Alejandro Ramírez Mustelier, a Cuban entrepreneur living in Spain, surprised his Italian girlfriend Elena Calamandrei at the Trocadero restaurant in Pilar de la Horadada, Alicante, by proposing to her "for real this time" with a huge bouquet of red roses. The owner of Bar Willy, located in La Torre de la Horadada, addressed his girlfriend, the mother of his two children, and presented her with a ring hidden among the flowers. "Gentlemen, don't look at me like that," the Cuban man said to the other diners as his girlfriend responded, "I knew it." At that moment, a musician playing the saxophone approached, and she broke down, hugging him around the neck, visibly emotional.
He then asked in front of all the restaurant's patrons, "Ms. Elena Calamandrei, mother of my two children, my partner of so many years, twenty already, twenty-something, will you marry me, but now for real?" Meanwhile, a young woman at another table in the restaurant was seen covering her face, very emotional, witnessing such a romantic scene.
At that moment, Elena Calamandrei hugged the musician, who then apologized to the rest of the patrons, clarifying that it was a surprise she did not expect. The couple received a warm round of applause from everyone in the restaurant.
Alejandro Ramírez left Cuba married to Elena Calamandrei, whose family was deeply involved in the culinary world. She encouraged him to open a Cuban restaurant in Spain. This led them to move from Italy to Madrid and then to La Torre de La Horadada. In Madrid, Ale, as his friends affectionately call him, worked in advertising distribution. He used the skills he gained from distributing flyers to promote Cuban-themed parties at Bar Willy with "free food" while charging only for the drinks.
The Journey of Alejandro and Elena
It took some time for the local residents to accept that Bar Willy, a long-standing establishment, would gradually transform into a Cuban restaurant that only opens eight months a year. When the end of the season approaches, many locals order tamales to freeze. The couple also owns a bar called La Bodeguita in a town near the Mar Menor, in the municipality of Los Alcázares (Murcia).
Details About Alejandro Ramírez and Elena Calamandrei's Romantic Proposal
Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about the heartwarming proposal of Alejandro Ramírez and Elena Calamandrei.
Where did Alejandro Ramírez propose to Elena Calamandrei?
Alejandro proposed at the Trocadero restaurant in Pilar de la Horadada, Alicante, Spain.
How did Alejandro make the proposal special?
Alejandro made the proposal special by presenting Elena with a huge bouquet of red roses and a ring hidden among the flowers, while a saxophonist played nearby, creating a romantic atmosphere.
What is the background of Alejandro Ramírez and Elena Calamandrei?
Alejandro and Elena have been together for over twenty years and have two children. Elena's family is deeply involved in the culinary world, which inspired Alejandro to open a Cuban restaurant in Spain.