Itzel & Randy’s wedding at La Divina Pastora

A story that began with a little note

Itzel and Randy have known each other since childhood. They were classmates at ballet school, and he was her secret crush. Nothing happened back then, and their paths diverged when she emigrated as a teenager.

Years later, now as adults, they met again outside of Cuba. She helped him reconnect with his profession, and their bond grew naturally. During a trip to Havana, they revived one of those simple, happy childhood memories: the notes they used to pass in class with the big question, “Yes or no?”. He had never passed one to her back then—but now, he still had time. So he did. And of course, she said yes. That’s how they became a couple.

That same note became part of the wedding, framed in a small picture on the head table. It’s those personal details, the stories couples carry with them, that bring an authentic and emotional touch to every wedding.

La Divina Pastora: a spectacular wedding venue

Coming back to Cuba for their wedding was no ordinary decision. His family is here, and there were people they simply couldn’t imagine that day without. Returning meant celebrating with their loved ones, reconnecting with their story, and doing it in the place that still feels like home.

La Divina Pastora offered them a seaside garden with the city in the background. That view—with Havana as a symbolic backdrop—is exactly what many couples look for when choosing this venue. For them, it also made perfect sense.

The decoration: greenery with personality and thoughtful details

The concept of this wedding was a thoroughly designed greenery theme, from the white and green floral arch at the ceremony to the layout of the tables, lighting, and overall visual flow.

During the day, the setup was already beautiful: the altar facing the sea, the decorated chairs, the hand-painted dance floor in the center, and the dinner area arranged under black lanterns. Everything added texture and structure to the garden.

The concept was also inspired by a very personal style: the aesthetic of their own home. Rustic chic, with lots of wood, greenery, and a warm atmosphere. That identity was reflected in every element of the décor, making the space feel truly theirs.

But it was at night when the atmosphere truly peaked. Warm lights, glowing lanterns, and greenery lit from below transformed everything. The head table was framed with a design that echoed the ceremony’s structure —wood and white flowers— but now with hanging lanterns, highlighting its central place in the setup.

And among the personal details, a few that truly defined the wedding’s identity:

– The wall of hats and fans at the entrance.

– The sign featuring the bride’s favorite cocktail.

– And the little frame on the head table, with the “Yes or no?” note that marked the beginning of everything.

Private vows

Itzel and Randy decided to read their vows after the ceremony, alone, in front of the now-empty altar. No microphones, no speeches, just the two of them.

Even though reading vows during the ceremony is one of the most emotional moments, some couples choose to do it in private. Because sometimes there are things you want to say without an audience, without pauses, without protocol.

When dancing is more than just dancing

To open the dance floor, they organized a sequence of dances with their favorite people: he danced with his mom, she with her brother and then with her mom. It was a very emotional moment. A way to start the party by sharing with those who have always been there.

Later, Itzel and Randy opened the dance floor together. They’re both ballet dancers, but when it comes to Cuban rhythms, they move with a grace and flavor that’s just unreal. Watching them dance made you jealous—in sync, relaxed, and enjoying every beat. This party was made for them.

The music never stopped, and neither did the energy. It was a night lived from beginning to end, full of the joy of being back and celebrating the way only they know how.

The Aire de Fiesta experience

We truly enjoy it when a couple we’ve worked with for months —or even years— lives their wedding to the fullest. With Itzel and Randy, that’s exactly what happened.

We always tell our couples: the most important thing is to live that day intensely, because it flies by. Seeing them enjoy it from the first moment to the last, so connected to their story and their people, was also special for us.

To accompany them through the entire process and be there when everything becomes real is still the best reminder of why we do what we do.