ABU DHABI, Feb 5, 2006 (WAM) - The Perfect Wedding Show, anevent that will showcase every product and service that goesin to making a wedding complete, will begin at Expo Centre Sharjahon February 21, 2006.
For to be married couples who are in search of innovative productsand ideas to make their wedding a memorable affair, the four-dayshow will be ideal to visit.
The Middle East wedding market is estimated at around USD 2to 3 billion. In the UAE alone, it is estimated that 25,000 marriagestake place annually. The industry within the country is growingat 20 per cent per annum, according to a press release.
The budget of an Emirati marriage is among the highest in theregion.
"Over 70% of the Middle East population is under 20 years anda vast majority of it will enter in to wedlock in the comingyears," said Mr. Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, Manager of Expo MarketingServices, Expo Centre Sharjah.
"As far as the UAE is concerned, a wedding is considered tobe one of the most important social and cultural functions. Giventhe affluence, no expense is spared in this country to make ita memorable event. Something that a couple will cherish lifelong,"he added.
"The Perfect Wedding Show is fully geared to meet the growingdemands and needs of the present generation's to-be married couplesin the region," said Mr. Saif Mohammed Al Midfa.
Among the products that will be displayed at the Perfect WeddingShow are wedding decoration items, fashion and jewellery wearincluding bridal wear, health and beauty items, and wedding stationery.
Services to be showcased at the event will cover catering, weddingvenues, wedding entertainment including traditional dance troops,sound and light services, car and limousine rental, and photographyand video, besides travel agencies, home furnishings and appliances,and banking services among others.
"With a mix of both traditional and modern products, the PerfectWedding show will be an ideal event to visit for to be marriedArab couples and their families who are keen to retain theirtraditions and culture while maintaining a modern image and feelfor the wedding," said Ms. Taghreed Khallaf, B2C shows, ExpoCentre Sharjah.
Besides exhibiting Arabic wedding products and services by internationaland local manufacturers and suppliers, the Perfect Wedding Showwill host professionally choreographed daily fashion shows, projectingboth contemporary and traditional styles in bridal and groomwear.
The Perfect Wedding Show is being organised by Expo Centre Sharjahwith the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry(SCCI).
