Back With A Bang!
BY AIDEN JEWELLE GONZALES
The Masala Wedding Fair will return for its 11th Edition, promising to be the biggest and best one yet, and bringing the vibrant spirit of a big, fat, Indian wedding to the two-day extravaganza. The renowned one-stop-shop for all things wedding related will also mark Masala’s 15th Anniversary of serving the Thai-Indian community, and will have plenty of surprises in store for discerning guests. Held once again at the opulent Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, the event will gather over 100 local and international exhibitors under one roof to showcase the pinnacle of Indian wedding fashion, jewellery, gastronomy, and more.
The landmark event, which is almost completely sold out, will feature anything visitors will need for an Indian wedding or event, spanning delicious international cuisines such as Marigold by Chef Garima Arora, bringing Michelin-starred flair; classic Indian flavours from the likes of Tambu, NILA, and Jharokha by Indus; and established names in the catering scene, including Red Catering, Jodhaa’s Catering, and more. The fair will also bring under one roof top beverage distributors such as Italasia, Gulp, and Kingfisher Beer, as well as an impressive range and variety of Indian liquors and spirits.
Visitors will also have a chance to shop till they drop from ready-to-wear and couture Indian fashion and jewellery brands, spanning Papa Don’t Preach, Vikram Phandis, Chhavvi Aggarwal, Khanna Jewellers, and more. Don’t miss out on the dedicated Divalicious pop-up area, or, if you’re looking to tie the knot, make sure to visit booths from hospitality brands with long-standing experience in hosting Indian weddings, including Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa, SO Sofitel Hua Hin, Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit, and many more. While parents shop, there will also be a Kids’ Club that will be sure to delight children, plus a range of interactive booths to ensure the weekend remains fun for the whole family.
The fair will be inaugurated by H.E. Nagesh Singh, the Indian Ambassador to Thailand, who will also serve as the Guest of Honour; and guests will be regaled with live entertainment from artists who will be sure to enchant young and old alike. Make sure to look out for the annual Wedding Fair Newsletter, which will include our spicy “Overheard at the Masala Wedding Fair” section, which was such a hit last year.
Whether you’re looking to start your ‘Happily Ever After,’ are shopping for a loved ones’ wedding, or are simply looking to bask in the atmosphere of a hopping sangeet, make sure to mark your calendars, and see you there at the fair!
