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Something old, something new, here comes Confetti
By Randima Attygalle
From the cake to the honeymoon location, the checklist for a wedding seems endless. Fit-ons for giggling flower girls, page boys pulling each other's hair, the appointment for the final facial, shoes to be collected - the list goes on. Despite all this hassle, the couple have to look their best on the big day.

With all these details in mind, Nimmi Harasgama and Minoli Ratnayake of Well Red Ink (Private) Ltd., publishers of Adoh magazine, have launched the first-ever bridal magazine - Confetti.

"Although there are plenty of international bridal magazines, we saw a need in the local market for this type of publication in terms of quality, contents, layout, photography and style," says Minoli, the idea being to open doors for local brides and grooms to explore new themes with a traditional touch.

Confetti, to be published bi-annually offers a fusion of both traditional and modern ideas, featuring real receptions, flower arrangements, cake structures, table-layout themes, beauty tips and honeymoon locations to make that special day, a dream come true.

In terms of style and contents we want to compete with international magazines while at the same time making it predominantly local, explains Nimmi, adding, "Although we feature local weddings, local flowers and cake arrangements done by local talent, we give the message that there is opportunity to be inventive, to explore novel themes."

Inspiring brides and grooms being the main aim, Minoli says, "We want to make them aware that many new ideas above average standard await them. We want people to deviate from the average wedding they've seen a hundred times, so that people will remember something extraordinary”.

Nimmi emphasizes that Confetti is essentially a guide. "What we want to give through Confetti is a guideline, we don't necessarily say that it's the way. It is also impossible for us to cover each and every wedding-related topic in one issue. Therefore, we will focus on selected topics per issue."

In their second issue, they plan to concentrate on wedding locations, invitations and bridal attire. As to whether Confetti has a target-market, Minoli says, "Confetti is not a high society magazine, nor does it cater exclusively to the elite. It caters to a wide section of women in society".

Although essentially a bridal magazine, there is plenty for an innovative hostess to extract from Confetti. The table and floral arrangements featured in the first issue can be tried out even at a dinner at home. "Most women like to add a special flavour to their house-parties and Confetti will help them with good tips," said Minoli.

And contributions to Confetti will be from both veterans and new talent. "We do not have a fixed panel of writers, as we want to accommodate fresh ideas and unearth new talent," says Nimmi.

Priced at Rs. 200, Confetti is available at all Lake House bookshops, salons, supermarkets and will also be available at the Bridal Fair to be held in March at the BMICH.

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