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Eunice Kennedy Shriver Wore Her Grandmother’s Dior Wedding Dress to Get Married in Miami

After a week of non-stop rain, the skies were blue as the bride rode to church in a 1965 Lincoln Continental convertible….

Eunice Kennedy Shriver was originally supposed to marry Michael “Mikey” Serafin Garcia in front of 200 guests. But about two months before the wedding, due to the pandemic, they decided to significantly pare the guest list back to their immediate families. “We both have large immediate families,” Eunice notes. “So siblings, their families, and our parents alone made for 32 guests. We were hoping things would have eased by October, but we came to the realization that [with] the way things were, it didn’t feel right to ask guests to travel to Florida or do a larger event, especially if it wasn’t going to be the way we envisioned.” 

Eunice is the manager of art and experimental brand development at Best Buddies International, an organization founded by her father, Anthony Shriver, which is dedicated to helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She’s also the granddaughter of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, whom she was named after. Mikey is the president and CEO of Ocean Automotive Group, a luxury car dealership.

Like so many other engaged couples being forced to pivot their plans right now, Eunice and Mikey ran into obstacles given the constantly changing policies surrounding COVID-19. “We were supposed to have our reception at another restaurant’s private dining room, but then the capacity laws and regulations changed so we had to find a new venue for the reception a month before the wedding,” Eunice explains. “For a few days, the restrictions for indoor seating at restaurants changed daily in Miami. The back and forth was difficult to keep up with. Even within the month of our wedding, there were a few major changes due to the regulations.”

To help guide them through it all, the couple worked with Annie Lee of Daughter of Design, which they booked through her new platform, Plannie. “At the beginning, we thought we needed a larger package,” Eunice explains. “But when we scaled our event size down to more of a dinner party for our families, we realized working with a planner by the hour instead of a package made more sense for our micro wedding.”

In the lead up to the wedding, it rained every day for almost a week. But on Saturday, October 17th, the skies were clear blue. “I think my grandmother wanted to make sure I got to ride in her convertible,” Eunice says. The baby blue 1965 Lincoln Continental that served as the bride’s transportation to the church was originally gifted to Eunice’s grandmother from her grandfather—Eunice’s father has kept it in pristine working condition.

Early that afternoon, Eunice walked down the aisle at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, escorted by her father, wearing her grandmother’s Dior wedding dress. “My grandmother wore it at her wedding to my grandfather on May 23, 1953, and 67 years later, I wore it to marry Mikey,” Eunice says. “The dress has aged into a French vanilla ivory, and there are a few holes in it, but I didn’t care.” The bride and her grandmother happened to be the same height and have the same size waist, so the dress fit perfectly. Eunice worked with Ever After Miami to help restore it and create a new matching bodice and ivory veil. “The dress was as delicate as tissue paper,” Eunice says. “So we had to handle it with great care. I was afraid to even sit!” Mikey wore a Brioni tuxedo and bowtie and Tom Ford shoes for the occasion, and the bride’s two younger sisters, Chessy and Carolina, served as co-maids of honor in matching blue Jay Godfrey bridesmaid dresses.

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The ceremony was held at the Catholic church that Eunice’s family has attended every Sunday for her entire life—the place where she served as an altar server for 15 years and where the clergy have known her family for decades. “There was never a question as to where the ceremony would be,” Eunice says. “We had a traditional Catholic wedding with a full mass. Our families only filled the first few pews, but the mostly empty church was filled with music.”

“Although technically masks and social distancing are not required in places of worship in Florida, St. Patrick’s is very safety conscious and placed distance markings down the aisle and only let our family take their masks off for the processional,” Eunice explains. “Red tape every six feet down the aisle wasn’t exactly my vision, but it’s part of having a wedding in 2020. The church clergy has been at the bedside of many patients in hospitals and take the pandemic quite seriously.”

“It might have looked physically empty in the church with only 32 guests,” Mikey adds. “But the energy of that day filled the room. It was the best moment of my life. As I walked down the aisle with my mom, and then watched Eunice walk in with her dad, it was tough to hold in my tears. She was the most beautiful bride ever. Throughout the ceremony, I made sure to soak in every moment with her, until eventually walking out with a permanent smile for the rest of the evening.”

Afterwards, the couple took family photos at the church as well as outside with the convertible. Then the father of the bride drove the newlyweds to the Four Seasons Surf Club for the reception. “After our family dinner, I surprised Mikey by having a handful of our closest friends come to the Four Seasons Surf Club,” Eunice says. “Mikey is Mr. Social, and the small wedding was not his dream. I knew how much it would mean to him to see some of our closest friends to celebrate.”

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Nike Zoom Hyperflight “Safari” Official Images Reveal Bold Print Ahead of Holiday Release

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The Nike Zoom Hyperflight is getting a bold new look, with the “Safari” colorway coming soon. We have official photos of the unique design for a closer look. The sneaker sports bright orange accents and a translucent outsold, and is expected to arrive during the holiday season at a retail price of $190.

The new version is inspired by the Safari print that is familiar from the Air Safari. That pattern covers most of the Hyperflight’s soft, molded upper, giving the basketball shoe a unique look compared with some of the model’s other recent colorways. Together, the unusual texture and pattern make the silhouette feel especially suited to the adventurous design.

The primary contrast across the shoe is orange, used in the trim and other details. The bright color pops against the speckled base without being overwhelming. Black is also present in the design, on the glossy support structure around the midfoot and the soft leather collar. The look is topped off with a see-through outsole that adds another visual element to the overall color scheme.

The sneaker will drop with style code IZ2573-010 and is expected in men’s sizing. With a retail price tag of $190, Nike, Foot Locker, and Sheikh are among the expected retailers. As for when you can expect it, it’s likely to be the holiday season, though we don’t have a solid release date.

The “Safari” colorway comes amid a busy period for the Zoom Hyperflight. This year, Nike has revived the model in several colors, bringing a new wave of attention to the silhouette through a series of releases. Another forthcoming option is the vibrant “Green Apple” pair, also scheduled for a holiday season release.

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The Hyperflight’s history also provides context for the latest return. Jason Williams wore the model in the early 2000s, linking it to a memorable era for the sneaker. That association also helps explain why new colorways can generate excitement beyond the shoe’s look, especially for those who remember it from its previous run.

The Safari design is a definitive statement that does not change the characteristic shape of the Hyperflight. Instead, it uses the familiar silhouette as a canvas for a pattern that has already become recognizable through another Nike model. The orange accents provide a bright contrast, while the black midfoot structure and collar balance it out.

Now that official images have surfaced, sneaker fans have a clearer idea of what to expect from the holiday release. The $190 price, style code, and expected retail partners have also been identified, but a specific launch date has not been confirmed.

For Nike, the “Safari” is another way to bring attention back to the Zoom Hyperflight. One of its more distinctive new looks is this returning model, featuring speckled print, orange trim, black support details, and an icy-looking translucent outsole.

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Lil Yachty Previews Another Nike Air Force 1 Mid, This Time With Blue and Orange Stitching

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Lil Yachty has added another eye-catching design to his ever-growing collection of Nike US Force 1 Mids, this time going for a cleaner white look accented by blue and orange stitching. The rapper’s latest take on the shoe keeps the familiar silhouette. Still, it uses contrasting details to give the shoe its own identity, something the artist is known for, showing off a steady run of variations on the silhouette.

 

Dubbed the “White Contrast Stitch,” the pair features white leather across most of the upper. Rather than altering the classic Air Force 1 Mid profile or incorporating a strange material, the design uses stitching to separate the design visually. Blue stitching embellishes the leather panels, and each side of the shoe’s Swoosh is lined with orange.

 

The combo adds a subtle but noticeable splash of color to the mostly white sneaker. It’s a more muted take than some of the more adventurous pairs Yachty has shown recently, so this version feels like the more no-nonsense option in his growing collection.

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The new design adds to the long list of Air Force 1 Mid looks associated with the rapper this year. Earlier previews have featured a stars-and-stripes pair, an orange version with black stars, and a yellow colorway tied to ComplexCon. Each has put a different spin on the familiar silhouette, helping make Yachty’s run of designs a continuing talking point among sneaker watchers.

 

Earlier this year, another pair of the shoes, this time with blue and red detailing and thick white stitching, was also teased. That version is expected to launch around the holidays, but the details provided don’t confirm whether it will launch alongside the recently unveiled white one.

 

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Some questions remain unanswered about the “White Contrast Stitch” design. Nike has not confirmed any price, style code, or even whether the sneaker will be released to the public. The design has drawn attention through its online appearance and Yachty’s preview, but neither sets a launch date nor guarantees consumers can buy it.

 

That anticipation makes the latest reveal more of a first look than a proper release announcement. The white leather upper and blue-and-orange stitching are on display, but key retail details remain unknown. For now, there is no confirmed timeline for when the pair might hit stores, or if it will be offered beyond the preview.

 

Still, the design adds another variation to a collection that has featured a wide variety of colors and details. The white base makes this one more subtle, while the contrast stitching keeps it from being a straight-up all-white release.

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Yachty’s latest preview continues his ongoing relationship with the silhouette, with several other Air Force 1 Mid designs already shown this year. It’s not clear if the “White Contrast Stitch” pair will ever make it to the light of day, but it’s definitely added another distinct look to his growing collection.

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