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By Erica Corsano<\/em><\/p>\n

When it came time for Mima Argento and Sergio Pulice to choose a wedding venue, Miami was the clear option. The Canadian couple spent their first vacation together in the Magic City, leaving them enamored with each other, and with the region.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the first place I vacationed with Sergio. I fell in love with him and with Miami. It is also the place where he proposed, so it just felt natural that we would start our \u2018happily ever after\u2019 here,\u201d Argento explains.<\/p>\n

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Both Argento and Pulice come from a traditional Italian backgrounds where destination weddings are certainly not the norm. But the couple yearned for something a little bit more contemporary. They wanted to create a uniquely intimate (and utterly elegant) beachfront wedding that would leave a lasting impression on their loved ones. They felt that Acqualina was the perfect place to do just that.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom the moment we stepped foot and met event manager Jessica Roldan, and her team, we knew Acqualina was where we could make our dream wedding a reality,\u201d Argento exclaims.<\/p>\n

Mima and Sergio learned that Acqualina is the only hotel in South Florida to offers private, beachfront ceremonies catering to 50 guests, or less: this was the exclusivity factor they were looking for.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThey complemented each other really well and that made the process of planning really easy, seamless and enjoyable \u2026they had a really clear vision for what they wanted,\u201d Roldan explains. \u201cI loved the fact that they both had their clear roles and were equally involved. It was nice to see the groom invested in certain roles!\u201d<\/p>\n

The couple decided they wanted their wedding theme to be centered around elegance and opulence. Created by floral d\u00e9cor company La Feterie, white florals and candlelit tables helped set the mood both Mima and Sergio longed for.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI had a clear vision of the flower arrangements\u2026we both wanted the space to feel elegant and opulent,\u201d Aregnto explains. \u00a0\u201cWhite florals and candlelit tables are timeless.\u201d<\/p>\n

The \u2018timeless elegance\u2019 theme continued with the bride\u2019s stunning gown, designed by a Montreal-based designer, Alexander Taksev. The modern yet feminine dress hails from Taksev\u2019s \u201cIcon by Alexander\u201d collection.<\/p>\n

As for the menu, the foodie couple made sure to fully explore their options and choose gourmet selections that were the perfect mix of Italian favorites and South Florida delights.<\/p>\n

\u201cFood is very important in our culture. It is what brings us together, so we wanted the food to represent us, but also be familiar to our friends and family, and we wanted our guests to experience a taste of Miami,\u201d Argento explains.<\/p>\n

The globally inspired dishes included an array of seafood, (from ceviche to tartare), as well as more familiar Italian fare like Burrata, lamb, prosciutto, and Parmesan cheese. The main course featured local grouper.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe menu had a Mediterranean flair with Miami tastes,\u201d Roldan says. \u201cGrouper with macadamia and mango sauce evokes our DNA\u2014which is that Mediterranean feel\u2014but also has local south Florida products.\u201d<\/p>\n

The bride noted that while both she and the groom were raised Italian Catholics, they opted for a far less traditional wedding. Married by a brother-in-law who acted as the officiant, with vows exchanged ocean-side vs. altar-side, the modern nuptials radiated immense love and joyful energy felt by all.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe reality is that love is love, and love is so contagious that everyone wants to be a part of that,\u201d Argento says. \u201cThe love we felt from our family and friends was amplified by the gorgeous surroundings and the attention and service we received from the staff\u2014they made us feel like the most important people at the Acqualina that day.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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