The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) and Manifest have revealed the lineup for the second edition of the FDCI Manifest Wedding Weekend. The wedding extravaganza is scheduled to take place at the Taj Palace, New Delhi, on 3 and 4 August, 2024, promising an unparalleled experience for the brides, grooms, and their families.
Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the FDCI Manifest Wedding Weekend will once again redefine luxury and festivity, by bringing together India's finest couturiers, jewellers, gifting and accessories brands under one roof.
Guests will have the exclusive opportunity to interact directly with renowned designers and explore their latest wedding collections. Designers like Rahul Mishra, Tarun Tahiliani, JJ Valaya, Gaurav Gupta Couture, Suneet Varma, Rose Room, Falguni Shane Peacock amongst others will showcase their latest wedding collections fresh off the India Couture Week ramp. In contrast, the exclusive works of Anita Dongre, Anju Modi, Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna, Asha Gautam, Mynah's Reynu Tandon, Shanti Banaras, and Sulakshana Monga will provide a wide range of styles and looks for the contemporary couple.
"The overwhelming response to our inaugural FDCI Wedding Weekend set a high standard. This year, we aim to elevate the shopping experience even more to the discerning consumer. Print and digital media together form a comprehensive and creative promotional strategy, reaching diverse audiences and driving consumer interest,” said FDCI Chairman Sunil Sethi.
“By uniting coveted couturiers, jewellers, giving and accessory partners with wedding professionals, we continue to tap into the booming Indian wedding and luxury fashion market, making this event the premier platform for acquiring festive couture, red-carpet creations, and exquisite jewellery,” he added.
“We aim to create an immersive and unforgettable journey, celebrating the beauty of love and commitment with the highest quality offerings in fashion, jewellery, and lifestyle,” said Avarna Jain, Chairperson, RPSG Lifestyle Media. “Each brand has been meticulously selected from various parts of India to ensure a comprehensive and luxurious experience for our attendees,” she further added.
Alongside these esteemed designers, the showcase will bring together exquisite jeweller brands from across India like Archana Aggarwal Timeless Jewellery (Delhi), Kishandas & Co and Shree Jee Jewellers (Hyderabad), Raj Mahtani Couture Jewellers (Kolkata), Alok Lodha Jewels (Kuwait/ Delhi) to name a few.
Additionally, the event also offers a diverse array of top gifting and accessories options, such as traditional Indian bags from Love to Bag, exquisite costume jewellery from Rabata by Rahul, and delightful confectionaries from Saugaat by Bikanervala. To complete the experience, renowned saree brands like Shanti Banaras and Asha Gautam will be showcasing their most exclusive creations.
The FDCI Manifest Wedding Weekend offers a unique blend of modern and traditional, making it a one-stop shop for all wedding requirements.