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The inaugural Berbice Wedding Expo was successfully held last Sunday at the University of Guyana, Tain, Berbice Campus.The activity, which was launched in November in New Amsterdam, lived up to expectations with a number of exhibitors and booths displaying apparel that are linked to weddings. The event was organized and coordinated by young Berbice businessman Ryan Alexander.Alexander, speaking to the media recently stated that he came up with the idea after persons from as far as Suriname had been visiting his business place ‘Party Plus’, seeking services, especially in the wedding industry. He figured out that a Wedding Expo was a good way to have such persons showcases their wares.The necessary plans were made and according to Alexander he became more inclined to host the activity when he visited China recently and observed similar events.This “honeymoon bed” was one of the many items on display.00At the venue, Berbicians turned out in their numbers to have a firsthand feel of what the activity was like. The event provided potential married couples the opportunity to get wedding packages from the best in the business – from the invitation to honeymoon.The exhibitors included wedding planners, hotels, caterers, florists, photographers, beauticians, Jewelry stores, makeup artists, wedding attire, decorations, furnishing and venues.The activity gave the many cosmologists, caterers, cake decorators, seamstresses and tailors among others that graduated from various courses and programs every year the opportunity to make themselves economically viableDirector of The Guyana Tourism Authority Indranauth Haraldsingh praised the effort put in by Alexander in making the activity a success. He lauded him for the magnitude and scope of the event he undertook in Berbice.He said,Nike Shoes Sale Online Australia, that the Wedding Expo is a truly important activity in Berbice as it gives persons the opportunity to showcase their businesses and consumers the chance to get all that they need for their big day.He said that it is a good way of bringing businesses together. “These events are also good for domestic tourism because it brings persons from their homes for some leisure and recreation.”The GTA Director stated that his organization will make the event an annual one on their calendar of events. He also suggested to the organiser that the event should be a two day affair with some live entertainment.“It’s a good opportunity for couple to come and get a firsthand look of the services, for when they are ready to tie the knot, they can choose from among the vendors and suppliers available here.”According to Alexander, his team aims to market Berbice as a prominent wedding and tourism destination, especially with the many ancient and antique artifacts available.Alexander said that the success of the activity was due to hard work by his team along with an active promotional campaign. |
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