Bridal dressing is an art

Going through pre-wedding pangs? A bit of excitement, a bit of stress... probably it still has not sunk in that its actually happening. And when it does, probably the best person to turn to is beauty culture and bridal expert Indu Hewapathirana.

A student of St. Mary's Convent Matara, and trained under Haris Wijesinghe, Indu had started her own bridal centre almost 14 years ago in a room in her home at Pita Kotte.

When business had picked up she had shifted her work to a "Bridal Centre" but says "Business" is not the right word to describe her work. I like to help the lower income groups; young couples who are eager to make their wedding day the most memorable event in their lives" says Indu.

She makes all her sarees from locally available material like handlooms while the bouquets are made from twigs, leaves and creepers easily found in the vicinity.

The result is a bridal outfit, complete with hair ornaments earrings, bracelets and bouquets which will suit any shoe string budget. "I am not worried about making profits. There are times when I spend from my own pocket to complete the bridal outfit.

I'm happy to help young people in every way I can, who are in love and are beginning their life long journey together, on their wedding day," says Indu.

With such a motto to guide her, no wonder success continues to smile on her.

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