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Vows: Kingston Bridal Week Market
Bride-to-be Santeena Hayles (left), GraceKennedy Group sales merchandiser, gets a henna tattoo from K & S Vivah Creations owner Shakira Kang.<strong> (Karl McLarty)</strong>
All Woman, Lifestyle, Local Lifestyle, Style, Style Observer, Tuesday Style
November 5, 2016

Vows: Kingston Bridal Week Market

Rain could not mar the pomp and pageantry which was a culmination of week-long activities at the Kingston Bridal Week Market and Fashion Show, held at the Toyota Jamaica Showroom, 93 Old Hope Road on Sunday, October 23. The event featured over 30 of Jamaica’s leading bridal vendors and exhibitors, who displayed all the elements required to execute the perfect wedding — under a single roof. Chung’s Catering Service and Eleni’s Bakery were on hand to provide sumptuous Asian-infused menu offerings and French pastries, respectively.

Emcee Ryan Dixon conducted interviews with booth representatives and sponsors and kept patrons apprised of competitions held throughout the day. Spontaneous raffles also kept couples, eager to win one of the many weekend getaways, on their toes. The tunes spun by Black Tie Entertainment DJ Dwayne Virgo kept patrons in an upbeat mood. Entertainment was also provided by members of The Entity Ja talent group. Saxophonist Kemroy Bonfield provided romantic old hits, but it was the Positive Vibrations steel pan band that got couples showing off their dancing skills.

The foyer of the Toyota Jamaica Showroom became a veritable runway for designs from Petals & Promises, Sandi’s Selections and the ‘Likkle but Tallawah’ resort collection of Suzette Rickman.

Vows takes you inside the showroom. See more in next week’s edition of Vows

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Military serviceman Ryan Martin and his registered nurse wife Tracy-Ann Spence-Martin in the Freeze Frame photobooth.<strong> (Karl McLarty)</strong>
Krka Pharmaceuticals executive Melisa Williams (centre) awaits a nod of approval from her medical sales representative&nbsp;fianc&eacute; Stephen Longmore, while American Jewellery Company sales representative Trudy-Ann Smith anticipates a favourable response.<strong> (Karl McLarty)</strong>
The Petals & Promises team (from left:) Creative Director Kara Anderson, bridal stylist Jami Lake, front desk concierge Mia Hetey, assistant creative director Janique Jude and CEO Marguerite Anderson.<strong> (Karl McLarty)</strong>
Kingston Bridal Week directors Sean Lyn (left), Kara Anderson (second left) and Kibwe McGann face the Vows lens alongside exhibitor liaison Janique Jude. (<strong>Karl McLarty)</strong>
&lsquo;A touch-of-gold&rsquo; themed wedding tablescape by Top Notch Creations<strong> (Karl McLarty)</strong>
The PAPFLOR paper florists display.<strong> (Karl McLarty)</strong>
Wedding dresses and tuxedos by Petals & Promises &mdash; two collections that feature beading, layers, an abundance of lace and multiple shades of black and white.<strong> (Karl McLarty)</strong>
Petals & Promises d&eacute;cor and design display featured hydrangeas, roses, orchids, hanging crystal balls and Moroccan gold lanterns.<strong> (Karl McLarty)</strong>
Wedding photographer Marcia E Roberts smiles for Vows.<strong> (Karl McLarty)</strong>
Musician Christopher Smith re-enacts his proposal to his entrepreneur fianc&eacute;e Apryl McIntosh with a cover of Train&rsquo;s Marry Me. (<strong>Karl McLarty)</strong>
Devon House Bakery&rsquo;s attractive three-tiered rose-garnished cupcake tower.<strong> (Karl McLarty)</strong>
Petals & Promises men&rsquo;s tuxedo display. (<strong>Karl McLarty)</strong>
Jamaica Yellow Pages digital concept wedding dress, designed by Petals & Promises bridal stylist Jami Lake.<strong> (Karl McLarty)</strong>
Emcee Ryan Dixon, dapper in a royal blue two-piece suit.<strong> (Karl McLarty)</strong>
Tai Flora Luxe incorporated over a dozen suspended white roses in their tropical bamboo-themed booth. (<strong>Karl McLarty)</strong>
Saxophonist Kemroy Bonfield providing the evening&rsquo;s entertainment.<strong> (Karl McLarty)</strong>
Positive Vibrations steel pan band delivers a riveting performance of love songs. (<strong>Karl McLarty)</strong>
Tai Flora Luxe Director of Sales Shikima Hinds at her luxe booth<strong> (Karl McLarty)</strong>

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