BARRANQUILLA, June 19, 2025
Love, Football, and a Fairytale Wedding
Footballer Luis Díaz and Geraldine Ponce’s wedding was a dream come true, meticulously planned with unique details reflecting their love story.
- The wedding was planned by Andrés Cardona and Ney Nieto.
- Geraldine’s favorite color is red, influencing the decor.
- The reception included four stations, with a red room dedicated to desserts.
What happens when a soccer star’s love story meets the magic of a meticulously planned wedding? The answer is a celebration filled with romance and personal touches, just as Luis Díaz and Geraldine Ponce envisioned.
The couple sought to represent their love story in every detail of their special day. After a discreet ceremony, Wedding Planner Andrés Cardona and decorator Ney Nieto unveiled the exclusive details of the year’s most talked-about wedding. The couple’s wedding was a beautiful blend of classic elegance and personal touches.
The event was orchestrated by Andrés Cardona and Ney Nieto, who were connected to the couple through Barranquilla Carnival Queen 2016, Marcela García. “When I met them, we immediately clicked on our personalities,” Andrés said.
Initially, the bride envisioned a romantic, timeless, and white wedding. However, they had to postpone the marriage because Geraldine was expecting her second daughter, Charlotte. Nieto, an expert in floral decorations, and Cardona have been working together for 12 years, collaborating to bring this dream to life.
What were some of the unique elements of the wedding? The celebration included four stations that represented the bride and groom, with food provided by the Marriott hotel and cocktails by Bartending Colombia. A red room, honoring the bride’s favorite color, was dedicated to desserts.
Geraldine’s love for red was a key element. The couple decided to highlight local talent, making the event even more special. The event featured four stations, reflecting the couple’s tastes, with a special red room for desserts.
The desserts, especially Luis’s favorite arequipe, were a highlight. The Verbenera station, in honor of the bride’s mother’s fast-food business, allowed guests to create their own salchipapas, hot dogs, or hamburgers.
The organizers described the experience with gratitude, highlighting the joy of creating the wedding of Geraldine and Luis’s dreams. The planners cherish memories like watching a Luis Díaz match during the planning process. “It was a very marvelous day full of emotions,” they said. “And you have to add that she always trusted our job and that also gives us a lot of joy. The wedding was like Geraldine and Luis dreamed it.”
