Brides competition reaches climax

and nominees to this prestigious event will witness a culmination of events that have been taking place behind closed doors throughout the year.
While the finalists will await with bated breath for the results, for other guests and revellers, the event will present them with an opportunity to be part of a top- notch dance and music fiesta that is expected to spill  into the early hours of Saturday.
“Young Igwe”, Peter Moyo, is expected to lead the pack of entertainers that will include Mutare-based gospel musician Blessing Shumba, diva Diana Samkange and Apama Styles, in what promises to be a scintillating show.
The quartet, a deliberate choice by the organisers of the show to cater for different tastes, is expected to illuminate this annual event.
The bridal show, which will climax with the crowning of a new bridal queen, has other accolades that will add up to the excitement of the day.
There will also be other prizes that will include the Cake of the Year, Photographer of the Year, and Baker of the Year.
The lucky lady to be crowned tonight takes over from Mrs Cleopatra Muripira, who was crowned last year’s Bride of the Year at yet another glittering event held at the same venue.
All the 12 finalists who were shortlisted stand a chance of walking away with the coveted prize. Voting ended on March 9 with an overwhelming response and vote counting has since been completed.
The 12 finalists are Febbie Nyakwaya (January), Kudzai Veronica Chimhanda (February), Nyara Muzenda (March), Patience Asali (April), Vongai Gundani (May), Jammie Makedenge (June), Esther Rhoda Bangira (July), Chido Orleen Sango (August), Berther Chinyere (September), Marble Nyakunuwa (October), Agnes                 Marange (November) and Angle Chimbarange (December).
The cakes belong to Ivy Rudo Usada, Bridget Tariro Tsoka, Cynthia Mhangwa, Yeukai Phiri, Emelda Nyabinde, Jammie Makedenge, Rachel Chido Barwe, Lyna Mavhunga, Cherly Rutendo Ndlovu, Dr Maureen Bento, Perfect Chapfudza and Dadirai Vomo.
The Bride of the Year will pocket US$1 000 cash,  while the first and second runners-up will win US$750 and US$500 respectively.
The top three finalists will be accorded a second honeymoon and mixed hampers each.
The Cake of the Year will scoop a US$750 cash prize, while the first and second runners-up will pocket US$500 and US$250 respectively.