Our flagship
event, The Wedding Convention took
place in Trinidad and Tobago on September 21, 2013 at The Banquet and
Conference Centre, Movie Towne. We were overwhelmed with the support of
the local wedding industry and the hundreds of brides and grooms who came by.
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L-R – Simone Sant-Ghuran,
Managing Director Trinidad Weddings,
Andrea Coutain – Managing Director,
Eventuality Lifestyle Events,
Cheryl & Shea Bailey – presenters
at The
Wedding Convention
from Yellow Umbrella Events, Texas, USA.
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This event was
a collaboration between Trinidad Weddings.com and Eventuality Lifestyle Events.
Our goal
was to bring together the best vendors, for an invaluable opportunity to
network with each other, build their brands and promote their businesses.
The aim was also to create a high-quality
Wedding Convention and Expo that carried an international standard.
Trinidad Weddings.com has had many
years’ experience matching brides and grooms with wedding vendors, so it was
only fitting that we take this marketing knowledge and use it to produce a Wedding
Convention!
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| Vashti Ram-Maharaj, Manager of the Banquet & Conference Centre welcomes guests at The Wedding Professionals' Cocktail Breakfast |
The day’s event was two-part. The first being a “Cocktail Breakfast For Wedding Professionals” and the second part focused on the “Wedding Expo.”
The Cocktail Breakfast For Wedding
Professionals was the
first official opportunity for networking that the Wedding Industry
has had in Trinidad and Tobago. This session was highly-interactive, as
wedding vendors and event professionals gained insight from two experts who
have been successful in the wedding business.
The headline speakers were power
couple, Cheryl and Shea Bailey from
Yellow Umbrella Events, USA. They facilitated sessions on “Marrying Your Creative side to Your
Business side,” How to have a more effective Web Presence” and “Effective
Networking Skills for The Wedding Industry.”
The Wedding
Expo was open to the public by
paid entry between 1-8 pm.
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| One of the stunning cakes on display by Bakery Treatz |
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| Display from Jennifer Goberdhan Signature Weddings |
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| Hummer Limo from Transport Solutions Limited |
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| Display by Emerald Designs Limited |
Our event featured:
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Displays and demonstrations from top wedding vendors.
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A roster of tailored workshops and presentations, in a
separate conference room between 1-6pm. During this time, guests got ideas,
asked questions, won vouchers and gained valuable wedding planning tips.
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Complimentary appetizers from chefs and caterers such as Jaffa Restaurant, O'Reilly's Catering, Tikka Masala, The Cupcake Wench & Bakery Treatz.
. Complimentary wine and vodka cocktails from our elite sponsor, Marketing and Distribution
. A full Beauty Bar - featuring makeup demos, makeovers, eye lash extensions, mehendi and airbrush makeup.
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Fabric
tote bags at the door.
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Gift
vouchers and fabulous grand prizes:
1. A lucky couple won a 3-night, 4 day honeymoon in
Antigua courtesy Jolly Beach Resort!
2. One lucky bride won a fabulous Hummer limo
bachelorette party ride for her friends, courtesy Transport Solutions Limited!
Beautiful floral decor was executed by Anthea Walcott of Flowers To Treasure
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| Ladies' Entertainment by The Untitled Ultra Lounge |
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| Vocalist, Joel John serenading the ladies at the Bachelorette Party |
There was also a Hott 93.5 FM After-Convention Party for
all brides and one of their female friends/bridesmaids. This party ended the
event with a bang - featuring DJ Franco, live updates on Hott 93.5 FM with
Warren P., vocalist Joel John and a guest appearance by the Untitled
Ultra Lounge entertainers.
The event
was sponsored and supported by: Hott 93.5 FM, AVIt Support, BakeryTreatz, Jennifer Goberdhan Signature Weddings, Republic Bank Ltd, The Outlet
Market, TW Wed-Zine Magazine, Marketing & Distribution, Emerald Designs Limited, Transport Solutions Limited and The Guest Factor.
For more information and more photos, please visit: www.facebook.com/TheWeddingConventionTT
To exhibit at The Wedding Convention 2014, please email contactus@trinidadweddings.com
Photos on this page by Triniscene.com and Nicholas Khan of Lime.tt
