Business: Indian Wedding and Brach

business: Journalist Bal Brach explores the massive growth of the industry in a new documentary called "Little India Big Business," airing on CBC on July 23. "I was stunned to hear the average cost of an Indian wedding is $100,000 and most of the time, it hard-working immigrant parents footing the bill for week-long celebrations." Brach says Indian wedding vendors in the Lower Mainland are booking clients two to three years in advance. "It an incredibly lucrative business, if you have the energy to compete." Dave Singh of Well Groomed Designs helps a bridal client find the perfect outfit, according to CBC. Remarkable success stories Brach says she was most struck by the business startup stories of some of the vendors. They're often lavish, extravagant, week-long affairs with anywhere from 600 to 1,200 guests. Dave Singh immigrated to Canada in 2008 and started his clothing business, Well-Groomed, in his basement. "In his first year of business, Dave had 12 clients," said Brach. He even opened other locations in Toronto and California. "He known as the 'Sabyasachi of Surrey,'" Brach said, referring to India famous clothing designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. This year, Singh is set to dress 400 brides and has clients travelling from all over the world to shop at his store. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.