***UPDATE: Weddings are once again prohibited until further notice*** Time for a happy dance! — weddings will soon be allowed to take place in Dubai! Engaged couples can rejoice following an announcement from the Government of Dubai on August 3, released by the COVID-19 Command and Control Centre in association with Dubai Tourism, which reveals guidelines for the events industry to get back to business, having been on hold since March. For weddings — and…
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Summer is here, the heat is up but the annual escape is on hold for some! Many people in the UAE are looking much closer to home for their summer holiday this year, and staycations and weekend getaways at hotels and resorts across the Emirates will be in high demand. One hidden gem is undoubtedly the Mysk Kingfisher Retreat in Sharjah, part of the luxurious Sharjah Collection curated by Mysk Hotels and a real glamper’s…
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Sustainable and Ethical beauty has seen a boom in the last 2-3 years with conscious women seeking more detail and transparency, brands are being forced to conform and it’s a great thing! Although we’ve got a way to go, it’s a brave new world out there with plenty of companies emerging to fill the void of heritage beauty brands that are missing a trick. Whether you want Clean, Cruelty-Free or sustainable beauty products for your…
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Whether you’re planning to propose or making up your mind about what you’d like from your engagement ring, there are a few tips that will help you decide what style best reflects your story and personal aesthetic. A diamond engagement ring is rarely a spontaneous purchase and statistics show that it’s becoming a process that couples go through together. Whatever the case may be, consider the following simple steps to help you choose the perfect…
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E-vites, digital stationery and ‘Save The Date’ alternatives are gaining in popularity in the wedding world, fast! They’re more affordable than their tactile counter-parts and ticking all the green boxes in sustainable tree-loving ways. Given the current economic environment and environmental climate, they’re a great way to invite your loved ones no matter the postal service or lack there of, to your wedding in this brave new world. BCME listed wedding planners, Saorsa Events, recently…
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If you’ve had to postpone your wedding day, an engagement party, or even a surprise marriage proposal because of the COVID-19 lockdown, check out these new virtual or ‘at home’ services that were launched to help couples get through these unexpected times. From animated ‘Save the Date’ videos to virtual parties and wedding planning, these wedding and events-focused companies have diversified products for an online audience, or launched new ‘at home’ services, to help couples…
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This month, let’s be better, let’s save our skin and the planet! We’re going to hit the kitchen and make the most out of what’s lying at the back of your shelves and getting no counter-time and give your face the attention it deserves. Here are our bridal beauty expert Laure Sejean’s favourite homemade face-masks using nothing more than avocado, egg white, oatmeal, honey and lemon.  Take a look -> Hydrate Your Skin Now that…
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Elham and Saman met with the snow-capped slopes of Switzerland setting a romantic backdrop for the start of their journey together, which culminated several years later with an intimate wedding in Dubai, at one of the world’s most iconic buildings, the Burj Al Arab. While both Elham and Saman are from Iran, Saman was brought up in Switzerland and Elham has been living in the UAE for 20 years. The beautiful bride Elham wowed guests…
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Whether your wedding day is an intimate gathering of close family or a huge bash to rival any A-lister, saying those vows is an incredibly important occasion with many factors to consider, goods to order, dresses to buy, a venue to book and guests to invite and cater for. If the recent global pandemic of COVID-19 has taught us anything, it is that you can never be too careful or too prepared for any eventuality….
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The ‘new normal’ is slowly forming and with it, intimate weddings will seemingly become more popular once COVID-19 restrictions on events are lifted. So this beautiful real wedding submission could not have been more timely, proving that sometimes, the best things come in small packages. Captured by Dubai based wedding photographer Chandan Sojitra, this soulful and simple, multi-cultural garden wedding set within the couple’s Dubai villa will be sure to leave you with a smile…
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