IN a series of events to demonstrate teamwork and love, four lucky couples were given the opportunity on Valentine’s Day to explore the boundless beauty of the Arrowpoint Resort in light of this year’s Wedding Expo’s ‘Race to the Altar’ contest. 

Sponsored by Roraima Holdings, one fortunate couple will receive an all-expenses-paid wedding of their lifetime. To achieve such a goal, the couples are to be aired on the “RGC Reality Show”, wherein the public will observe and determine which couple deserves to win.

The cameras followed the couples to Arrowpoint Resort last Saturday to ensure they were not being pretentious. A great deal of teamwork was seen as the Guyana Chronicle followed their every move. They were given a fun-filled day as they departed Georgetown at approximately 08:00hrs for the Timehri Docks, from where they began a 45-minute speedboat ride down the Kamuni Creek to the resort.
Upon stepping onshore, Captain Debbie Gouveia took the couples for a delicious breakfast of juice, coffee and bakes. Thereafter, they were taken for a brief orientation on the establishment of the remarkable nature resort and its wonders.
The couples were then briefed on the day’s activities which involved a great deal of hiking and kayaking through the jungle, as they were expected to race back to the resort kayaking through an alley of alligators and toucans. Couple Natasha and Winston came back paddling down the Kamuni waters, capturing first place in the kayaking race.
Though being soaked and tired from kayaking through the jungle, the couples stepped onshore hand in hand as they worked in teams, demonstrating their care and consideration for each other. Thereafter, Mrs. Gouveia invited them to a hearty lunch of chicken curry as she took turns, interviewing each couple on their journey at the resort thus far.
They all praised Roraima Holdings and its staff for providing such an opportunity of engaging in the resort’s breathtaking wonders and noted it will forever be a memorable day for them all. The winning couple will then have their wedding sponsored by the Roraima Group of Companies at Duke Lodge on March 29, 2015.
Marketing Manager of Roraima Holdings, Trevor Smith engaged media operatives in a brief interview. He underscored that this contest ‘Race to the Altar’ gives opportunities to persons who may want to be married but are faced with financial issues. The company tries to give them the chance of having their dream wedding free of charge by pulling together persons from the wedding industry such as chefs, decorators, etc.
He then stated that “most of it is observatory” since they are being placed through a course of tests where they will be captured on camera and that will be aired on national television to determine the winning couple.
The public will be able to scrutinize each couple on the basis of financial standing, courtship years, authentic relationship and love and respect and vote via Facebook and text messages.
Meanwhile, Roraima Holdings will soon release a number so that the public can start voting for their desirable couple.
With respect to sponsors, Smith noted that there are “loyal supporters” such as the small businesses who usually come on board to showcase their products. He noted that it is gradually becoming a “growing destiny across the globe” and is definitely “promoting Guyana as a wedding destination”.
Moreover, Insel Airlines along with Dynamic Airlines on board will be providing the winning couple their honeymoon destination to either Aruba or Curacao.
The Annual Wedding Expo will commence on March 28 and conclude on March 30 with an entrance fee of $500.

By Shivanie Sugrim