Bridal Fashion Week Canada’s Gala Dinner, held last weekend at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, was an evening of fine dining, music, dance and South Asian cross-cultural collections ranging from contemporary evening gowns to resort wear.

Under the direction of Jai Singh and Parvesh Kumar, Bridal Fashion Week Canada is in its fourth year. The event attracts local and international designers, offering multicultural bridal clothing and jewelry as well as children’s wear, wedding décor and even honeymoon planning.

Upon entering the Gala foyer, attendees were greeted by exhibitors committed to creating dream weddings for their clientele – from clothing and jewelry to hair and photography services, every aspect of the perfect nuptials was covered.

Greeting visitors was a photo mirror by Magik Moments which took candid photos and allowed guests to customize photographs with personal messages. These fabulous photos made terrific mementos of the event. 

Bridal Fashion Week master of ceremonies for the evening was Sonia Beeksma of Vancouver’s CTV Morning Live. Guest dined on baked baby beet salad and Chicken Supreme followed by a delicious milk chocolate earl grey tart.

In the Fairmont Waterfront Ballroom was a large catwalk surrounded by over 30 round tables with beautiful centerpieces of miniature mannequins dressed up in dazzling evening wear, complete with faux fur coats and accessories.

On the runway that evening, Indian, Pakistani and local designers presented bridal collections for the whole wedding party, including contemporary wedding gowns in spring tones such as pink and light blue as well as resort wear for the honeymoon.

Rounding out the evening were two high energy performances by Vancouver’s SHIAMAK dancers and an audience fashion challenge with four winners selected.

Bridal Fashion Week completes its multi-city tour in Los Angeles on April 14^thwith another full day of exhibitions and fashion shows. Showcasing everything from traditional white dresses to brightly coloured and luxuriously decorated gowns and suits, this event will fill brides, grooms and guests alike with all the inspiration needed to plan the perfect wedding.

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Featured on the opening night gala is the fashion design duo Falguni Shane Peacock who have had their couture pieces adorned by Priyanka Chopra, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Beyoncé and many other Bollywood celebrities.

Falguni Shane Peacock are talented designers that have successfully merged western fashion style with Indian embossments such as feathers, sequences and prints and like a live peacock, it’s all about the juxtaposition between contrasting elements.

Not blending in is what I expect to see in their first runway appearance in Canada this Friday and with a reputation for glamour meets rock and roll party girl, it promises to be a show stopper.

On Saturday and Sunday evenings, SAFW runway shows will feature more than a dozen local and visiting south Asian designers plus a special collection by Pakistani designer Deepak Perwani.

New this year is the Art Gallery Lounge that features a collaborative art exhibition of canvas art, painted fashion and poetry curated by artists Don’t Doze. 

Plus you can also experience the taste of South Asian cuisine serving the flavors of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and more at the SWFW Café on site.

SAFW offers a weekend of fashion styles that are opulent, dramatic and exciting with a touch of Hollywood star looks.

Purchase your tickets now at SAFW.

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