Donna Bridgeman’s beautiful look was impressed by the mysterious fantastic thing about Queen Nefertiti, and designed by Designer Patterson Nelson, for the eighth Annual Masquerade Ball, at Marine Park Golf Course, in Brooklyn on Sept. 20, 2025.
Photograph by Tangerine Clarke
Trinidad-native Donna Bridgeman is the epitome of grace and magnificence. When she stepped onto the crimson carpet as Queen Nefertiti and into the Unique Marine Park Golf Course Ball Room in Brooklyn final Saturday, Sept. 20, she was met with 300 visitors who confirmed up and confirmed out in dazzling costumes and masks to have a good time her annual All-Inclusive Royalty Masquerade Ball on the Met.
Billed as probably the most thrilling productions within the borough, the occasion, which began at 6 p.m. with a Cocktail Hour, got here alive with the magical sound of NYC-based Saxophonist Davishmar (Tiktok@DAVISHMAR), whose music blends Afro, jazz, blues, and soca.
His solo melodies set the tone for an evening of riveting leisure, that includes DJ Gary of International Boss Manufacturing, Conquest Sound DJ Droopy, and the rousing antics of emcee Emile ‘Mr. Voice’ Gittens” who excited patrons along with his electrical, vibration.
The leisure continued with sensational famous person visitor artiste Anika Berry, whose charming efficiency delighted the group in the course of the hours-long manufacturing. Trinidad-born clothier Mel Simon, founding father of Madd Enjoyable Household Leisure, Harry Haynes, and Workplace of District Lawyer Eric Gonzalez, Neighborhood Liaison Karen Crawford, attended the occasion.
The cultural richness and variety of Trinidad and Tobago have been evident within the energetic celebration, which was thrown right into a carnival-style revelry.
The Dee Jays stored the electrifying crowd shifting to the soca beat on the Masquerade Ball, which showcased among the most modern and dazzling creations.
Bridgeman, a fancy dress designer herself, was decked out in a shocking ensemble impressed by African Queen Nefertiti. The ensemble included an identical headpiece and metallic masks that complemented the gold outfit.
As a part of the occasion, three costumed patrons have been judged for his or her originality and modern creations. First prize of $300 went to the woman in a shocking silver, firm-fitting robe. The piece was intricately designed with beading and accessorized with a crystal rhinestone masks.
The Second Prize of $200 was awarded to a gentleman decked out in a silver pantsuit and black masks, whereas the Third Prize winner of $100 wore a floor-length metallic sequin robe and matching masks.
District 58 Meeting Lady Monique Chandler Waterman bestowed a NYS Meeting Quotation to Bridgeman of Silent Promotion Masquerade Ball on the eighth Annual Ball, which learn, “An amazing state is simply as nice as these people and organizations that make exemplary contributions to their group, different endeavors, or just via a lifetime of fine citizenship.“
She thanked Bridgeman for his dedication to her tradition and for internet hosting the ball for a few years.s
DJs Teddy Mohamed, Emanuel Abel, Mad Man Maddy, Felix Creator, and Winston Machuki have been additionally introduced with Citations from Meeting Member Brian Cunningham and District 42 Council Member Chris Banks, who thanked Bridgeman for internet hosting the ball, and referred to as on patrons to make NYC a brighter and higher place to dwell.
Designer Patterson Nelson, founder & artistic director of Peacopat, mentioned, “Designing this robe for Donna Bridgeman was an honor. Her presence radiates grace and resilience, qualities I sought to mirror in each line and texture of the piece.”
“Impressed by the mysterious fantastic thing about Queen Nefertiti and the richness of African heritage, the bias minimize turns into a logo of dynamic power, whereas the regal accents mirror her commanding magnificence.
“Donna embodies the concord of custom and modernity, and this robe, a Peacopat creation, celebrates her distinctive essence. My imaginative and prescient is at all times to design not simply clothes, however tales woven in cloth, and this story belongs to her,” mentioned the couturier.
Angela Sealey, a board member of the West Indian American Day Carnival Affiliation (WIADCA), praised Bridgeman for her continued dedication to internet hosting the ball, which she (Sealey) has attended many occasions.
“She places on an exquisite occasion, and it ought to be supported. She is a giving individual. She doesn’t must know you that will help you,” mentioned Sealey, who recalled assembly the host a few years in the past. I wish to inform Donna I really like her, and proceed to do what she does greatest, and will God bless her and hold her in good well being.
Bridgeman expressed gratitude to patrons who’ve supported the wonderful occasion over the previous eight years. She instructed Caribbean Life that the music supervisor, Mr. Gary Pierre, chosen the solid of DJs, and the timing of choices needed to circulation with the totally different segments of the night’s presentation.
“I used to be completely happy with the turnout. To high this yr’s presentation, I’ve to focus, pay attention, and really feel the heart beat of my supporters. The occasion is the top of summer season going into the vacation season,” she defined.
She added that her patrons know that “we’re the unique kings and queens, therefore the rationale Royalty is the principle focus of the masquerade ball.”
“With an occasion similar to this, there may be at all times a studying expertise, errors are made, however we put our greatest foot ahead to make sure our patrons get and recognize their cash’s price,“ mentioned the promoter.
The spectacular occasion was captured and documented by media platforms – www.choclatewomilkk.com and @richieimage.
