Here comes the Wedding Week

• Published date: 13 February 2022
• Publication title: Sunday Times

It has been quite some time since grand weddings have taken precedence in people's lives as the pandemic forced many couples to have rather intimate, low-key ceremonies instead. However, as the world adapts to a 'new normal' with vaccinations and safe health practices keeping COVID-19 at bay, couples can look forward to planning that dream journey up the aisle.

The Brides of Sri Lanka magazine together with Galle Face Hotel are hosting 'Wedding Week 2022' - a wedding expo at the Galle Face Hotel on February 19 and 20 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, Sri Lanka Wedding Convention Bureau and Sri Lankan Airlines have partnered with the event to promote Destination Weddings in Sri Lanka to India and other prospective target markets.

'We decided to organise Wedding Week 2022 because the wedding industry, wedding suppliers and the Sri Lankan economy suffered greatly during the pandemic over the last two years. As a bridal magazine, it is our responsibility to support and help them get back on their feet and connect with prospective brides and grooms,' said Founder and Managing Director, Brides Of Sri Lanka, Nelum Haththella at a press conference held earlier this week.

Four international designers will present their bridal designs at the fashion show alongside local leading designers - Umang Hutheesing and Nivedita from India and Aishath Shamla and Aishath Shifza of Shif Couture from the Maldives. Brides of Sri Lanka is...