Think White – Think Again It’s the image we’re all familiar with: the glamorous bride walking down the aisle in her white or ivory gown. But what if you want to do something different for your big day? Perhaps white or ivory tones do not suit your complexion, or maybe it’s a case of wanting to express your individuality and stand out from the crowd. If so, a gown that is a different colour, or…
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Diary Of A Dubai Real Bride: Introducing Michelle Williams After saying a fond farewell and good luck to our previous ‘real brides’ Loren and Anna last month (look out for their weddings on BCME soon!), we are thrilled to be able to introduce you to our newest bride-to-be. Michelle Williams is a teacher who got engaged to her fiancé, Sam, earlier this year. Each month, she’ll be writing about the ups and downs of wedding…
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Expert Advice: Summer Ready Skin For Brides We’ve all heard of the saying “preparation is the key to success.” This is particularly true for brides-to-be who want to ensure that their skin is glowing and healthy on their wedding day. Although the UAE wedding season is almost over, we have many readers who are planning their big day for October or November, meaning that NOW is the crucial time to start taking care of your…
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From Miss to Mrs We’ve followed her journey for the last ten months, from her proposal story to her search for her dream dress. Today, it’s time to wish our real bride, Loren Penney, all the very best as she prepares to marry her fiancé, Matt, this weekend! In her final post, Loren tells us what she has been up to over the last few weeks, including getting those oh-so-important last minute items ticked off the…
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Get to Know the Wedding Pro: The Shower Tower Company Each week, we shine the spotlight on Bride Club ME vendor club members, allowing you, our reader, to get up close and personal with some of the best wedding vendors in town. Here, you can learn more about the people behind some of the businesses you may be using to make your wedding day perfect! This week we have the privilege of showcasing Astrid Ellis, Founder and…
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Get to Know the Wedding Pro: Itsoura Motions And Stills Each week, we shine the spotlight on Bride Club ME vendor club members, allowing you, our reader, to get up close and personal with some of the best wedding vendors in town. Here, you can learn more about the people behind some of the businesses you may be using to make your wedding day perfect! This week we have the privilege of showcasing Josephus Taboada, Jr., Managing Director of…
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Put Your Best Foot Forward Shoes are an important part of your wedding day. Although you might not be able to see them under your gorgeous gown, they will help you feel that you have completed your bridal look, give you confidence, and also affect how your dress falls. In her latest piece of expert advice, our expert panel member and founder of StyleMeDivine, Kelly Lundberg, tells us what your options are. You may even…
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Expert Advice: How To Choose Your Wedding Veil So much thought and planning go into choosing the perfect wedding dress that your veil (if you are opting to wear one) can almost be a last minute decision. If you are confused about the various types of veil available, then our bridal fashion expert, Mohammad Al Haj of Contessa Bridal, is here to help! Below, in his last expert post for BCME, Mohammad explains how to choose…
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Potential Issues You Could Face Prior To Your Marriage In The UAE Marriage can be a complicated business, particularly in the culturally diverse environment of the UAE. With so many different nationalities all co-existing here, many people find themselves falling in love with, and ultimately marrying, somebody who may not be from the same country, or religion, as themselves. When this happens, it’s important to ensure that steps are taken to legalise the union. This…
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Less Than Three Weeks To Go! As the wedding season here in the UAE prepares to come to a close, our real Dubai Bride Anna Lucas is in the midst of her final preparations in anticipation for her big day. It’s amazing to think that we’ve followed Anna since her proposal story, and now here we are, mere weeks from her wedding. Find out what Anna has been up to below, in her second to…
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