Brides of Sri Lanka celebrates 25th issue with 100 bride catwalk extravaganza and coffee table book

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In celebration of its 25th issue, the ‘Brides of Sri Lanka’ magazine presents its biggest and most exquisite bridal show to date at 5 p.m. on

Saturday 19 October at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel. With all the ingredients of a spectacular champagne soiree – over one hundred brides, over fifty leading designers, an acrylic ramp and stage, special effects like no other, and a commemorative Coffee Table book, the Brides of Sri Lanka show is a one-of-its-kind experience and will bring the best of couture and coiffure interspersed with fresh talent in a never-to-be-forgotten red-carpet event. Driving force behind the show, Brides of Sri Lanka Managing Director Nelum Haththella says, “This show will also showcase the bridal creations of the legendary seniors in the field together with the fresh young talented newcomers to the profession. This is also the only event of its kind which will display the collections of such a large number of designers and from different eras.”

Among them are Ramani Fernando, Harris Wijesinghe, Kirthi Sri, Yoland Aluwihare, Fouzul Hameed, Nayana Karunaratne, Purnima Abeyratne, Premasiri Hewavasam, Ramzi Rahaman, Aslam Hussein, Romany de Mel, Ruchira Perera, Ruwani Herath, Shalini Siriwardena, Anusha, Bernie Balasuriya, Romesh Atapattu, Deepika Gunasekara, Kanthi and Sithara Fernandopulle, Janaki Kurukulasuriya, Wedding Dreams, Melanche, Sumudu Wasantha, Sharmini Ovitigama, Anuththara Weerasekara, Charith Wijesekera, Anura Dissanayake, Baratha Indeera, Dhanushka, Dulci Haththella, Indu Karunaratne, Ishan Priyantha, Marina Perera, Damith Cooray, Michelle Vanlengenberg, Neeliya Mendis, Newamali Soysa, Prashanthi Salgado, Ruwani Perera, Salon Dudette, Thushari Samaranayake, Unforgettable, Lassana Bathik, Esha Wewala, Salon Chamari, Imtiasz Asian Designers, Wills Design and PVS Jayaratne.

“The Brides of Sri Lanka Magazine has always had a reputation for spectacular shows in the past, those which have gone beyond the expectations of their audiences. This anniversary event continues that tradition. We’re also happy to launch the first ever Bridal and Wedding Coffee Table Book in Sri Lanka, which will be available for purchase right after the show. The bridals on the catwalk will be portrayed in full paged splendour in this book with fantastic photo shoots done by seven of Sri Lanka’s talented wedding and fashion photographers. They are Dimitri Crusz, Rasanga Dissanayake, Studio 3000DF, Studio U, Danush de Costa, Mahesh Mannapperuma and Arantha Sirimanne. This will be a world’s first where the same model or bridal will be available in print form immediately after the show,” Haththella proudly said. The coffee table book will also contain a few selected generic articles on weddings by celebrated figures of the industry. It will also tell the reader the story of Brides of Sri Lanka from its beginnings to its 25th issue, in article and pictorial form. This will be a unique book that a prospective bride can hand down the generations. Displayed at star class hotels, salons, restaurants and offices, it will thus reach a very large reading public. The official launch of the coffee table book will be at the after party. Those interested can however pre-order by calling 011 574 7575 or visiting www.bridesofsrilanka.com for more information.