Evenings with TW - Part 2

www.trinidadweddings.com held its 2^nd Annual Evenings with TW event on January 29, 2015 at the House of Angostura. 

The intention, for the second year running was to provide a forum for wedding and event professionals to network with each other in a relaxed setting.

 

Melissa Besson from The House of Angostura

Simone Sant-Ghuran, Manager/Founder of www.trinidadweddings.com welcomed guests and introduced Melissa Besson, Hospitality Manager at the House of Angostura (above), who gave attendees information on Angostura’s bar services and venue rental facilities.

There was a full house of entrepreneurs and creatives from the wedding and event services industry; and they had a fabulous time networking and socializing with each other!

 

 

Feature speaker, Life Coach - Nigel Wall (see below) took attendees on an inspirational journey on how to tap into their infinite potential.

Guests got to participate in an interactive game on the best practices of entrepreneurial legends. Here’s the winning trio:

 

The winners of the networking game congratulated by Simone Sant-Ghuran, Manager/Founder www.trinidadweddings.com (3rd from left)

There was even a “Get Social” prize which went to photographer Paul Christopher from Walk on Water Photography who used the hashtag #EveningswithTW first, in social media posts before the event.

 

Paul Christopher receiving his prize from Simone Sant-Ghuran, Manager/Founder www.trinidadweddings.com. Photo by Aarti Gosine

Hors d’oeuvres of stuffed baby potatoes, vegetable kabobs, salmon-filled cucumber cups, lamb meatballs, chicken kabobs and tres leches cake, were provided by Les Bourgeois Gourmet Catering.

Photo by Aarti Gosine

Guests sampled prosecco, wines and Daily’s cocktail mixes from Angostura.

There was also local liqueur by Deckie’s Liqueurs in enticing flavours such as: coconut, guava and passion fruit to name a few.

A selection of Deckie's Liqueurs. Photo by Aarti Gosine

The evening ended off on a sweet note too! 

Every guest received a gift of Gina’s Chocolates’ heart-shaped “Razzledazzle” – a dark chocolate shell with a filling of organic raspberries, oranges and white chocolate 

( see below)

Lime.tt sponsored photography and media coverage for the event. 

CLICK here for full event photos from Lime.tt

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The Lord of the Wines

Maybe, like me, you've come to associate New Zealand with The Lord of The Rings/The Hobbit Trilogy movies. After all, the rolling green hills, lush forests, mysterious caves and even active volcanoes make the idyllic setting for "Middle Earth."

At the Oyster Bay Launch at the Trinidad Hilton, hosted by Massy Distribution, I discovered though, that New Zealand also plays home to some of the world's most distinguished wines. In fact, many wine connoisseurs attribute this to New Zealand's unique terrain and climate.

At the event last night, guests were treated to a wine tasting and education facilitated by my friend Francis Ragbir ( one of T&T's very own wine experts and also an all round jolly fellow!). 
 

Francis telling us all about the proper way to do a wine tasting

I was surprised to find out that Oyster Bay is the #1 premium New Zealand wine brand in the USA and is ranked #7 in terms of premium wine brands imported into the US. The last two years in a row, has also seen Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc being listed as a Top 200 wine brand in Wine and Spirits Magazine.

Even the Wall Street Journal has poured ( pun intended!) accolades onto Oyster Bay, citing that "Every seafood restaurant should have a Sauvignon Blanc from Oyster Bay." Across the pond, it's also the most consumed merlot in the UK. Interesting facts, indeed.

We were asked to sample four wines in turn and each came with a food pairing. 

Four tastings of wine each, makes for very happy bloggers!

 Here's my take on them (I'm no wine expert but I can tell you what I liked!):

Salmon cake, brie cheese in filo, tuna taster in cucumber and beef brisket (on the spoon)

Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc - My favourite of the four! This was a medium-bodied, aromatic, spicy wine. I would even say that for me, I detected herbal notes. Definitely a type of wine that you can savour. We were asked to sample it with a tuna taster wrapped in cucumber. 

Oyster Bay Marlborough Chardonnay  - This was a crisp, tart wine that you could perhaps start dinner off with and continue drinking, since it's light bodied. At first whiff, I got hints of peach. We were asked to sample this with the salmon cake.



Oyster Bay Marlborough Pinot Noir - This was very fruity and fragrant - with notes of vanilla and cherries. We were asked to try it with brie cheese wrapped in filo pastry. This wine would also pair well with chicken and fish.

This Merlot also went very well with the chocolate and fruit dessert.

Oyster Bay Hawke's Bay Merlot - This medium-bodied wine had big, rich flavour. I'm actually not keen on red wine but I would definitely have this another time; since I found its acidity level perfect for me. This was my second favourite of the four. 

We were asked to try it with beef brisket. I certainly think, as a red wine option, that this would be a crowd pleaser for weddings



All in all, my table had so many interesting people and blogger friends that I felt quite at home. Every one left with a gift bag with this nifty wine opener!

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The Face of Trinidad Weddings Magazine 2015

We’ve always featured real brides on the cover of our magazine, the TW Wed-Zine

It’s our philosophy here at www.trinidadweddings.com,plus, we think there’s no better inspiration for our readers than a local bride smiling prettily back at them!

Our next cover could feature you! 

This is why we've launched the #FaceofTW promotion.

Every day since our promotion started last week, we have been flooded with entries but here are just some of the beauties who've entered:

To find out how to enter and win FABULOUS prizes, click here: http://www.trinidadweddings.com/FaceofTW/

A return to the 1950's - Trinidad Weddings at Stechers Shoppers' Night

Don't blame us - we're in the business of weddings, so there's nothing we love more than themed events (occupational hazard!); and even better...one that includes a starlet from the Old Hollywood era.

So, you know we were excited when our friends at Stechers ( there they are below, looking all glammed up!):

Sent us this: 

Here are some snaps from the event:

Simone, Editor of Trinidad Weddings, takes a shopping break, in front of the Stechers Haven Spa, Long Circular Mall

One of my favourite perfume bottles on display - a work of art: Valentina by Valentino and ...who knew Pitbull had a fragrance for women too?

Trinidad Weddings' client Angostura, serves up some 1919!

Jewelry from John Medeiros, crafted in Rhode Island

Candles - loved the Wild Orchid and Sandalwood scent (middle)

Handmade, gold Peerless Cross pen, limited to a production of only 125 in the world!

More Marilyn! A quote of hers that I love?

"Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring."


This amazing porcelain sculpture below, by Lladró was on display at the event.

 

Guests were also treated to mehendi by our friend Nicole Joesph of Stained Mehendi and samples of organic tea.

Here's a snippet of the entertainment at the end:

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Trinidad Weddings' inside scoop on CLD's Anniversary Party

When Trinidad and Tobago-based Fashion Designer, Charu Lochan Dass asked www.trinidadweddings.com to partner with her for her first anniversary party, and bring over some of our TW Wed-Zine magazines,  there was just no way we could refuse. 

We are die-hard supporters of local fashion and we have been especially impressed with her label - CLD, ever since she launched last year. 
 

TW Wed-Zine Magazines on display at the CLD Anniversary party

Shortly after her first collection showed in Trinidad, in November 2013, Charu was jetting off to show an Autumn/Winter collection at New York Fashion Week, followed by yet another collection in September 2014, in NY as well. 

Remarkable for one year's achievement, don't you think? Not many designers can say they've made those kinds of strides during their first year. 



No wonder then, that the fashion crowd counted down the days to CLD's anniversary party that was about to happen on November 27, 2014 at her Gallus Street Boutique. 

At around 7:30pm, all you could hear was the crowd murmuring and the photographers with their frenzied clicks, as models started their descent down the stairs.

The Holiday Glam collection was just about everything you would wear for the Christmas season - from brocade skirts, shift dresses, deep V-cut ballerina blouses, black sequined dresses and even metallic shorts. 

Sweet and sophisticated, with a little hint of naughty. But - don't tell Santa! 

Don't believe me? See for yourself...

P.S. Check out the stunning red, glittered lips on the models done by Sacha Cosmetics. I got the inside scoop and yes...they used real glitter specially applied!

(*photos by Aarti Gosine)

The rest of the event didn't disappoint. No event with vodka and cupcakes ever could!

Speaking of cupcakes, my friend Amreeka from The Cake Boutique was there with her divine vanilla cupcakes with champagne buttercream and chocolate cupcakes with rum buttercream! (*photos by The Cake Boutique)

 We're looking forward to seeing what else CLD has planned for 2015!

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