Our diary of a real bride contributor Kenz is back, with some exciting updates. It has been difficult for our Texan beauty and her handsome Indian fiancé Taz, with so many factors for both to consider, cultural traditions, and preferences, but they got there in the end. Over to kenz to update you on the progression of her wedding plans! I am pleased to announce to you all that my fiancé and I can make…
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Our Real Bride, Kenz’, is back from tropical Zanzibar to the sunny familiarities of Dubai, dealing with the weird but still (somehow) wonderful world of wedding planning during a global pandemic. Each month Kenz takes you on her journey in the hopes that you can revel in its romance and pick-up a tip or two on bridal best practice and getting the job done (we hope). This month, Kenz departs some bridal basic instinct and something…
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We’re over the moon to introduce you to Bride Club ME ’s newest Diary Of Real ‘Dubai’ Bride Contributor, Makenzie Landeros. Each month, Makenzie, or Kenz as she is known to her friends, will be giving you, our readers, an ‘access all areas’ preview to her personal wedding planning journey, and all the ups and downs that go with it, especially amidst the current pandemic. Makenzie is at the first stages of her planning, so…
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Elham and Saman met with the snow-capped slopes of Switzerland setting a romantic backdrop for the start of their journey together, which culminated several years later with an intimate wedding in Dubai, at one of the world’s most iconic buildings, the Burj Al Arab. While both Elham and Saman are from Iran, Saman was brought up in Switzerland and Elham has been living in the UAE for 20 years. The beautiful bride Elham wowed guests…
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The ‘new normal’ is slowly forming and with it, intimate weddings will seemingly become more popular once COVID-19 restrictions on events are lifted. So this beautiful real wedding submission could not have been more timely, proving that sometimes, the best things come in small packages. Captured by Dubai based wedding photographer Chandan Sojitra, this soulful and simple, multi-cultural garden wedding set within the couple’s Dubai villa will be sure to leave you with a smile…
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Imagine a glorious, sun-drenched wedding day, wearing a breathtakingly beautiful ‘boho-luxe’ wedding dress, with one of the world’s most photographed icons in the background. Here, we bring you a captivating wedding shoot courtesy of international wedding photographer Maddy Christina, in collaboration with the acclaimed five-star Address Downtown hotel, in Downtown Dubai, and regional wedding vendor talent.   The UAE is home to so many beautiful wedding locations, from vast desert dunes to lush green lawns…
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Today is the day! We ‘ve been dying to share this utterly breath-taking event with you all and we’re finally getting our chance. Nestled amongst the scenic mountain views of Hatta, this intimate renewal of vows/10th anniversary celebration was filled with sentiment and deep meaning for the beautiful couple, Ash Young and her husband Chris, along with their three children, who participated with heart-warming readings and speeches. The décor, coordinated and designed by local talent…
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Today, we are a tad bias in our excitement sharing this gorgeous wedding, all the way from Australia, since this wedding was that off our Founders Cousin, Beth Downie.  Beth met her now husband Kin, on Tinder, over 5 years ago back her hometown of London. 6 months into their relationship, Kin moved to Australia for work, and within 9 months Beth joined him and there began their new adventure together. They have since made…
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Each month, we shine the spotlight on wedding businesses, allowing you, our reader, to get up close and personal with some of the best wedding vendors in town and further afield.  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 month, we talk to world-renowned, Italian destination wedding and elopement photographer, Serena Genovese. Serena is passionate…
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All of the Real Weddings we feature here at Bride Club ME are special, but this dreamy Californian wedding is particularly significant as it’s the wedding of BCME Contributing Writer, Peta Al Akawi’s brother, Fil.  Fil, and his now wife Hanna, held their wedding on September 14th at a private residence in Simi Valley, California. Fil, originally from the UK, and Hanna, originally from Hungary, reside in Los Angeles and as that’s where they met…
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