Marjorie Barretto throws despedida de soltera for eldest daughter

FILE: “So this is me, saying goodbye to my Dani, turning over to Xavi all responsibilities knowing he can take care of her very well, and welcoming a new son into my family.” (Photo: @marjbarretto/Instagram)

Months after Marjorie Barretto’s eldest daughter Dani has gotten engaged with non-showbiz boyfriend Xani Panlilio, the 44-year-old actress/politician celebrates the event by throwing an intimate gathering for the couple’s closest friends and family last Sunday, April 14.

Marjorie shares a series of photos from the event, explaining her side letting go of her daughter, stating, “With only a few days left till my first daughter’s wedding. I gave her a Despedida De Soltera.

I have to admit, the wedding preparations have distracted me from really allowing myself to feel all the emotions that a Mom goes thru when her daughter is getting married, one of my greatest strengths is to mask my feelings so I can stay focused on my responsibilities, and get the job done first,” adding, “But last night, in the company of our families and closest friends, I felt that if we only continue to shower this couple with lots of love, prayers and guidance, they will do fine as a married couple.”

In the two images with Dani and her future son-in-law Xavi, Marjorie concludes, “So this is me, saying goodbye to my Dani, turning over to Xavi all responsibilities knowing he can take care of her very well, and welcoming a new son into my family.”

In response to her mother’s efforts, Dani also shares about the event, sharing, “Mom, thank you for throwing me the most beautiful and memorable despedida de soltera. I feel like even if I say thank you a million times, it’s still not enough for the many things you’ve done and sacrificed for me. I am not the easiest child to raise but because of your love and guidance, I actually turned out fine.

I love you so much. You’re the real MVP.”

Twenty-six-year-old Dani, who is Marjorie’s only daughter from former partner Kier Legaspi, got engaged surrounded by her family and friends last February 17. The date of their actual wedding is yet to be revealed.