Two-day wedding show in Ajman impresses

Ajman: The two-day Wedding Fair at The Ajman Palace Hotel served as a showcase for visitors to see the finest mix of wedding must-haves. Inaugurated on Thursday by Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ajman Tourism Development Department, and Shaikh Mohammed bin Faisal Al Qasimi, Chairman and CE of Manafa LLC, the fair was the first of its kind in the Northern Emirates.

 

Visitors at a cosmetics stall at the Wedding Fair at Ajman Palace Hotel on Thursday. — KT photo by M. Sajjad 

“We are proud to host the two-day fair which brings together over 80 leading regional and international brands and designers specialised in catering to high-end weddings,” said Laurent A. Voivenel, CEO of HMH - Hospitality Management Holdings. The exhibitors ranged from finance to fashion, beauty, jewellery, wedding and event planners, linen, porcelain, silverware, food, flowers, airlines, tourism boards, printing and photography. Among the top exhibitors are luxury brands such as Wiener Silber Manufactur from Vienna displaying unique silverwork masterpieces, Ege Exquisit from Germany showcasing the world’s finest table and bed linen and KPM, a trend-setter in producing timeless porcelain since 1763.

 “Wedding celebrations require perfection. The Ajman Palace Hotel is a destination unto itself,” said Ferghal Purcell, General Manager of The Ajman Palace Hotel.

The highlight of the fair was a spectacular bridal show featuring the latest collections from 20 leading fashion designers from the UAE as well as India’s foremost couture designer Ritu Kumar. The show was opened by Emirati Fashion Designer Mona Al Mansouri - the 2014 United Nations Goodwill Ambassador.

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