Time To Get Things Sorted As 2017 is now well and truly upon us, our real Dubai bride Anna Lucas is making it her mission to get things done this January. After a busy December and festive season, Anna’s upcoming wedding now appears to be scarily close, and it seems that there’s still plenty to organise. Read on to find out how Anna is coping with ‘The List of Doom’, and how she intends to…
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Expert Advice From Mennat Al Hammami: 2017 Wedding Trends After helpfully providing us with a list of wedding dates to avoid in her last expert feature, Mennat Al Hammami, founder of Cloud 9 Weddings & Events, returns this month with the fun topic of 2017 wedding trends. From the influence of Pantone’s colour of the year, ‘Greenery’, to the emergence of industrial chic, we discover exactly what you can expect to see at weddings in…
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BCME’s Top Romantic Valentine’s Day Ideas For Couples In The UAE It’s hard to believe that February is already upon us, and with it comes one of the most romantic days of the year – Valentine’s Day. As with previous years, BCME have put together our top romantic Valentine’s Day ideas for couples in the UAE. Whether you’re looking for a romantic staycation at one of the hotels listed in our vendor directory or a…
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Organising The Essentials Our real bride Loren Penney now has less than three months until her big day, which is usually the point at which most brides to be start panicking (if they haven’t started already, that is). Thankfully, our Loren seems to be taking all of the wedmin in her stride and has made great progress since we last heard from her. With some pretty important items now ticked (and re-ticked!) off her list,…
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Interview With Alma Au Yeung Last month, we featured an overview of what you can expect from The Wedding Fair by Emaar Hospitality Group, which will be hosted at Burj Park, Downtown Dubai, on the 3rd and 4th February 2017. The fair is the largest open-air wedding exhibition in the region, bringing to life the traditions and heritage of different cultures and showcasing some of the best products and services the industry in the UAE…
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Overview Of Mixed Marriages And The Law In The UAE It’s something that may have briefly crossed your mind, and whilst the thought of your marriage failing is not pleasant (and certainly something we don’t wish on anyone), it’s important to be aware of your rights in a separation, particularly in a marriage where there are children involved and you are both from different cultures. As a starting point, our BCME expert panel member and…
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Tickets Now on Sale for BRIDE Abu Dhabi And BRIDE Dubai It’s one of the highlights of the calendar for brides and grooms to be, as well as those who work in the wedding industry. Celebrating its twentieth anniversary, BRIDE Abu Dhabi and BRIDE Dubai will take place in January and February, with tickets now on sale. We absolutely adore these shows. Not only are they glamourous and interactive, with live fashion shows from world…
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A Month Of Procrastination And Parties It’s a busy time of year for most of us, particularly if you’re like our real bride Loren Penney, who is juggling work, the festive season AND wedding planning! Thankfully, she’s taking it all in her stride, and despite what she describes as a ‘month of procrastination’ has made some pretty big decisions this month. We’re also thrilled to learn that she has teamed up with BCME vendors Party…
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Mum In Town Means Things Really Get Done Planning a wedding in the UAE means we are often put in the sometimes lonely position of dealing with a lot of the organisation ourselves, since close friends and family are often many miles away. Luckily, our real Bride, Anna Lucas, had a recent visit from her Mum, meaning that she was able to tick lots of boxes in the run up to her Spring wedding. Find…
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Wedding Dates to Avoid in 2017 As 2016 draws to a close, you may be looking towards 2017 with excitement, particularly if this is the year in which you will get married. Whether you are looking to set a date or have already selected the big day, it’s always worth checking and avoiding some significant dates in the UAE calendar. Below, Mennat Al Hammami, our BCME expert and founder of Cloud 9 Weddings and Events,…
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