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Nico, Alia Pumaren host a three-day wedding affair

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Nico, Alia Pumaren host a three-day wedding affair

Guests flew to Bali, Indonesia to celebrate with them

By Jane Kingsu-Cheng

It was a romantic three-day trip for the families and friends of Juan Carlos “Nico” D. Pumaren and Ronica-Alia S. Hortaleza as they whisked their loved ones away to Nusa Dua in Bali, Indonesia. Nico is the son of Cong. Franz and Ma. Lourdes “Odette” Pumaren, while Ronica is the daughter of Don Ronnie and Rica-Elah Hortaleza.

MB (54).jpg — Trygve Olaivar, Mr. Donato Almeda, Senator Sonny Angara, Hon. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, Bride: Ronica-Alia S. Hortaleza, Groom: Juan Carlos D. Pumaren, Hon. Eugenio Lacson, Arch. Nataniel Romero, and Mr. Rhuel Santos

MB (61).jpg — Luigi, Odette, Juan Carlos, Hon. Franz, and Maxine Pumaren

MB (59).jpg — Techie Hagedorn, Raymund Alimurung, Odette Pumaren, Hon. Joy Belmonte, Hon. Franz Pumaren, Member of Parliament Putu Supadma Rudana, Remedios Almeda, Mariann De Dios, Donato Almeda, Miguel and Annalyn Garcia

Groomsmen: Reghis Romero, Renzo Manalo, Sid Guanio and Atty. Ron Carlo Hortaleza. Bottom Groomsmen: Don Rohan Hortaleza, Luigi Pumaren, Rich Reyes, Paolo Darroca, Eng. Raphael Hortaleza with Bridesmaides Anika Almeda, Jess Calooy, Pia Trinidad, Maryss del Rosario, Carmela Fortuna, Maxine Pumaren, Bride and Groom, Eng. Tara Imperial, Alexa Callanta, Denise Foz, and Kayla Peneyra

Guests flew in to join the festivities, which lasted from Dec. 1 to 3, 2023, starting with the Despedida de Soltera set in the garden of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. The wedding ceremony was set at the hotel’s Majestic Chapel, which gave the guests a view of the scenic Indian Ocean. Ronica was breathtaking in a lace gown by Monique Lhuiller, with makeup done by John Pagaduan and hair styled by Kierlo Velasco. Nico looked dapper in a custom gray double-breasted suit by Sartoria Dalcuore.

MB (55).jpg — Ronica-Alia S. Hortaleza, and Juan Carlos D. Pumaren

Godfathers Member of Parliament Putu Supadna Rudana, Donato Almeda, Arch. Nathaniel Romero, Tygve Olaivar, Rhuel Santos, Sen. Sonny Angara, and Hon. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez with godmothers Karol Hortaleza, Hon. Joy Belmonte, Winnie Go, Michelle Montenegro, Tati Fortuna, and Pinky Antonio

MB (57).jpg — Eng. Don Raphael, Don Rohan, Rica-Elah, Ronica-Alia, Don Ronnie, and Atty. Ron Carlo Hortaleza

Cocktails and reception followed at the Cliff Lawn with host DJ Tony Toni who welcomed the guests.

MB (56).jpg — Hon. Tonypet Alabano, Barbie Pardo, Techie and Philip Hagedorn, Odette and Hon. Franz Pumaren, Miles Roces, Apples Aberin, Leah and Sean Lewis, Annalyn Garcia, Winnie Go, and Miguel Garcia

A five-hour after party at the Ritz Ballroom with DJ Rammy Bitong had everyone dancing all night long. Gracious hosts and newlyweds, Nico and Ronica made sure their guests were well taken care of with a Hangover Brunch set the next day.

Annalyn Garcia, Abel Serrano, Talia Asuncion, Winnie Go, Dong Ronquillo, Kathy Ventura, Dr. Jennie Diaz, and Tin Tueres

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