The Fernandez brothers-Manny, Moe, Juan and Gabe, the mariachi quartet who once serenaded Erica-readily agreed to share the stage with the Cuban marimba and salsa band hired for the reception. For this wedding, the special events staff at Las Palmas Hotel generously decorated the large patio with twinkling lights. papier-mâché parrots, little wooden guitars and lots and lots of bright, tissue-paper flowers.
The mother of the bride wore a pink floral gown while the bridesmaids-Maritza and Tai-looked terrific in amethyst cocktail dresses. Of course, the bride outshone them all in her strapless cream satin, the fabric draped beautifully to highlight her natural curves, her lovely shoulders and the special glow of her skin. Erica had the dress hemmed to her knees so she had plenty of room to kick up her heels as the night progressed, a beautiful sultry night filled with the promise of magic and romance.