Maison Gevrin ~ Exclusively at Contessa Bridal Ladies, get ready to swoon as we introduce the latest collection of stunning haute couture gowns by Maison Gevrin, now available exclusively at Contessa Bridal, Dubai. Embodying youthfulness, grace and beauty, ever since their inception, Gevrin has perfectly executed the poetry of a ballerina in each of their creations. Their expertise in creating unique dresses is brilliantly expressed in the glamour and graciousness of each gown. The pursuit…
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Preserve Your Cake And Eat It Too! When elaborate three-tiered wedding cakes became popular in the late 19th century, the bottom tier was served during the reception, the middle tier was given to guests to place under their pillows (to promote fertility), and the top tier was often left over. This gave rise to the idea of saving the top tier to be served as a sweet remembrance to be enjoyed on a couple’s one-year…
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Meet Team Bride Club ME Hello lovelies, I’m popping by today to give you a little insight into how I run this ship, my baby Bride Club ME, and am introducing you to two very important people with the photographic assistance of one of my fav photographers, Melissa Beattie. The below images were not pre-planned – it was all very last minute, no fancy clothes needed. We all headed off to our regular meet-up point,…
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The Importance Of A Structured Wedding Timeline Last time, our expert ‘wedding photography’ contributor Maria Sundin, spoke about “nailing your getting ready shots”, an important part of your wedding photo must-haves. Today’s post is all about the rest of the day – specifically, making the most of your photographer, which, my lovelies, all boils down to communicating your wedding timeline. Below, Maria offers some wedding time line tips. Above: Maria Sundin of Maria Sundin Photography / Image by…
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Get to Know the Wedding Pro! Each week, we shine the spotlight on a Bride Club ME vendor club member, 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 engaging with to make your wedding day perfect! This week, we have the privilege of showcasing Linda Mwaffak, director of groups, conferences…
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The Cost of Hiring a Wedding DJ Here at Bride Club ME, we love to talk about “pretty” – we get immersed in lots of real wedding inspiration and swoon over the latest wedding gown trends, but we also get down to the nitty gritty and tackle subjects such as logistics, vendor costs and the inevitable difficulties faced when planning a wedding, whether it’s being held here in the UAE or somewhere else. Today, we…
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Wedding Colour Scheme Choosing wedding colour schemes can be tricky, and we appreciate that every bride to-be could use a little inspiration. On a weekly basis, we scour the net, searching for stunning wedding colour scheme combinations, that will help inspire your big day. Today we offer: Jaded Grey, a gorgeous colour palette, offering a soft and romantic edge, the kind of colour combination that offers a sense of calm and serenity. This mood board was…
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Make-Up Bag Must-Haves Today’s beauty post from BCME expert panel member Natasha Zaki of Glossy Make Up is all about her make-up bag must-haves. Not exactly 100 per cent wedding focused, but we are girlies, after all, and these must-haves are great essentials to take along to any pre-wedding occasion, such as the bachelorette or engagement party. Enjoy! Hi everyone! I hope you enjoyed reading my last article on how to pick the perfect lipstick for…
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A Grace Kelly-Inspired Styled Shoot in Cannes Coming all the way from Cannes in the South of France, today’s post takes us back to the era of the classics. Inspired by film icon and former princess of Monaco Grace Kelly, this shoot exudes class and sophistication. Featuring gorgeous gowns by Elie Saab and Vera Wang and stunning views, the shoot is packed full of ‘pretty’. Photographer Nora Mancini hopes these images will inspire UAE…
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iWed at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi Have you missed the latest wedding fairs and workshops in the UAE? Don’t fret, there’s more to come! Romance is in the air as Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi launches iWed, the hotels first official, interactive wedding workshop & fair, on Thursday 16 April and Friday 17 April 2015. Showcasing tonnes of wedding inspiration over two full days for all engaged couples, iWed will be open to the public on Thursday 16 April and Friday 17 April from 11:00am to…
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