The Caribbean Belle DIY Expo Experience

The Caribbean Belle DIY expo took place at the Centre of Excellence Sept 2017.

Weddings are a production and collaboration of many vendors providing excellence in their respective areas for the grand finale..... and that grand finale has transformed over the years into a showpiece of tradition, culture and personal style.

There were many vendors there which was a good opportunity for networking and chatting with couples as well as brides and grooms about the various aspects of their wedding.

DECOR

Decor is always a major part of a wedding. It brings the theme of the couple and their ideas to life. The ambience and setting created by the decor for a wedding speaks to everyone who touches the event, giving every individual, a unique experience. The DIY expo showcased at least five decorators, all of which had unique decor ideas in their own right. The excitement of couples at the various booths was interesting. The new styles of decor included mirrored glass, cascading, squared flower walls and organic and rustic themes. All tastefully done by each event designer of the respective companies. Decor is one of the main vendors a couple pay attention to as they want their feeling s and emotions wrapped into the decor to create that magical experience on their special day. When selecting a decorator, be sure to checkout their reviews, past jobs as well as their reliability and accessibility. It is also important that a decorator work within budgets provided, and is able to advise on what can work best within that budget while still providing the look and setting desired. Once your decorator is secured, be sure to confirm a date for a mock up of the design to ensure there are no surprises on the day.

WEDDING ATTIRE

Another element critical to the wedding ids of course the attire of the Bride and Groom and of course the bridal party if there is one. One of the highlights of the event was the modelling show which showcased wedding attire for both brides and grooms as well as casual wear on the B runway. The crowd were delighted with the styles presented for traditional east Indian and traditional wedding gown attire for weddings. There were four vendors showcasing their wedding attire for all silhouettes.  Always an interesting show to observe the new trends and styles for both bride and groom. But of course choosing a wedding dress takes a bit more than just showing up at a modelling show and selecting. For more information on this aspect, you can refer to our blog on choosing the right wedding dress. All the do's and don'ts are listed. This task needs to be carefully orchestrated and with all the right ideas and information at hand, in order to select he right dress with the right fit for your silhouette. The same applies to the grooms who have to be fitted just right with preferably a tailored, cutting edge suit or tux based on their frame. Your wedding day is special, so make every effort to look your best and feel your best for this auspicious occasion and be the bell of the ball.

WEDDING CAKE

The wedding cake is another signature piece of a wedding that everyone always gravitates to for pictures and to admire the detail and beauty of the selected design. Traditionally wedding cakes were fruit cakes, but today, wedding cakes are done in any flavour selected. there were as many as 15 different options of flavours available for wedding cakes at the DIY expo.  The wedding cake is a piece of art that represents something special for the bride and groom. The top tier of the cake is usually fruit cake as this tier is kept for 1 year later to celebrate the anniversary of the couple. When selecting your vendor for your wedding cake, be sure to do a tasting/sampling to determine which flavours and vendors you prefer for this special day. Its also a a good idea to pay attention to the reviews, past designs to ensure that your design and detail can be achieved by the baker, the exact way you envision it.

CATERER & BAR SERVICE

Two major vendors to heavily consider when planning your wedding is the Caterer and the bar Service as these two vendors can make or break your event. It is paramount that these services are spot on and have the highest level of customer service and courteous staff as these services will be interacting directly with your guests, providing part of the whole wedding experience. Question you may want to ask yourself before securing their services can include, Is the staff trained in serving guests? Are they dressed for the formal occasion? Is the service professional? Are they dependable? What are the reviews on their service? For these two vendors in particular, you want to shop around and get at least 3 different options to compare, in order to make an informed decision. Tastings are a must for the caterer and the bar service requires a meeting with the contact to determine what main cocktails and drinks are needed for the particular sampling of guests. A signature cocktail is always a nice idea to reflect something about the couple as part of the experience.

The Expo was a great opportunity for vendors to showcase their products and services while showing off their breathtaking designs in decor, wedding attire and wedding cakes to name a few. Couples and families arrived in their numbers to have a good view of the latest trends and styles in all the aspects of their big day. It was a great pleasure interacting with so many couples and getting a feel for the cultures and different traditions that they were interested in. It was an interesting experience and solidified that our vendors, products and services are versatile to accommodate all styles, trends and cultures.