Rina Solorzano and Felix Siman

Rina Solorzano and Felix Siman
OCTOBER 15, 2011
As
Roaring
Twenties
Inspired
many childhood friends do, Rina and Felix lost touch
once they left for college. “We both moved back to Miami
around the same time and bumped into each other at a hookah
lounge a few years ago,” Rina recalls. The couple rekindled their
old friendship and developed a stronger, lasting relationship:
“As we reconnected we became best friends and fell in love. It
has been an amazing journey together since then!”
After committing to stick together for the long haul, the couple started looking into apartments to buy. “The one we really
liked had sold quickly, so when another [apartment] in the same
building became available we went to go look at it at night. Felix then surprised me by telling me he wanted to start our life
together right then, as he bent down on one knee in front of the
apartment!” says Rina.
Rina Solorzano and Felix Siman were married in a full-length
mass at Epiphany Catholic Church on October 15, 2011 with
350 of their closest family and friends. “We were just so happy
and couldn’t stop smiling. He looked like a prince!” says the
bride. “When I saw her start walking down the aisle, I was almost breathless; Rina looked more than breathtakingly stunning
and beautiful. I couldn’t stop thinking how I was so fortunate to
spend the rest of my life with my best friend and love,” says the
groom, sweetly.
Décor for the reception, held at the historic Alfred I. Dupont
Building, was reminiscent of the roaring twenties – “everything
white with lots of feathers and a Coco Chanel vibe with hanging
pearls.” Rina’s vision for a modern-day take on a 1920s-inspired
wedding was beautifully executed by A Joy Wallace and event
planner Lourdes Milian. Chef Elgin Woodman of A Joy Wallace
Catering provided an exquisite menu for the evening, consisting of a variety of stations with Mediterranean, Italian, American,
and Spanish cuisines.
The building’s historical vault was decked out lavishly with
a full display of white candies and desserts: rock candy, marshmallows, gum balls, white-chocolate covered pretzels, cupcakes, white swirl pops, sugared almonds, and more.
Guests enjoyed an evening full of entertainment. “The music
was amazing; we danced the whole night! We really celebrated
and so did everyone else,” says the groom. A special surprise
at the end of the night was an extraordinary Carnivale performance complete with dancers, drummers, and stilt walkers!
PHOTOGRAPHER: UNIQUE DESIGN STUDIOS
Ceremony Site: Epiphany Catholic Church; Reception Site: Alfred I. Dupont Building;
Wedding Planner: Lourdes Milian Productions: Caterer: A Joy Wallace; Cake: A Joy
Wallace; Floral & Decor: A Joy Wallace; Video: Jelly Films; Band: The Culture; DJ: DJ
Krazor; Dancers: Black & Wine Events; Transportation: Meilan Limousine
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