle brand and I met a lot of new moms navigating their way around parenthood as well.
The second time I visited Buttery and Co. was in 2023 when Cayo, Cambria, and I had a family date! Because I loved the food and ambiance so much, I felt like it was the perfect venue to throw my intimate brunch with family and friends.
We were around 40 people and I availed of their Make Your Own Menu, which included the House Salad, Aglio Olio, Pan Seared Chicken, and Beef Stroganoff. It also came with a free round of iced tea. For dessert, they added Mini Cream Puffs and Mini Mamon. Then I had two birthday cakes, one of which was care of Buttery and Co.
To add to the iced tea, my parents sponsored a case of Tall Wines Moscato from S&R, which made the event more fun for my cousins and friends.
The Little Details
Backdrop and Styling Care Of Island Creatives
Island Creatives, the same stylist from Cambria’s first birthday, helped translate my birthday invite into a beautiful backdrop. Moreover, they added little styling details on the tables to tie everything together.
Matching Outfits
Love, Bonito sponsored the Erinn Babydoll Maxi Dress in Heirloom Botanicals, and Anya Tie Back Midi Dress in Heirloom Botanicals for mine and Cambria’s matching outfits. The design was so perfect for my birthday’s floral theme!
Giveaways Care of Cetaphil, SamTing, and Auro Chocolate
As a beauty girlie, I wanted to treat everyone to some skincare! So I filled abaca bags with Cetaphil products, SamTing PH hand sanitizers, and dark chocolates from Auro Chocolate. These personalized giveaways also served as place cards for each table.
A Memorable 35th Birthday at Buttery and Co.
Reflecting on my 35th birthday celebration, I’m so overwhelmed with gratitude for the cherished moments spent with my family and friends. The joy of being surrounded by their laughter, love, and warmth made the milestone truly unforgettable. And Buttery and Co. definitely provided the perfect venue. Everyone enjoyed their delectable cuisine as much as I did!
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