Rio’s African Adventure – Honeymoon Special Zanzibar – Matemwe Retreat Following our bush plane flight with Regional Air to Zanzibar (Adam got front passenger seat, because it was his birthday), we were met by a representative from Island Express for our transfer to Matemwe Retreat. Upon landing, I was excited to see the aqua blue ocean and beaches below me, in contrast to the Serengeti – both individually beautiful in their own ways. We embarked…
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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 a romantic and rustic mood board with a ‘country’ vibe: Blueberry, slate, carnation, petal & buttercream. This mood board was found on The Sweetest Occasion. Above: Mood board, found on…
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An Elegant Dubai Wedding|Video Highlights Newlywed bride Victoria wasn’t sure which country she wanted to get married in – let alone which venue to choose. But after visiting her favourite hotel in Dubai (One&Only The Palm), she didn’t have to worry any longer. Above: The bride & grooms wedding venue (The One&Only, the Palm) A year after deciding on their venue, Dubai expat Victoria and her hubby Ryan recited their vows among friends and family…
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Saving For Your Wedding Day Congratulations – you’re engaged! When you first begin to plan your wedding with your partner, you need to identify what you both value in terms of what money can buy. It’s great to talk to other married people about the money lessons they’ve learned, blunders they’ve made, and the general advice they can share about budgeting for the big day. There are some individuals who hate carrying a balance on…
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How Much Wedding Cake Should I Order? Wondering how much wedding cake you’ll need for your big day? Masha Cain, founder of Dubai-based wedding planners Fabulous Day, offers some sound advice … Factors to consider when working out how many wedding cake servings you should order for your special day include whether the cake is the only dessert, and how many guests will be in attendance. If you plan to offer other desserts at an…
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African Adventure|Honeymoon Special – Part 2 The Serengeti – Sayari Camp (Warning: This is long, so grab a cuppa!) – The morning I was dreading arrived – I truly hate flying, so the thought of getting into a small bush plane scared me senseless. I was also feeling pretty rough, having caught what I thought was a tummy bug, but in fact turned out to be an allergic reaction to my malarone tablets…sigh! The one-hour flight…
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Flowers Bring Life To A Construction Site Dubai based florists ‘Vintage Bloom’ never fail to impress us with their gorgeous floral creations. Earlier this week, we received these beautiful images submitted by head florist ‘Hana’ over at Vintage bloom. The story behind these images, takes place in a Dubai based construction site, a sophisticated luncheon aimed at promoting the construction of a long awaited building. The theme? Raw and woody. Vintage bloom added vibrant bursts of colour…
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African Adventure|Honeymoon Special – Part 1 (Warning: This is long, so grab a cuppa!) – Last year, I married my soul mate. It was the most incredible day filled with all the positive emotions one can imagine, but it was also a long process and left us pretty exhausted both financially and emotionally. We had to wait patiently for our honeymoon, our first real holiday in years. In hindsight, I’m glad we didn’t go straight away,…
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Plan Your Wedding Photos You’ve booked your wedding photographer and the big day is getting closer. Now it’s time to plan out your photos and prepare yourself. Here’s how, with tips from our expert panel member and wedding photographer, Maria Sundin! Get your money’s worth You’ve probably spent a fair portion of your budget on a photographer, so you’ll want to make sure you get value for money. A photographer’s work isn’t only to provide…
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How to Involve Your Loved Ones Abroad During my own wedding planning process, I often felt a little down being so far away from my mum, aunties and best friends back home – a feeling I’m sure many of you can relate to as expatriates in the UAE. So, today, I am bringing you some creative ways to involve all the important ladies in your life, wherever they live. Mum: Introduce her to the world…
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