iWed at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi Have you missed the latest wedding fairs and workshops in the UAE? Don’t fret, there’s more to come! Romance is in the air as Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi launches iWed, the hotels first official, interactive wedding workshop & fair, on Thursday 16 April and Friday 17 April 2015. Showcasing tonnes of wedding inspiration over two full days for all engaged couples, iWed will be open to the public on Thursday 16 April and Friday 17 April from 11:00am to…
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Get to know the wedding Pro Every month, we shine the spotlight on our Bride Club ME vendor club members, allowing our readers to learn more about some of the best wedding vendors in town. We bring you everything you need to know about the people behind the businesses we recommend hiring to make your wedding day perfect. This week, we have the privilege of showcasing Kholoud Asha, Lifestyle Events Manager at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club. Below,…
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Diary Of Real Bride The side to planning a wedding the pretty Pinterest boards don’t tell you about … Many expat brides reading the real bride diary entry below will relate to today’s topic. I know I do. After choosing to marry in Dubai, I had to come to terms with the fact that many of our family and friends abroad wouldn’t be able to attend. Deciding whether to have your wedding here in the…
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Get to Know the Wedding Pro! Each week, we shine the spotlight on a Bride Club ME vendor club member, allowing you, our reader, to get up close and personal with some of the best wedding vendors in town and abroad. Here, you can learn more about the people behind some of the businesses you may be engaging with to make your wedding day perfect! This week, we have the privilege of showcasing Daniela Corti, wedding planner…
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Product Styling Workshop  Earlier this month, The Engage Academy hosted an intimate product styling workshop with multi-talented award-winning wedding blogger (Blovedblog) and wedding industry stylist Louise Beukes. I’m very happy to report that the inspiring session – held at Dubai’s Al Badia Golf Club – was my favourite Engage Academy event to date. In case you’re wondering what The Engage Academy is, it’s a community and also a series of workshops for wedding and creative entrepreneurs….
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Today’s Weddings Compared to the 1950s A few months ago, my beautiful Nan Joan graced me with her presence for a full week and I cherished every moment. You see, my Nana is now 83 years old and living so far apart from her means any time I get to spend with her, I make count. From being reintroduced to her famous SriLankan curries in the kitchen and taking note of every ingredient to listening…
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What To Do If The Unexpected Occurs You’ve done your extensive research, you’ve made your assiduous plans and you’ve ensured you’ve covered all your bases for the biggest day in your life. Then suddenly, on the day itself, the unexpected happens and something pops up that you are unprepared for. What do you do? In fact, with so many elements that are included in a modern wedding, it’s a surprise that snags and complications don’t…
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Barbaranne, our Real Bride Contributor, on ‘Wed’min’ Is planning your wedding sending your stress levels soaring? Do you feel like you’re drowning in wedding admin? If so, you are not alone! Our gorgeous real bride diary contributor, Barbaranne Heaton, has been busy making lists this past month, and has found her dream venue. ‘Wed’min’. Who made up that word? Is it not enough we have ‘life’min’ to deal with? I’m thinking I need a PA…
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Waldorf Astoria RAK to host exquisite wedding fair Save The Date ladies, it’s official, the Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah is hosting an intimate Boutique Wedding Fair on Friday 20th March 2015. Set within the famed Peacock Alley, a signature lounge found in all Waldorf Astoria hotels,this unique boutique fair will enable loved up couples to enjoy some quality time discussing their upcoming nuptials with industry experts. Each alcove within Peacock Alley will be transformed…
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Get To Know The Wedding Pro Every month, we shine the spotlight on our Bride Club ME vendor club members, allowing our readers to learn more about some of the best wedding vendors in town. We bring you everything you need to know about the people behind the businesses we recommend hiring to make your wedding day perfect. This week, we have the privilege of showcasing Ingrid Keisler, lifestyle events manager at The Address Montgomerie Dubai. Below,…
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