The debutante Lianne Emerald Nava with MC, Mia, Bel, Plaridel, Macey and Pia Nava
“Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell you are, you aren’t.” – Margaret Thatcher
Few moons ago, yours truly attended the fabulous coming out party of LIANNE EMERALD L. NAVA at one of the Function Rooms of Iloilo Convention Center. Her Dad, my kumpare, former Iloilo City Councilor PLARIDEL C. NAVA, threw a debutante’s party worthy of a lady who wants to be CPA Lawyer!
The theme of the debutante’s ball was Modern Royalty. In keeping with it, most of the guests came in their blue gowns and suits.
The debutante Lianne Emerald Nava
The debutante Lianne Emerald Nava dancing with her father, former Iloilo City Councilor Plaridel C. Nava
The debutante Lianne Emerald Nava’s mother Ma. Cecilia Lim with Irma Lim
Aside from the usual video presentations, speeches and entertainment, and the traditional grand entrance and dance, and 18 candles, treasures and roses, the highlight of the night was the five-course sit down dinner — a culinary collaboration between MARY PAULINE GORRICETA-BANUSING of Al Dente Ristorante Italiano, Nicollete and Spring Palace. It was something new for the 200+ guests. It reminded me of what one of the top chefs in the country once said that, in formal settings and chic events, she can’t imagine her well dressed and bejewelled guests lining up to get their food!
The ceiling was decorated by I do Weddings and Events.
The debutante Lianne Emerald Nava with Bo Parcon who created her royal blue and red gowns.
Our VIP table was also curated by I do Weddings and Events.
The menu: Truffle Soup with Baguette; Mediterranean Salad; Cold Cuts and Peking Duck wrapped in Mandarin pancake with hoisin sauce; Sorbet Surprise; Main Course of Imported Rib Eye Steak with caramelized French beans (came with mashed potato, potato salad and rice), and Lobster with Lemon Butter Sauce; and Trio of Dessert: Truffle Chocolate, Chocolate Mousse in Shot Glass and Royal Cream Puff
The menu included Truffle Soup with Baguette; Mediterranean Salad; Cold Cuts and Peking Duck wrapped in Mandarin pancake with hoisin sauce; Sorbet Surprise; Main Course of Imported Rib Eye Steak with caramelized French beans (came with mashed potato, potato salad and rice), and Lobster with Lemon Butter Sauce; and Trio of Dessert: Truffle Chocolate, Chocolate Mousse in Shot Glass and Royal Cream Puff! The gastronomic treat was complemented by overflowing beveragic delights that include wines from Spain!
Iloilo City Councilor Rudolph Ganzon, Shalu Nava, Xavier Nava, Engr. Mike Chin, Vice Mayor Jeffrey Ganzon, Kayser Jadulos, Jun Capulot and Sumakwel Nava Jr.
Jane Javellana, Irma Lim, yours truly and Jonathan Cabrera
Former Iloilo City Councilor Plaridel Nava, yours truly, Kayser Jadulos, Dr. Dennis Gonzalez, Dr. Pacita Triniadad-Gonzalez, Jane Javellana, Engr. Mike Chin and Jun Capulot
Of course, the presence of VIPs, immediate and extended family members, friends and well-wishers made the occasion even more memorable.
The entertainment included Kinaadman Chorale, Sidlangan Dancers, Dan Segño Quartet and JUN AMACIO.
We capped our night with a video as we sashayed away to give way to the younger set to party all night long to the music of hotshot DJ RYAN ESPINOSA!