DIY Umm Ali Ice Cream Expats getting married in the Middle East often wish to have some part of the celebration reflecting their new adopted home but are unsure about how to achieve it. Following a request from Bride Club ME’s Rio for such a touch for her own reception, I suggested a twist on Umm Ali, a perennial favourite at buffets. This dessert is super easy, affordable and delicious, infusing a small bit of…
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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 touch of Arabia with: Off White, Sand and Desert Green This mood board was created by our talented friend and Bride Club ME Vendor Club member Louma, founder of Design by Louma. Encouraged by the weather…
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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: Pale Pink & White This mood board was created by our friend and Bride Club ME Vendor Club member Ritu , founder of Creative Box. Everything at Creative Box is hand-made. With the use of a variety of prints, colours…
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Sugar Urban Nails Salon in JLT We review the reverse French mani/pedi, which is the latest trend in nail design, the 24 Carat gold tattoo skin accessory (by Instant 24 jewels), as well as the hot AHA Paprika facial (from Eminence) at the boutique Sugar Urban Nails salon in JLT. Location and salon Enter the ground floor of the Almas Tower in JLT, turn left and you’ll see the salon on your right. It may be small but…
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Tips on Setting Your Wedding Budget A wedding day is supposed to be a memorable and happy event. But weddings are becoming more of a financial burden for those who fail to budget wisely, they can end up paying for extras they don’t really need. No one wants to start married life with huge debts hanging over them. Event Planner & Co-Founder of Touche D’or by Al Wazzan L.L.C. Abeer Safa, offers some invaluable advice and simple…
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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: Off-white, beige, olive and coral. This mood board was created Ayah Halawani, Design Director at Celebrations Event Management. For more wedding colour inspiration, click here.
Hijab styles |Tips from Maha Khalid One of the biggest challenges for any bride-to-be is the first formal appearance in front of her in-laws and her fiancé’s family. Usually that occasion is the engagement day or “Aqd El Qiran”. I believe I speak on behalf of all hijabi brides when I say that top of our concerns on that day is our “Hijab Style.” With not many resources in the market to learn from, styling the bride…
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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: Peaches and Cream This mood board was created by our friend and Bride Club ME Vendor Club member Ritu, founder of Creative Box. Everything at Creative Box is hand-made. With the use of a variety of prints, colours and accessories,…
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Whether or not to invite children to your wedding can be a huge etiquette dilemma for brides-to-be. Imposing a ‘No Kids’ rule risks offending friends or family with young offspring. I am having children at my wedding in November, however, you just may not wish to say your vows over a loud cacophony of a teething baby screams or your venue may not be ‘child friendly’. If you choose to omit kids, most parents will…
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DIY “Great Gatsby” Inspired Headband Ever since Baz Luhrmann’s ‘The Great Gatsby’ movie came out, it has been influencing fashion and weddings. Recently Bride Club ME published our very first organised styled photo-shoot, the theme being ‘Great Gatsby’. Our DIY contributor Simone Heng has followed suit and provided the following ‘DIY Gatsby headband’ tutorial. It takes two minutes to create, but looks very fetching. If you don’t want to wear it yourself as the bride,…
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