Wedding Gowns & Bridal Fashion

The second and final day of this years Wedding Expo was marked by exhibitions by different companies who offer various services to those who are planning to tie the knot.

Among the companies represented were those from the financial sector, fashion outlets and legal service providers.

Standard Chartered Bank representative, Mr Dan Haoleba Dikgaka said they attended the Wedding Expo to promote their new and unique product, the Diva Club Account which they launched recently.

He said they felt that since preparations for weddings are often spearheaded by women the Expo provided a good opportunity for them to market their product.

Mr Dikgaka said the account was their own way of giving back to women and appreciating their role in the society in general.

Letshego, also a financial services provider, promoted the various loans that it offers, amongst which are the Executive loan, Letshego loan, Letshego vehicle finance and FlashCash.

Letshegos Sales and Marketing Consultant, Mr Dikeme Maponyane said they also offer legal services to the public at affordable prices.

These products, he said are meant to cushion customers against financial ruin brought about by legal expenses.

Some of the legal protection products they offer are Tshireletso Guard which covers labour, civil and criminal matters, Executive Legal Guard which covers legal expenses accidental death, disability and medical expenses and Badiri Guard covering work-place related matters.

Ms Monana Bogatsu, the Managing Director of Fabulous Functions, an events management and florist company said her company was doing well and that most of her clients were big companies such as Shell Oil Botswana, BP Botswana and Gaborone Sun.

Ms Bogatsu said she advertises in electronic boards and also does door-to-door advertising, pointing out that some of her clients are referrals. I do a pretty good job and what I do advocates for me.

A representative of Lemat Fashions, Ms Thapelo Matale said they attended the Expo to market their business, which specializes in designing outfits for various occasions.

She said business was often slow except during Christmas time when many people hold their weddings.

According to her, everyone can afford to buy from them because they have flexible payment methods and their products are reasonably-priced.

Ms Patricia Mashabane, the Director of Art Cultural Centre, another fashion-design company specializing in German print or leteisi said shortage of material, stiff competition, exorbitant rentals and lack of skilled personnel hamper the day-to-day operation of her company.

An Otse-based charitable organization, Motse wa Badiri Camphill also exhibited some candles and pottery from its candle and pottery workshops.

The organization sources some of the materials used in candle-making from other countries because they are not available locally. Moulds used for shaping the candles are bought in Australia whilst wax is from Malaysia.

According to its representative Ms Lefoko Blake ,the aim of the organization is to help the disabled by equipping them with life skills.

Show attendant, Ms Bosa Botlhokobotsile said she hoped to gain a lot of knowledge as she is preparing for her wedding to be held next year.

She expressed happiness that such an event gives people an opportunity to compare prices and to meet business people She however decried the size of the venue saying it was too small for such an important event.

Source: BOPA