A REVOLUTION IN THE DESI WEDDING INDUSTRY

September 2002 marked the beginning of a new era in the South Asian wedding industry all over the world. Sumit Arya and Shikha Arya launched the much awaited and much needed non-profit organization called 'Association of South Asian Wedding Professionals' (ASAWP) at an international level.

Wedding service providers such as banquet facilities, caterers, photographers, videographers, mandap decorators, florists, beauticians, disc jockeys, drummers, horse and carriage providers, limousines, bakeries, invitation card printers, jewelers and fashion designers alike were in a dire need of a common platform that can address their issues and concerns, arrange group discounts, invent and explore new marketing venues, while providing them with a strong collective referral base. Association of South Asian Wedding Professionals is fulfilling that need at an international level with full competency and integrity.

South Asia as we all know consists of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka & Bhutan...wedding professionals in the homelands and as well as abroad.

Sumit Arya has a bachelor's degree in photography and graphic design from City College of New York. He headed various cultural and professional organizations at the school & college level. He has been photographing South Asian weddings since 1986.

Dulhan Inc. & ASAWP organize Bridal Expos, Wedding Planning Seminars, other related events and publish a Bridal Magazine 'Dulhan'. Weekly Wedding Radio Show 'Dulhan' is aired at www.wcnj.fm Every Thursday 7-8 pm EST

The official website of Dulhan Inc. and ASAWP is www.dulhaninc.com

For further info. on how to become an ASAWP member or to attend one of the upcoming ASAWP Meetings, Bridal Expos or Wedding Seminars, or to advertise in the Dulhan Magazine or our website, call toll free in US/Canada 1-866-4 DULHAN or internationally 732-549-1996