Exclusivity, like great jewels, only dazzles when it is hidden until the precise moment. The wedding of Alonso Aznar and Renata Collado, Held last Saturday in Mérida, Yucatán, it became a perfect example of this art of mystery. While the social press and the curious searched for any clues, the event took place in a carefully protected bubble. It was not until this Wednesday that the images of the wedding, under the protection of a photographic exclusive, came to light, revealing what had been a feast of elites with a colonial flavor.
The day before, Palomeque House, a 19th century mansion steeped in history, witnessed the welcome cocktail. Between high stone walls and tree-lined patios, the guests toasted the happiness of the couple. The details left nothing to chance: soft lights mixed with the warmth of the tropical air, while the first dresses began to display their fabrics and cuts. The night was a poetic rehearsal for the big show the next day, it was marked by an elegance devoid of ostentation.
On Saturday, under the clear Yucatan sky, the Hacienda Sac Chich welcomed the bride and groom and their select group of guests. The ceremony marked the beginning of a day that overflowed with style and tradition. Renata Collado, the bride, appeared like an ethereal vision, sheathed in a white dress with pure lines and romantic airs, a design that slipped between classic and contemporary.
The delicate lace on the edges of the veil evoked Mexican craftsmanship, while the cut of the skirt revealed a subtle modernity. Alonso Aznar wore an impeccably crafted traditional morning suit. Although he stood out not so much for his suit, but for his bearing: a balance between solemnity and closeness, which may well be his personal hallmark.
If anything attracted glances and comments, it was, without a doubt, the guests’ outfits. Ana Botella, mother of the groom, served as proud godmother and took much of the limelight with a powder pink dress, adorned with subtle chiffon knots on the neckline and skirt. This serenely elegant design was accompanied by a matching headdress, which successfully replaced the traditional Spanish mantilla. There was no shortage of vibrant colors, like the ones they chose Ana Aznar, sister of the groom, and her sister-in-law Mónica Abascal. Both opted for dresses that broke with the sobriety of the ceremony, providing flashes of energy and modernity. But the one who really sparked murmurs was Tamara Falcó, with a spectacular red skirt that, when she walked, seemed to flutter like a banner in the breeze. The men, faithful to the classic code, wore morning coats in shades of gray. José María Aznar, former president of the Government and father of the groom, He wore a solemn demeanor, while Alejandro Agag, Alonso’s brother-in-law, provided his usual security under the brim of a straw hat that soon became the accessory of the day.
After the ceremony, the guests moved to a reserved space within the Matilde Squad, a modern construction that, surrounded by nature, seemed to want to merge past and present. There, under the warm light of candles and the whisper of music, a dinner was served that followed the format of imperial tables, with wild flowers and touches of minimalist design. The privacy of this wedding was, without a doubt, its greatest luxury. In a world saturated with exhibitionism, the silence around the event became a sign of exclusivity. That the images have been revealed days later may be a courtesy gesture towards the magazine that does business publishing the event, which is Hello, of course. Beyond the display of fashion, what remains of this event is a feeling of balance between the Mexican and the Spanish, between the intimate and the public. Alonso Aznar and Renata Collado managed, at their wedding, not only to seal their love, but also to orchestrate a celebration that will be remembered both for what they showed and for what they knew how to hide.
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