Bride and groom embrace on elegant staircase with white vases and floral decor, bride wearing lace mermaid gown.

 

Julianna + Michael | Una boda elegante en el corazón de Ponce

 

Hay bodas que tienen una elegancia que parece pertenecer al lugar donde se celebran.


La boda de Julianna y Michael fue precisamente así.


Desde los preparativos en el Ponce Plaza Hotel & Casino, pasando por la ceremonia en la histórica Iglesia La Merced, hasta la celebración en el Antiguo Casino de Ponce, cada parte del día estuvo llena de detalles, emoción y momentos que hicieron de esta una boda verdaderamente especial.


Y para mí, fue un privilegio poder documentarla.


Los preparativos de Julianna en Ponce Plaza


Comenzamos el día en el Ponce Plaza Hotel & Casino, uno de mis hoteles favoritos en Ponce.


En la habitación de Julianna todo estaba listo para comenzar una de las jornadas más importantes de su vida.


Rodeada de sus chicas, risas y mucha emoción, comenzamos a documentar esos pequeños momentos que muchas veces pasan demasiado rápido: los últimos detalles del vestido, el maquillaje, el peinado y la complicidad entre la novia y sus acompañantes.


Julianna lucía espectacular.


Su vestido, adquirido en Bridals by Lori – “Say Yes to the Dress” en Atlanta, Georgia, aportaba una elegancia clásica que se convirtió en uno de los elementos protagonistas de sus fotografías.


Mientras tanto, los chicos también estaban listos para comenzar el día. Aprovechamos algunos momentos para crear retratos en el Balcón Saurí, uno de los espacios que ofrece el Ponce Plaza para crear imágenes con mucha personalidad.


Una ceremonia llena de emoción en La Merced


La ceremonia se celebró en la Iglesia La Merced en Ponce, un templo que siempre me ha gustado por la majestuosidad de su arquitectura y, especialmente, por su impresionante altar dorado.


Cuando llegó el momento de la entrada de Julianna, la emoción de Michael era evidente.


Ese instante en que el novio ve por primera vez a la novia caminando hacia el altar es uno de los momentos que más disfruto fotografiar.


No hace falta dirigir nada.


La mirada lo dice todo.


Y ese día, la emoción estuvo presente tanto en Michael como en sus familiares y amigos, quienes acompañaron a la pareja durante la ceremonia y fueron parte de uno de los capítulos más importantes de su historia.


Una recepción elegante en el Antiguo Casino de Ponce


Después de la ceremonia llegó el momento de celebrar.


Y pocos lugares en Ponce tienen el carácter y la elegancia del Antiguo Casino de Ponce.


Este edificio histórico, construido en 1922, es actualmente uno de los espacios de recepción más reconocidos del sur de Puerto Rico. Su arquitectura, sus salones ornamentados y sus detalles históricos crean un escenario extraordinario para una boda elegante.


Para Julianna y Michael, el Casino fue el escenario perfecto.


La decoración de Azio Floral complementó la arquitectura del salón con arreglos florales elegantes, mientras la iluminación y los detalles del espacio creaban una atmósfera cálida y sofisticada.


Pero antes de que comenzara la fiesta, tuvimos la oportunidad de crear algunos retratos de los recién casados dentro del salón.


Y aquí es donde esta boda realmente cobra vida visualmente.


Una novia, un salón histórico y una fotografía para recordar


Una de mis imágenes favoritas de esta boda es la fotografía de Julianna y Michael en medio del gran salón del Antiguo Casino.


El vestido extendiéndose sobre el piso de madera.


Los candelabros iluminando el espacio.


Los grandes espejos y detalles arquitectónicos alrededor de ellos.


Y la pareja en el centro de todo.


Es una fotografía que resume perfectamente lo que hace especial al Antiguo Casino de Ponce como escenario para una boda:


historia, arquitectura y romance en un mismo lugar.


Una celebración con sabor puertorriqueño


La recepción también tuvo muchos detalles que reflejaban el carácter de una celebración puertorriqueña.


Boscio Catering estuvo a cargo del banquete, incluyendo una espectacular estación de comida donde no podía faltar el lechón.


El ambiente musical estuvo a cargo de Sin Prisa, acompañado por los Pleneros de Lago, creando ese contraste perfecto entre elegancia y celebración que caracteriza tantas bodas en Puerto Rico.


Y para quienes disfrutaron de una buena taza de café, El Barista de la Montaña añadió otro detalle especial a la experiencia.


El resultado fue una recepción llena de buena comida, música, amigos y familia.


Exactamente como debe sentirse una boda.


Una boda en el Antiguo Casino de Ponce que lo tuvo todo


La boda de Julianna y Michael fue una combinación hermosa de tradición, elegancia y celebración.


Desde los momentos íntimos de los preparativos en Ponce Plaza, hasta la emoción de la ceremonia en La Merced y la celebración en uno de los edificios históricos más importantes de Ponce, cada parte del día tenía algo que contar.


Y eso es precisamente lo que busco cuando documento una boda:


No solamente fotografiar cómo se veía el día.


Fotografiar cómo se sintió.

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Proveedores


Preparación: Ponce Plaza Hotel & Casino

Ceremonia: Iglesia La Merced, Ponce

Recepción: Antiguo Casino de Ponce

Fotografía: Rafy Vega Photography

Coordinación: Lourdes Estrada

Arreglo personal: Stilos Salon by Jessenia Hernández

Vestido: Bridals by Lori – “Say Yes to the Dress” | Atlanta, GA

Decoración: Azio Floral

Banquete: Boscio Catering

Bizcocho: Rosa Saure

Música de ceremonia y cóctel: Harp Serenade

Música de recepción: Sin Prisa

Pleneros: Pleneros de Lago

Coffee Bar: El Barista de la Montaña

Video: Imagine Video Production – Jorge Garcia

 

LA HISTORIA CONTINÚA...

 

Hay algo especial en volver a estas fotografías años después.


Porque una boda no es solamente un evento.


Es una colección de momentos que con el tiempo se convierten en recuerdos familiares.


Y para Julianna y Michael, el Antiguo Casino de Ponce fue el escenario donde comenzó oficialmente uno de los capítulos más importantes de su historia.


¿Te imaginas tu boda en este lugar?