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FA BUL O U S

at Every Event

By Nirja Dutt

Design and aesthetic has always been an integral part of Amrish

Pershad’s life.What began as love for all things beautiful in the

garment export and design industry (where he worked for almost

a decade) traversed into the wedding space when he was asked by

a friend to help in putting together their wedding.

This changed his perspective completely and led him

to move on to thelower business.“Flowers have always

been my passion. It is what made me want to switch

from the garments and design work,” he tells us.When

asked about the importance of lowers at weddings,

he explains,“No event today is complete without

aesthetically executed fresh lower décor.Though a lot

of people are now gravitating to artiiciallowers, I

personally don’t think they can achieve the grace that

fresh blooms can. I also feel strongly about quality over

quantity and incorporate this philosophy into every project I do.”

He achieved new heights in his career when he was asked to design

the sets of Mira Nair’sMonsoon Weddingin 2001.And by 2006, he

was a well known name working with events and companies around

the world including the Commonwealth Games. It was this that

gave him a push to start his own wedding design company that now

works on every aspect from the theme to the ensembles.And as a

special, here’s his breakdown to BAZAAR BRIDE

on 2016 weddings.“Fabrics, drapes, linen, exotic lowers,

intelligent lighting, and the use of latest technology

like video-mapped LED strips are the need of the

hour.When selecting fabrics like damasks, jacquard,

crepes,chifon, and georgettes, or textures like prints,

appliqué work, and hand embroidery, make sure they

are high in quality and work well with your theme.

Less is more and it always makes a statement. Destination

weddings are also a major trend this year. I suggest that

you choose the location based on the theme you would

like for your wedding. My current favourites are Rajasthan, Hyderabad,

Mauritius, Italy,Turkey, and Greece. Each of them has so much to

ofer.The unique venues will take your breathaway!”

OVER THE TOP

Designer, wedding planner, and florist

Amrish Pershad on what makes a wedding

special and what sets it apart.

Pershad does not

depart from

tradition, yet his

work has a liberal

dosage of modern

themes. Paying

exquisite attention

to details, his

wedding sets

stand out with

bright colours and

dainty elements.

TIP OF

THE SEASON

EXPERIMENT WITH

LINEN, DRAPES,

EXOTIC FLOWERS,

INTELLIGENT

LIGHTING, AND THE

JUST-IN VIDEO-

MAPPED LED

STRIPS.

IMAGE COURTESY: AMRISH PERSHAD.