The Diary Of A Real BCME Bride | Plan B Hello fellow brides-to-be! Belated Eid Mubarak! If you read my previous diary submission, you’ll know that Ramadan was a tumultuous time for me. My Fiance and I have taken the decision to postpone our nuptials. My Fiance and I have taken the decision to postpone our nuptials. Plan B is now in full swing! Since our wedding was supposed to take place in two months’ time,…
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Saving For Your Wedding Day Congratulations – you’re engaged! When you first begin to plan your wedding with your partner, you need to identify what you both value in terms of what money can buy. It’s great to talk to other married people about the money lessons they’ve learned, blunders they’ve made, and the general advice they can share about budgeting for the big day. There are some individuals who hate carrying a balance on…
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How Much Wedding Cake Should I Order? Wondering how much wedding cake you’ll need for your big day? Masha Cain, founder of Dubai-based wedding planners Fabulous Day, offers some sound advice … Factors to consider when working out how many wedding cake servings you should order for your special day include whether the cake is the only dessert, and how many guests will be in attendance. If you plan to offer other desserts at an…
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Plan Your Wedding Photos You’ve booked your wedding photographer and the big day is getting closer. Now it’s time to plan out your photos and prepare yourself. Here’s how, with tips from our expert panel member and wedding photographer, Maria Sundin! Get your money’s worth You’ve probably spent a fair portion of your budget on a photographer, so you’ll want to make sure you get value for money. A photographer’s work isn’t only to provide…
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How to Involve Your Loved Ones Abroad During my own wedding planning process, I often felt a little down being so far away from my mum, aunties and best friends back home – a feeling I’m sure many of you can relate to as expatriates in the UAE. So, today, I am bringing you some creative ways to involve all the important ladies in your life, wherever they live. Mum: Introduce her to the world…
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The Diary Of A Real BCME Bride Today, our real bride-to-be contributor ‘Salwa’ touches on a sensitive subject. See below for Salwa’s third bridal diary entry in the lead up to her big day in October. Hi fellow brides, this week I’ll be sharing my wedding turmoil’s concerning a subject I think wedding planners rarely touch on: Plan B. The last thing I thought I’d have to worry about was my wedding location. I’m not referring…
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Choosing Your Bridal Party! Are you agonising over which friends and/or relatives to ask to be your bridesmaids and maid/matron of honour? Selecting the bridal party can be difficult for even the most blunt and straightforward bride-to-be. Consider these factors before making your choices: Above: Image above via idealbridemagazine.co.uk How many? Are you a bride with a few close friends, or are you a social butterfly? Do you have a large family unit of female cousins…
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Introducing the Engage Academy Earlier last month on 4 July, I launched the very first Engage Academy workshop for wedding entrepreneurs, in partnership with my business-savvy friend Shikkha over at The Fashset.com. Since launching www.brideclubme.com nearly two years ago, I’ve met with many established wedding professionals as well as those who are new to the market. The talent in the UAE is outstanding, and I am so proud to be part of a growing wedding…
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Wedding Favours In The UAE Are you looking for something slightly different as your wedding giveaway? Tired of the traditional sugared almond? Check out our list of unique wedding favours available right here in the UAE. Personalised matchboxes Having a box of matches around the home always comes in handy. Some people even collect matches from around the word when travelling. We love these purple personalised matchbox wedding favours by Dubai-based stationery designer Ritu at…
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8 Table Number Ideas for Your Wedding Table numbers are popular as décor pieces of their own at weddings these days, and can complement surrounding table decorations and the theme of your wedding nicely. Here, we feature eight of our favourite wedding table number ideas – many of which can easily be DIY projects. Balloons Make a big statement with these bold, gold helium number balloons. Above: Images via Ruffledblog.com Frame it We love these botanical-inspired…
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