Bar & Books

Welcome Party

Varso Tower

Night Before

Wedding Day

Roman Catholic Church of the Visitants

Ceremony

Belvedere Restaurant

Reception

Our Wedding

Frank and Claudia's paths first crossed in college at the University of Miami, where they frequented the same world without quite realizing it yet. They were paired together in Greek life, friends overlapped, and they often found themselves at the same events- two strangers brushing past each other unaware of the love that would one day change their lives.In 2016, fate pushed them closer together as Frank and Claudia embarked on a fun friends trip to the Fleites' key largo pad. It was since then Frank knew he met someone unforgettable, and he persisted in catching the woman of his dreams. In 2018 he reached out with a playful birthday-party message: "it’s that time of year again.” Claudia, busy with her father in town during her philanthropy event sadly couldn't witness the epic annual Frank birthday bash. Their story was far from over though. After graduation, they drifted in different locations, diving into their demanding medical careers. Claudia moved to Europe studying medicine in Poland, Frank to the midwest at Indiana, and once again becoming strangers passing by.Everything changed in 2022. Out of the blue, Claudia received a long, heartfelt message from Frank congratulating her on matching into anesthesiology and that he looked up to her. As a 4th year medical student, anesthesiology was also Franks dream specialty. Claudia's parents still remember seeing her face light up reading his words. They reconnected easily, with Claudia offering guidance and encouragement, and soon reunited at the upcoming anesthesiology conference.When they reunited, it felt like picking up an old conversation that had been waiting for years. Old friends that reminisced on their times in Miami together, talked about their medical school challenges and tribulations, toasted to how far they've come, and spent time with Frank's younger brother Gabe who also attended the conference as a future applicant. Over four unforgettable days together , they celebrated and laughed at good times, whilst professionally networking together and making quite the supportive team together.Once Claudia and Frank left the conference, they couldn’t stop thinking about each other. They fell in love quickly and the rest was history. Just two weeks later Claudia was flying as his plus one to the first of many friend weddings together. Despite Claudia starting her first year of residency and Frank finishing his last year of medical school, they somehow found time together constantly, through many many flights later…Ultimately Frank decided to come join Claudia in her residency in New England, so they could build a life together for the years to come. Through sleepless 24-hour call shifts, intense training and every possible challenge residency brought, they created a bond stronger than anything they had imagined. On Nov, 17 2024, Frank proposed to Claudia in front of the breathtaking Pitons of St Lucia, later surrounded by the love of both of their families to celebrate together.Together, they have faced the rigorous demands of their militant medical training together- the ups, downs, and surprises- always as a team. Recently, they learned they will be moving to the Midwest together to wrap up their rigorous anesthesiology training together, but still side by side. They are now joined by their greatest new joy, their furry family member- Oreo. This summer, they will begin their life in the Midwest in their second home, now as a married couple.They cannot wait to celebrate their journey of love with all those closest, who have supported them through all different phases of life. Your love and encouragement have meant the world to them, and they are beyond excited to celebrate their wedding day in her home country surrounded by their loved ones.

Our Love Story

Our Story

Photos

Bridal Party

Joanna Rymarowicz

Hera Jamal

Victoria Defrank

Lisa Greco

Olga Weisbaum

Natalie Jamal

Racquel Adzima

Amanda Sellers

Alexa Rigueiro

Alyssa Perez

Groomsmen 

Gabriel Rigueiro

Sebastian Rigueiro

Jon-Michael Barquin

Mike Iglesia

Jorgie Fleites

Gilberto Delgado

Eric Pequeno

Shiv Panigrahi

David Barquin

Luis Fernandez- Rocha

Wedding Party

Wedding day

We're celebrating in classic black tie style in a beautifully timeless historic setting. Tuxedos preferred for men, and floor length gowns, or elevated elegant evening dresses.

welcome party

Channel your inner 007 for a moody NYC style bar welcome party celebration. Cocktail attire requested- sharp suits, tuxedos, and elevated dresses. Keep it sleek, stylish and a little bit mysterious.

Dress Code

Highly recommended by bride and groom! Affordable 5 star luxury hotel near the bustle of the main Old Town square. Neighboring hotel to Raffles where bride &amp; groom are staying, and steps away from church ceremony! $$ approx 150-200/ night Individual booking via email h3378@sofitel.com or RigueiroWedding2026 in promo code box.Discount available 8/24-8/30Book by April 31st

Sofitel Warsaw Victoria

Ultra luxury hotel that the Bride &amp; Groom will be staying at! Near the bustle of the Old Town square. Highly recommended if you are looking to splurge. Steps away from the Wedding Ceremony. $$$$ approx $400-500/ night Required email booking through warsaw@raffles.comValid 8/24- 8/30Book by April 31st, 2026

Raffles Europejski Warsaw

On the other side of square from ceremony, near welcome party $$$ approx 200-300/ night Required individual booking via email reservation@hotelverte.comDiscount available 8/24- 8/30Book by April 31st

Hotel Verte, Warsaw, Autograph Collection

Very affordable hotel in the downtown area, a little further (~15 min drive) from the Old Town main square. Fixed discounted rates provided by wedding venue. 5 star hotel friendly for all budgets and if being near wedding hotels is a not priority $ approx $150 a night Valid 8/24- 8/30Book by April 31st

Regent Warsaw Hotel

Closest airport: WARSAW CHOPIN AIRPORT Nonstop direct flights from NYC, Miami, Chicago, SFNonstop flight from Miami on Saturdays &amp; TuesdaysLOT airlines is our favorite Polish airline!Also recommend Lufthansa, SAS, KLM, AirFrance, operated through Delta etc. few to name for common connecting flights

Claudia & Frank

Claudia & Frank

Things to Do

Old Town Square

Royal Baths Park (our venue park!)

Royal Castle in Warsaw- Museum

Old Town Rynek (Plaza)

Downtown Warsaw

High Garden Warsaw- 49th floor Rooftop Bar in Varso Tower

Willanow Palace- King Jan III

Warsaw Barbican- 16th century fortress

Polish National Opera

New World Street (Nowy Swiat)

Palace of Culture and Sciences