For engaged couples who reside in Dubai, it is no secret that the city can reach sweltering temperatures of up to 50 degrees with high humidity, making outdoor weddings a big NO, NO! But for those who do not want to wait until Autumn/Winter, but also do not want a traditional ballroom to say their ‘I DO’s’ in, an alternative option is now available, courtesy of the Melia Desert Palm Dubai. Last week, team Bride…
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We’re already halfway through 2021 and yes! It’s time we talk about trends – The beginning of this year has been a rollercoaster for our lovely couples with wedding celebrations jumping between authorized – restricted – and all that came in between, creating turbulent times and impacting on the way brides approach their celebrations as they look towards a simpler ‘plan’. A ‘plan’ that has also translated into 2021 bridal makeup trends too. In this…
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Our gorgeous real bride contributor Kenz is back with her latest wedding planning shenanigans, and some exciting news, even though the journey to get there, wasnt quite as smooth as she hoped. Over to kenz to update you all. Sometimes life gets in the way of things. It’s definitely gotten in the way of us planning our wedding. Between me starting a job in an entirely new field, Taz getting put on a crazy new…
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Are you married? Ever dreamt of wearing your bridal gown again, just to relive that special day? Last weekend, Friday 4th June, this is exactly what a group of Dubai-based expats did, when they met at Fogo de Chao Brazilian restaurant in Dubai’s swish Financial Centre. Organised by the founders of lifestyle marketing agency F&F which was established in 2017, the aptly named intimate event “Runaway Bride”, offered the women the best excuse to glam…
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In 2015, Jessy Rebekah Pereira started a bespoke tailoring business in Dubai. Combining a head for finance with a hand for the creative, she found an opportunity to provide a service that she had found so desperately lacking in the region at the time. Six years later and Jessy has risen in the ranks of the Dubai bridal industry with her brand becoming a household name for brides to be looking for a bespoke service…
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Spring is well on its way and as we know, can be devastatingly short in this region. So, before we miss it, it’s time to ‘spring clean’ and refresh your bridal beauty kit for a new season of weddings! Our Bridal Beauty Expert, Laure Sejean, has picked her favourite beauty products to banish the shine but stay luminous whilst keeping your bridal makeup flawless from day to night! The beauty industry is constantly evolving and…
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Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management released a long awaited announcement early today, May 17th 2021, that will bring a sense of relief to many brides, grooms and wedding industry professionals across the UAE. Effective as of today, wedding related events are allowed to be held with the maximum attendance capped at 100 for wedding venues/hotels; all wedding guests and staff/vendors involved in the wedding should have received the COVID-19 vaccination. Attendance at…
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We are always on the hunt for fun and interesting things for our brides-to-be and their besties to experience, so when COYA Spa in Mirdiff invited us to experience their ‘Ladies Day Out’ full-day pampering package, who were we to say no? Featuring an array of beneficial beauty treatments, our Founder Rhiannon talks us through the day and what you and your besties (or bridesmaids) can expect. About COYA Spa Coya Spa and Beauty Salon…
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Our diary of a real bride contributor Kenz is back, with some exciting updates. It has been difficult for our Texan beauty and her handsome Indian fiancé Taz, with so many factors for both to consider, cultural traditions, and preferences, but they got there in the end. Over to kenz to update you on the progression of her wedding plans! I am pleased to announce to you all that my fiancé and I can make…
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BCME expert panel member and Head of Family Law at James Berry & Associates Dee Popat, is back, to give us the low down on legally planning a wedding in the UAE during covid times. Over to you Dee… Previously, many UAE ex-pats had decided to marry abroad in order to avoid criminal implications in the UAE as a consequence of living together without being married. The UAE marriage laws have been updated since 7th November 2021 in…
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