InterContinental Dhaka to debut two-day wedding festival
Dhaka:
InterContinental Dhaka is set to organize its first-ever "Sensation
Presents Incredible Weddings Festival," bringing together leading wedding
brands and service providers under one roof in a bid to offer couples a
comprehensive wedding planning experience.
The
two-day festival will be held on July 31 and August 1 at the hotel's Rupashi
Bangla Grand Ballroom and Winter Garden, with Mutual Trust Bank (MTB) PLC as
the event partner.
The
announcement was made at a press conference at InterContinental Dhaka on July
23.
The
event will remain open from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm on both days.
Organizers
said entry to the festival will be free for all visitors, adding that the
initiative aims to redefine the country's wedding industry by combining luxury
hospitality with a complete range of wedding planning services.
Among
those attending the press conference were Mohammad Mozammel Hoque, Company
Secretary of Bangladesh Services Limited and proprietor of InterContinental
Dhaka; Olivier Claude Loireau, Director of Food and Beverage at
InterContinental Dhaka; Md Shafqat Hossain, Deputy Managing Director and Head
of Retail Banking at MTB PLC; Dr. Raiyatun Tehreen, Senior Marketing Manager at
SMC Enterprise Limited; Shah Mohammad Didarul Alam Dipu, Head of Creative at
Persona Hair and Beauty; Brishti Khandaker, Assistant Manager at Amishe
Jewelry; Md Amanur Rahman (Aman), Executive Director of Dream Weaver; and
Chowdhury Md Nabil Hasan, Divisional Head of Marketing at Rancon Motors
Limited.
Organizers
said the festival is designed as an integrated platform where prospective
brides and grooms, their families, and wedding industry professionals can
explore virtually every aspect of wedding planning in one place.
In
addition to InterContinental Dhaka's wedding packages, visitors will have
access to exclusive offers, new trends, and services from a wide range of
exhibitors. The showcase will feature bridal and groom fashion, jewelry,
honeymoon packages, photography and cinematography, beauty and grooming,
banking solutions, interior décor, home appliances, premium footwear, wedding
stationery, international cosmetics, and luxury automobiles.
Participating
brands include Sarah Karim Couture, Zurhem, Fierro, Amishe, FirstTrip, Dream
Weaver, Persona Hair and Beauty, Berger Paints Bangladesh, Sony-Smart,
Andromeda, Hourglass Emporium, Save the Date, Harlan New York, Sundora, and
Mercedes-Benz Bangladesh.
As
part of the event, Sensation will also offer complimentary consultations with
specialist physicians on premarital health, married life, and family planning.
The
festival will feature cultural performances, a fashion show by the Azra Mahmud
Talent Camp, a Qawwali performance by Jaleor, and a raffle draw. Winners will
receive prizes, including round-trip Dhaka-Bangkok-Dhaka air tickets for
couples and other gifts.
To
coincide with the festival, InterContinental Dhaka's Elements Global Dining
restaurant will host special wedding-themed dinners from July 29 to August 1,
serving traditional wedding dishes, including mutton kacchi biryani, chicken
roast, and assorted kebabs. MTB cardholders will enjoy a special Buy One, Get
Three dining offer
