Moriah Ole Time Wedding

The Moriah Ole Time Wedding re-enacts traditional Tobago weddings, showcasing European influence. Village elders fondly recall the "free for all" weddings, where guests would join a lively procession through Kitty Bamboo Gully to Lincoln Gap. The Moriah Ole Time Wedding, a highlight of the Tobago Heritage Festival, draws hundreds of spectators each year. Men wear black stovepipe hats, three-piece suits, bow ties, gloves, and umbrellas for their partners. Women, equally stunning, don bustle dresses, wide-brimmed hats decorated with flowers, and plenty of jewellery. Wedding activities start on Friday with Bachelor Night featuring Tambrin music, traditional dancing, food, and drinks. On Saturday, the Bridal Affair showcases the bride's preparation, followed by the wedding, a trek to the reception, and a show. Weddings are lively affairs, with the bride and groom often teased by family or a jilted lover. To the sounds of fiddles and tambourines, guests "walk de wedding" and dance the "Brush Back" from the church to the streets. The reception features cultural entertainment, food, drinks, and hilarious speeches that keep everyone entertained. In true Tobago style, "come leh we go" for the unforgettable Moriah Ole Time Wedding experience.