Step into the enchanting love story of Elena and Shukhrat, founders of photo and video production company, SHUGA FILMS, nestled in the vibrant heart of Dubai. Originally hailing from Russia and Uzbekistan respectively, their paths converged in the dazzling desert landscape of the UAE. Their story unfolds like a modern-day fairytale, sparked by a chance encounter on social media. Elena, in search of picturesque vistas for her shoots, stumbled upon Shukhrat’s captivating work. A message…
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In the tranquil setting of Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, with the peaceful Arabian Sea as their backdrop, British expatriates and the founders of Lets DXB, Adrian and Lucy John, also known as Mr. & Mrs. Brunch for their role in revolutionizing the UAE’s brunch scene, celebrated their wedding. Their ceremony, reflecting their unique personalities, was a distinctive affair that perfectly complemented the serene environment. Opting for an intimate beach setting, their Dubai wedding effortlessly combined…
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You heard all about the proposal, now it’s time for our beautiful bride Diane to share how she and her fiance Steven first chose their dream wedding destination, followed by their dream wedding venue, with a little help from our wedding concierge team!  Over to you Diane! I’ve always loved throwing parties and hosting gatherings, so naturally, when it came to my wedding with Steven, we both agreed it had to be unforgettable. Chapter 1:…
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We’re thrilled to present another exquisite UAE-based wedding, featuring a captivating couple with Iraqi heritage. Despite living in London, UK, and Melbourne, Australia, they managed a long-distance relationship before finally relocating to Melbourne and planning their destination wedding from afar with the assistance of the talented wedding planners at The Purple Chair. Below, Rasha Badran and Aula Jubbawey from The Purple Chair talk us through the wedding, working with the couple and leave us with…
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Today, in our ‘Diary Of A Real Bride’ blog series, bride-to-be Dania talks us through choosing her dream wedding venue in Dubai. She explains how she went about narrowing down the plethora of options out there, which can sometimes be overwhelming even for the most organised brides. Over to you, Dania! “Where are you getting married in Dubai?”. A question that made my palms sweaty, my heart thump, and my head spin. Venue hunting in…
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We are back with our much-loved ‘Diary Of A Real Bride’ blog series, where engaged women share honest musings about their wedding planning journey with our readers, penning down the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Today, we are excited to introduce you to Dania, a bride-to-be based in Dubai but originally from Manchester, UK. She is engaged to the love of her life, Reece, from London. In this post, Dania shares her proposal…
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When the stars align, there’s no arguing with their outcome; whilst Ali and Jenny are both from the UK, it would take thousands of miles, the advancement of the internet and one shared street to see fate through. In 2017, two wanderers ‘swiped right’ on Dubai’s most happening dating app of the time – Happn. This meet-cute quickly developed into a budding romance that no Pandemic could put asunder, and upon first release from COVID…
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When two different wedding cultures come together, it can a masterful concoction of craziness, love, joy and tender respect. Not only is the new relationship being celebrated, but there is also the true contentment of two families who take on the challenge of intertwining their dreams for their children. This is the story of one such incredible couple… Makenzie and Taz met four years ago on Tinder. A swipe and a few years later, on…
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When Brianna said yes to Kris Fade, little did she know she would be waiting years longer than planned for it all to happen. Pandemic aside, what else – if anything – would she have changed about their wedding day, and what was their favourite part? On any given Sunday, the star-studded couple can expect a combined audience of nearly 300,000 tuned into their social media accounts alone. Whether it’s at work, the gym, or…
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Kenz is back with and exciting update, it’s the day before the wedding, the bachelor and bachelorette parties are about to go down and Kenz is as cool as a cucumber….Read on to find out more….. Currently writing you from Dallas, Texas, the destination of the best bachelorette party I could have asked for. The party has officially wound down and it’s now the day before the wedding. I really can’t believe it. I think…
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