The 8th International Wedding Exhibition and Fashion Show (IWED 2015) opened yesterday at the Doha Exhibition Center (DEC).
Celebrity Qatari socialite and founder of DNA Records, Dana Al Fardan launched the four-day exhibition in the presence of representatives from organisers Qatar Expo, VIPs, celebrities, sponsors, exhibitors and the media.
IWED 2015 has gathered the top names and labels in the wedding planning, hospitality, fashion and related industries under one roof. More than 110 exhibitors, sponsors and partners are participating in a unique showcase of the best that’s available in wedding products and services in Qatar.
Daily fashion shows from well-known designers are on schedule including Rachad Itani Couture, Waham Abaya, Athari Al Kuwait, Velvet Abaya, Samar Abou Raad, Sposabella, Laura Abaya, La Bourjoisie, Dana Riad the Label and Dentella Design, to name a few.
Different entertainment performances held daily add up to the joyful ambience of the event. In addition to various Arabic dance group performances accompanied by live singers from the Fuzion Band, will be Zaffat Show from Ya Hala Events, and folkloric dance performances by Luca & Lucia and Al Jamal from DNA Records.
Frames Salon, official hair stylist sponsor, and Isadora, exclusive make up sponsor, are holding live hair and makeup demonstrations to expose visitors to new trends in wedding hair and makeup styles.
“It pleases us to see that both love and business are still blooming in the wedding industry as IWED Qatar 2015 received a full house of visitors on its opening day. One’s wedding day is undoubtedly the most special day in life and a celebration where every detail is of utmost significance. This is what makes such an event so important and successful as wedding ideas, hopes and dreams can be brought to life by the experts,” said Qatar Expo CEO, Hadi Al Zain Ali.
The exhibition and fashion show event is expected to attract over 13,000 local and international visitors. The event brings forth new exhibits showcasing the changing styles of an international wedding concept with exhibitors originating from Qatar, Italy, India, UAE, Bahrain, Lebanon, Kuwait, KSA and United Kingdom.
IWED 2015 is open to the public until May 2 at the DES from 12noon to 10pm with ladies-only visiting times set between noon and 3pm all throughout the four days of the exhibition.
The Peninsula
