Welcome back Bride Clubbers! If you’ve arrived here from pt.1 of our Discover Türkiye piece where we roamed the Bosporus, exploring unique venues for your destination wedding, you may be wondering why bother looking anywhere else. Whilst Istanbul has a little bit of something for everyone, beautiful Bodrum throws luscious shorelines and bustling nightlife into the mix. The picturesque city on the Bodrum Peninsula, stretching from Türkiye’s southwest coast into the Aegean Sea, is teeming with…
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Getting married and considering a destination wedding and unsure of where that may be just yet? Well, we may have just the destination for you – beautiful Türkiye! We bring you details on two gorgeous Turkish destinations that we were privileged enough to tour and experience ourselves courtesy of the Turkish Tourism Board and Vivaah Weddings in this two-part tell-all on wedding destination – Türkiye. Read on for part one of our two-part curated series…
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I’ve been invited to review a lot of fitness programmes, treatments, and beauty services for brides during my time running www.brideclubme.com. I’m always cautious about what I review and promote, as I really don’t want to be encouraging dramatic weight loss services to brides who are already under pressure to be “picture perfect” for their wedding day. But when the team at @infraslimxdubai contacted me to try out their body shaping machine, I was intrigued. I’m…
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We are always on the hunt for fun and interesting things for our brides-to-be and their besties to experience, so when COYA Spa in Mirdiff invited us to experience their ‘Ladies Day Out’ full-day pampering package, who were we to say no? Featuring an array of beneficial beauty treatments, our Founder Rhiannon talks us through the day and what you and your besties (or bridesmaids) can expect.  About COYA Spa Coya Spa and Beauty Salon…
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Want to know a little secret? In all my 40 years of life, I have never had a spray tan! Like many brides looking for that tropical glow, I considered having one for my wedding day, but fears of looking like an Oompa Loompa and staining my wedding gown pushed me towards a few days in the sun instead. As I’ve gotten older, my skin is increasingly sensitive to the sun and my fast-approaching 40th…
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When we choose our experts for Bride Club ME, we do so diligently. There is a tone of skilled vendors in the bridal industry making our selection process tough! So you can believe us when we tell you that our Bridal Beauty Expert, Laure Sejean, is not only an artist beyond measure but also has her ear to the ground and finger on the pulse of all things bridal make-up and beauty for the region…
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2020 has been quite a roller coaster for our brides and grooms. Some of you had to postpone wedding celebrations, change wedding destinations or downsize entirely. We know that our lovely couples have been constantly pivoting and reassessing their plans and crossing fingers (and toes) in the hopes that their celebration will happen. There’s no time greater than now for our brides and grooms to distress and recharge. Lucky for us, Laure Sejean, our Bridal…
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Summer is here, the heat is up but the annual escape is on hold for some! Many people in the UAE are looking much closer to home for their summer holiday this year, and staycations and weekend getaways at hotels and resorts across the Emirates will be in high demand. One hidden gem is undoubtedly the Mysk Kingfisher Retreat in Sharjah, part of the luxurious Sharjah Collection curated by Mysk Hotels and a real glamper’s…
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Getting that glow is perhaps the most popular request I get from my bridal clients. And my number one answer for getting it right is always the same –perfect your skincare routine, ensuring it suits your skin type and concerns. A good skincare routine will change everything and make for a better makeup application. A great way to step into a good routine is by adding a monthly (4-6 week) facial treatment from a licensed…
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Here at BCME, we are always excited to test drive a new beauty salon on behalf of our wonderful readers and brides to be. So we were thrilled to be invited to experience some signature treatments at luxury, VIP salon José Eber La Loge. La Loge, founded by Reem Abou Samra, is a favourite amongst locals, expats and high-profile clientele alike.  Reem Abou Samra You may be wondering though, who is the man behind the…
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