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Thursday, October 3, 2024

EAST MEETS WEST BRIDAL FAIR

 


(Riccardo Van Dyk in a Lotus Little India garment; Selene Vengadesan in a Lotus Little India Gown; Thando MaMbokazi Dlomo in a Qhawekazi dress and Desiree Surrenedorff in a Wedding Whispers gown. Riccardo is with Gio Models; the women are with Roberta Alessandri Models. Photos by Jon Ivins photography video design photographed at Macnut Farm Wedding and Function Venue, in Assagay, in1000 Hills. Macnut Farm Wedding and Function Venue is sponsoring the venue for a maximum of 200 guests to the value of up to R50000, in the Bridal Fair competition

“Do” spend time at the comprehensive fifth annual East Meets West Bridal Fair coming once again to Durban’s Pavilion Shopping Centre from Friday, October 25 until Sunday, October 27, when preparing to say “I Do” to your one and only.

The fair - which is held throughout the centre - boasts a myriad wedding themed events, activations, exhibitions and displays designed to help couples and their families plan for their big day.

Understanding the multi-cultural complexity of Durban, wedding support appropriate to different faith and cultural traditions; classic and contemporary styles; partner choices and aesthetics will be on offer. Over 30 exhibitors are spread throughout The Pavilion – showcasing everything from décor ideas to wedding cakes; champagne to suits; florists to henna; make-up to videography; bridal dresses to event planners; honeymoon destinations to wedding jewellery.

There are a multitude of event highlights this year: there will be carefully-curated fashion shows, produced by Roberta Alessandri Events and Models, taking place in the main Fountain Court on Saturday and Sunday showcasing a range of designers; fashion houses; make-up artists; hairdressers; accessory-providers and support staff who specialise in weddings.

Shoppers can enter a phenomenal competition and stand in line to win a grand prize of a bespoke Durban wedding valued at more than R160,000 at the picturesque Macnut Farm Wedding and Function Venue in 1000 Hills, with all the trimmings and support.

Among the participants who have contributed towards the prize are: a wedding ring from Premjee’s Jewellers; a photography package including video design from Jon Ivins photography; a midweek two-night getaway to Cathedral Peak from One Stop Tours; hair products and vouchers from Perfect 10; wedding dress hire from Wedding Whispers; a wedding crown and mugs from Queen of Crowns; a 100-page hard cover photobook from Burble and an Antenuptial contract from KL Attorneys.

To enter, shoppers simply need to complete the online entry form, on www.thepav.co.za

Plus, they can visit the bridal fair exhibitors and scan the QR Code at each exhibition stand to enter. 

The organisers are excited to announce a new entertainment element to the annual East Meets West Bridal Fair event, the amazing Cirk will be performing shows and conducting workshops throughout the weekend. Based in Johannesburg, and making a rare trip to Durban, the Cirk are a team of skilled performing artists with extensive repertoire of specialty aerial and ground acts.

“Through activations like these, we get to offer unique entertainment experiences to our shoppers. Their visit to The Pavilion is made up of special heartfelt moments and we get to amplify these through events like the bridal fair”, says The Pavilion’s Marketing Manager, Julie-Anne Zuma.

For more information about the Bridal Fair, check out their Facebook, X and Instagram or visit: http://www.thepav.co.za