Anita Dongre at the Aashni & Co Wedding Show 2019 - New Asian Post

Anita Dongre at the Aashni &
Co Wedding Show 2019
One of India’s leading fashion luminaries, Anita Dongre, will
present her latest bridal collection at the Aashni + Co
Wedding Show, taking place at The Dorchester, Mayfair on
Sunday 13th January 2019.

An industry trailblazer, Anita Dongre has been at the
forefront of Indian fashion for over 20 years. A connoisseur
of craftsmanship, her designs showcase Indian aesthetics for
the global woman of today. Internationally, her designs have
been worn by personalities such as Kate Middleton, Hillary
Clinton, Queen Mathilde of Belgium and Sophie Trudeau to name
a few, while her designs are a favourite with Bollywood A-
listers such as Priyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor,
Anushka Sharma, Alia Bhatt and many more.

Anita Dongre designs sustainable, cruelty-free clothing and
accessories, thereby representing fashion with a conscience.
She has helped revive dying crafts and provide opportunity to
hundreds of artisans in the rural villages of India in the
comfort of their homes. Nestled in the hills of Navi Mumbai,
the House of Anita Dongre headquarters have been ergonomically
designed to optimise the use of natural light, have a compost
pit as well as a plant that helps recycle their water.

Anita Dongre Bridal Collection 2019

Her latest bridal collection, Odyssey, comprises silks and
Benarasi weaves adorned with intricately embroidered motifs,
inspired by the wildlife of Ranthambore, in the label’s
signature craft of gota patti along with handcrafted dori,
sequin, pearl, zari, zardozi and cut dana work. The colour
palette presents a variety of jewel tones such as deep reds,
greens, blues, and softer pastel shades, enthused by the
colours of the vibrant birds and lakes of Ranthambore. The
lehengas are classics with varied styles of cholis and
contrasting dupattas.

Continuing to surpass itself and the expectations of
discerning fashionista’s and brides-to-be annually, Aashni +
Co Wedding Show 2019 will once again transform one of the
world’s most iconic, luxury venue destinations into a
wonderland of bridal and beauty luxe. Some of India and
Pakistan’s most celebrated designers will once again descend
on the Capital to present their latest bridal and couture

collections on one high-end platform, from established, A-list
fashion houses tothe most sought after new-gen talents.
Showcasing alongside them will be the leading names in fine
jewellery, accessories and wedding/ occasion services, with
visitors having the opportunity of meeting their favourite and
wish list designers and suppliers in person, accessibility
being key to the show.

Previous participating designers have included a who’s who
curation of the leading fashion and bridal brands from India
and Pakistan, uniting heritage fashion houses with the crème
of new gen such as Sabyasachi, Manish Malhotra, Anamika
Khanna, Tarun Tahiliani, Gaurav Gupta, Rimple & Harpreet
Narula, Gaurang, Shyamal & Bhumika, Varun Bahl, Anushree
Reddy, SVA, Ridhima Bhasin, Ridhi Mehra, House of Masaba,
Faraz Manan, Elan, Shehla Chatoor and many more.

2018 being the year of the Bollywood celebrity wedding, with
A-list actresses Sonam Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka
Chopra tying the knot in true Bollywood grandeur and style,
inspired brides-to-be will have the opportunity of shopping
the collections and bridal trousseau’s of some of the leading
fashion designers for the Bollywood fraternity at Aashni + Co
Wedding Show.

Style council will also be provided during the day through a
series of masterclasses with some of the most internationally
respected names in styling, makeup artistry, wedding planning
and the fashion and beauty blogosphere. The full list of
participating exhibitors and influencer panelists will be
announced shortly.

The luxe backdrop of The Dorchester will be further
transformed through floral styling and production design by
Zita Elze, an award-winning artist, designer, teacher, creator
of the Living Embroidery Bridal collection and design
consultant.

Aashni + Co Wedding Show, The Dorchester, 53 Park Lane,
Mayfair, London W1K 1QA, Sunday 13th January 2019, 11.00am –
6.30pm. Ticket purchase via website:www.wslondon.com

‘Harry Potter’ girl Afshan
Azad weds in Birmingham’s
Symphony Hall
Celebrity bride Afshan Azad, who played Padma Patil in the
Harry Potter films, wed her fiance Nabil at the world-renowned
Symphony Hall (SH)in Birmingham on Sunday 19th August 2018,
making it the first ever Asian wedding hosted at the iconic
venue. The Symphony Hall was the perfect backdrop for the
Gatsby themed wedding and all 550 guests, including co-stars
Bonnie Wright and Katie Leung, who came to support their
friend on her big day.

Harry Potter films co-stars Bonnie Wright and Katie Leung, who
came to support their friend Afshan Azad on her big day at
Birmingham’s Symphony Hall on Sunday 19th August 2018.

Planned by the Monsoon Venue Group (MVG), Managing Director
Pav Shergill oversaw the planning and execution of the event,
saying “we always knew that the Symphony Hall would be a
fantastic venue for an Asian wedding and dinners alike.
Weddings are a very personal and emotive event, and therefore
convincing a client to take the plunge and be the first couple
to host their big day at a venue where it has never been done
before is not an easy task. Fortunately for everyone working
the event, Afshan and her husband Nabil had great vision and
were extremely flexible during the planning stages, working
closely with the team to make sure every element of the event
was carefully thought out.”

“Delivering the first Asian wedding at such a landmark venue
as The Symphony Hall is a massive achievement for MVG,
allowing us to fulfil our mission of making alternative venues
more accessible for South Asian Events.”

About Monsoon Venue Group
MVG is an exclusive venue and event management company
specialising in Asian events based in Birmingham. Since
inception in June 2013, MVG has secured an exclusive contract
with the NEC Group’s catering arm Amadeus to manage Asian
events at the ward winning International Convention Centre
(ICC) Birmingham and the VOX Conference Centre, Resorts World
Birmingham as well as working with the Symphony Hall, The East
of England Arena, and Stoneleigh Abbey in Warwickshire.

Aashni & Co Wedding Show
comes to Somerset House, 21st
Jan 2018
The UK’s leading, South Asian high fashion extravaganza,
Aashni + Co Wedding Show 2018 returns to the iconic Somerset
House in London on Sunday 21st January 2018. After three
successful residencies at The Dorchester, Mayfair, Aashni + Co
Wedding Show 2018 will transform one of the UK’s leading
cultural venues, Somerset House, into a wonderland for
discerning brides and fashionistas alike.

Some of India and Pakistan’s most celebrated designers will
once again descend on the Capital alongside 36 exhibitors in
one of the UK’s most iconic cultural destinations. The full
lineup of participating clothing brands to exhibit will be:
Sabyasachi, Tarun Tahiliani, Gaurav Gupta, Rimple & Harpreet
Narula, Astha Narang, Bageecha, Elan, Gaurang, Mishru, Samant
Chauhan, Shantanu & Nikhil, Shehla Chatoor, Shyamal & Bhumika
and Varun & Nidhika. Exhibiting fine jewellery will be:
Amrapali, Araaya, Birdhichand Ghanshyamdas Jewellers, Jaipur
Gems, Jewels by Queenie, Khanna Jewellers, Moksh, Rose
Diamonds and Sunita Shekhawat.

Participating names in jewellery and accessories will be:
Aamir Naveed, Ahujasons, Ambreen Ahmed, Amishi London, Chakra,
Isharya, Outhouse, Paraphernalia, Rani Pink, Rusaru, RWS,
Shaan Mu and The Wedding House. Style council will also be
provided during the day through a series of intimate
masterclasses with some of the most internationally respected
names in styling, makeup artistry, wedding planning and the
fashion and beauty blogosphere. Somerset House itself will be
further transformed through floral styling by Zita Elze, an
award-winning artist, designer, teacher, creator of the Living
Embroidery Bridal collection and design consultant.

January being the seasonal buying and browsing period for
Summer brides and grooms, Aashni + Co Wedding Show 2018 will
curate the latest bridal, occasion wear and couture
collections from the top tier of the South Asian design
spectrum, alongside the leading brand names in jewellery,
accessories and wedding services.

Aashni + Co Wedding Show at Somerset House, Strand, London
WC2R 1LA on 21st January 2018, 10.30am – 6.30pm. Standard
Tickets: £25. Website: www.wslondon.com or email:
weddingshow@aashniandco.com

A bejewelled London weekend
at the National Asian Wedding
Show 2017
With the Indian wedding industry valued at over £12 billion
p.a., the National Asian Wedding Show and India Fashion Week
returned to London’s Olympia on the weekend of 11th and 12th
November 2017. This year’s show attracted in excess of 20,000
people with 340 exhibition stands covering over 8,000 square
metres, along with a series of catwalks throughout the two
days, presenting the latest trendsetting wedding designs from
top Indian designers.

The show was also the the perfect opportunity to get a view of
this season’s latest bridal trends first hand, with Illamasqua
Indian Fashion Week London. The space was complemented by a
state of the art auditorium with tiered seating, showcasing a
vast array of the most exciting designers at the pinnacle of
the industry from both India and the UK. The two-day wedding
show culminated with Bollywood starlet Prachi Desai walking

the Illamasqua India Fashion Week London as the showstopper.

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The National Asian Wedding Show is an indispensable platform
for brides and bridegrooms, with an interactive catalogue of
some of the most seasoned wedding experts from across the UK
on show, giving consumers insight and access to the industry’s
wedding suppliers. From finding the perfect venue, to sourcing
that dream outfit, photographers, luxury wedding car, caterer,
stylist, mehndi artist, DJ and plenty more, the shows formed
the wedding experience of the year.

In what was the 12th year of the prestigious concept by the
internationally renowned event production house The Platinum
Group, Founder Mr. Manny Singh says: “It’s an incredible
honour to announce “it’s a warp!” for the 12th time in a row.
The National Asian Wedding Show was once again a resounding
success which motivates us to go back to the drawing board and
create a bigger and even grander 13th edition of Europe’s

biggest wedding show. This was our first time at Olympia
London, and we had a fantastic experience in putting together
the best of Asian wedding fashion to the global audience in
London.”

For                 further                     information
visit www.nationalasianweddingshow.co.uk

Prachi Desai to walk the ramp
at the National Asian Wedding
Show
Bollywood beauty Prachi Desai is to descend on the biggest
catwalk in Europe for the National Asian Wedding Show and
India Fashion Week, 11th – 12th November 2017 at Olympia
London. The actor, known for her stellar performances in
Azhar, Once Upon a Time in Mumbai, Rock On and Bol Bachchan,
is ready to dazzle the London stage by displaying the best of
Indian fashion. Prachi Desai will be walking the ramp for
Shweta Parekh and Illamasqua on the 12th November 2017.

Parachi also shared a video clip expressing her excitement to
join her fans in London. Talking about the event Prachi said,
“I am very excited to participate at the National Asian
Wedding Show as part of the India Fashion Week in London. The
city is after all the home of fashion, second only to Paris.
Do catch me on the 12th of November live at Olympia London!”

The shows boast the accolade of being the largest indoor Asian
consumer event in Europe, with 340 exhibition stands covering
over 8,000 square metres. This year’s edition will look to
replicate and build on the unprecedented success of last

year’s event, which was attended by over 19,500 visitors for
the two-day show.

For decades, India has established itself amongst the most
desirable destinations in the world for soon-to-be brides and
grooms, seeking elegant wedding garments and fashion
inspiration. Without the need to head East, visitors will have
the unique opportunity to seize the latest offerings straight
from India at the show, courtesy of the Femina India Wedding
Show, which is exclusively curated by The Times Group and
Femina Magazine.

The National Asian Wedding Show is an indispensable platform
for bridegrooms. There will be an interactive catalogue of
some of the most seasoned wedding experts from across the UK
on show, giving consumers exclusive insight and access to the
industry’s most sought-after wedding suppliers. From finding
the perfect venue, to sourcing that dream outfit, top-class
photographer, luxury wedding car, caterer, stylist, mehndi
artist, DJ and plenty more, the shows will form the ultimate
wedding experience of the year.

For         further          information                visit
www.nationalasianweddingshow.co.uk

National Asian Wedding Awards
Winners 2016 Announced
The Asian Wedding Industry’s most outstanding businesses were
celebrated at the National Asian Wedding Awards (NAWA) on 14th
March 2016 at The Renaissance Hotel, Manchester. The awards
celebrate the people and businesses who make wedding dreams a
reality, and reward their tireless devotion, creativity and

inspiration in and industry contributing around £72million per
year to the local economy. Monir Ali, Photographer, is the
founder of the Asian Wedding Awards with Juel Khan as the
Organiser of the Awards. The NAWA, now in their third year,
were hosted by Raj Parmar & Neetal Parekh, who were joined by
Talat Farooq Awan of the BBC, actress Afshan Azad, The
Worshipful Mayors of Stockport and Oldham Metropolitan Borough
in presenting 22 awards in a range of categories.

The full list of winners of the National Asian Wedding Awards
2016 are:

     Bridal Wear Designer of the Year – Sharons Couture
     Cake Company of the Year – The Cake Gallery
     Caterer of the Year – Payal Events
     Filmmaker of the Year – Tariq Iftikhar Films
     Florist of the Year – Springbank
     Grooms Wear Designer of the Year – Ziggi Menswear
     Hair Stylist of the Year – Sofia Qayyum
     Makeup Artist of the Year – Al Bidaya
     Mehndi Artist of the Year – Primrose Henna
     Entertainer of the Year – Desi Nach
     Newcomer of the Year – Brands by Bombay Stores
     Photographer of the year Photographer of the year – Opu
     Sultan Photography
     Toast Master of the Year – Malcolm Kindon
     Transport Supplier of the Year – People To Places
     Venue & Stage Decorator of the Year -1SW Events
     Venue of the Year – The Sheridan Suite
     Accessories & Jewellery Supplier of the Year – Jewellery
     Box
     DJ of the Year – Delsonic
     Planner of the Year – Payal Events
     Stationary Supplier of the Year – Designer Wedding Cards
     Judges Award for Outstanding Contribution – Tarla
     Somaiya of Payal Events
     Wedding Professional of the Year – Tahir Malik of Royal

Nawaab Manchester

In addition to the categories based on the services, two
special awards were also announced, The Wedding Professional
of the Year and the Judges Award for Outstanding Contribution
to the industry. Tahir Malik of Royal Nawaab Manchester won
the ‘Wedding Professional of the Year’ and Tarla Somaiya of
Payal Events was honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to
the Industry award. Payal Events grew from selling cards and
helium balloons to an organisation that has served over 1
Million Meals.

     Accessory Jewellery Supplier of the Year - Jewellery Box

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The 2016 Awards had over 300 nominees, which were shortlisted
down to 122 finalists that were judged on elements including

on customer service, creativity, dedication and commitment to
find the 22 winners. The judges on the panel were:

     Beverley Uddin Khandaker – Editor in chief of Didsbury
     Magazine
     Talat-Farooq Awan – broadcaster and presenter of the BBC
     Manchester Indus Show
     Umbreen Ali – Features Editor of Fusion Lifestyle
     Magazine
     Rabbia Ali Shah – Editor of the Asian Wedding Ideas blog

For more information visit www.asianweddingexperience.com