On Thursday 6th June at Dubai World Trade Centre the official celebrations for the marriage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, and his brothers H.H. Sheikh Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and H.H. Sheikh Ahmed, Chairman of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation took place. Although a private event, the brother’s wedding celebrations attracted enormous interest and attention which followed the official Islamic wedding that took place last month…
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Here at BCME we fully understand how difficult it can be to find the perfect wedding venue. So to ease your pain just a little bit, we’ve rounded up our top 5 Abu Dhabi outdoor wedding venues for those of you Brides to Be looking to get married in the UAE capital. From palaces, to golf courses to private islands, Abu Dhabi offers some of the most stunning wedding venues in the UAE, possibly even…
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This morning hearts broke all across the UAE as it was announced that heartthrob Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and two of his brothers Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Sheikh Ahmad bin Mohammed, Chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, were each married on Wednesday evening in a joint ceremony. According to the Dubai Media Office, the three sons of Sheikh…
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Virgin Radio’s much loved Aussie host, Kris Fade, popped the question to his long-time girlfriend, Brianna, on Monday and we can’t get enough of the proposal! The proposal took place in Jordan while Kris and Brianna were there to attend the first Middle East movie premiere of Aladdin (parts of the film were actually filmed in Jordan!). Kris was there to interview the cast of the film for Virgin Radio, which of course includes legendary…
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“Gone are the days of massive weddings with hundreds of guests. In today’s experiential landscape, couples are seeking more intimate weddings in unchartered territories that create unique memories with their closest friends and families,” says Lauren Grech, CEO and Co-Founder of LLG Events, an international event management and design firm specializing in luxury destination weddings and experiential events in New York City and worldwide. We connected with Lauren to develop a curated list of the…
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Each week, we shine the spotlight on Bride Club ME vendor club members, allowing you, our reader, to get up close and personal with some of the best wedding vendors in town. Here, you can learn more about the people behind some of the businesses you may be using to make your wedding the day you’ve always dreamed of! This week, we have the privilege of showcasing Chandan Sojitra, a wedding photographer and videographer with a passion…
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Last week, team BCME hosted it’s annual wedding industry Pre-Iftar dinner, and the venue this year was an opulent restaurant nestled against the stunning backdrop of Al Seef Dubai Creek – Doors Freestyle Grill.  Our Pre-Iftar gathering has become a fantastic opportunity for industry movers and shakers and BCME vendors alike to come together before the holy-month to network, share ideas and advice and of course, have some fun! BCME vendor and photographer, Azizah Crane, was on…
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BCME couples, listen up! Even if you’re not fasting this Ramadan, attending an Iftar (which literally means “break fast”) is a wonderful way to get into the spirit of the holy month. So with this in mind, we’ve rounded up our Top 10 Dubai Iftars that are perfect for a relaxed, delicious, date night with your other half. From traditional favourites, to all you can eat sushi, to exquisite desserts in iconic, picturesque settings, there really…
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Oprah Winfrey, Melissa Rivers, Uma Thurman and Catherine Zeta-Jones are just a few of the A-list names that world-renowned celebrity wedding planner, Preston Bailey, has created exquisite events for. Recently named as one of the best wedding designers in the world by Vogue Magazine, Preston has been globally-celebrated for his unique ability to transform ordinary spaces into stunning, theatrical environments, and last month we had the honour of meeting the man himself. BCME Founder, Rhiannon, and…
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In the midst of planning a wedding, and all the craziness that comes with it, many couples don’t put the same amount of thought and research into planning their honeymoon. If you’re currently finding yourself in this exact situation, feeling overwhelmed by seating plans and centerpieces, don’t fear! BCME Expert Panel Member, Petra Weidl from Travel Counselors and Romantic Travel & Honeymoon Expert, is here to help with some handy tips for choosing the perfect…
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