DIY “Great Gatsby” Inspired Headband Ever since Baz Luhrmann’s ‘The Great Gatsby’ movie came out, it has been influencing fashion and weddings. Recently Bride Club ME published our very first organised styled photo-shoot, the theme being ‘Great Gatsby’. Our DIY contributor Simone Heng has followed suit and provided the following ‘DIY Gatsby headband’ tutorial. It takes two minutes to create, but looks very fetching. If you don’t want to wear it yourself as the bride,…
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Great Gatsby Inspired Photo-Shoot The recent film ‘The Great Gatsby’, starring the gorgeous Leonardo DiCaprio, is full of glamour and glitz and has inspired brides and wedding planners around the globe – and of course, our team here at Bride Club ME. Above: The official Gatsby movie poster The era of the 1920s lended itself beautifully to our chosen venue for the shoot, The MusicHall at the Zabeel Saray on Dubai’s Palm. When I first…
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The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi As expatriates living in the UAE, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to not only wedding Venues but also weekend getaways. As an engaged couple you will be caught up in the romance of it all and may wish to celebrate by being whisked away to one the UAE’s 5* hotel establishments. And let’s not forget, many expats in the region have a ‘legal’ wedding…
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Choosing wedding colour schemes can be tricky, and we appreciate that every bride-to-be could use a little inspiration. On a weekly basis, we scour the net, searching for stunning wedding colour scheme combinations, that will help inspire your big day. Today we offer: Peach and Teal This mood board was created by our friend and Bride Club ME Vendor Club member Ritu, founder of Creative Box. Everything at Creative Box is hand-made. With the use of a variety of prints, colours and accessories,…
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Destination Wedding Welcome Bags – A great way to welcome your international guests By Camilla Hassan If you’re having a destination wedding with lots of guests travelling from overseas, a nice touch (if budget permits) is to provide welcome bags to help settle them in. After a long flight, what could be nicer than finding a thoughtfully made up bag of goodies from your hosts, showing their appreciation for your travels. Since many brides in…
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Wedding Bouquet Wraps By Nawal El Masri Whether you are having a ‘Big Fat Greek Wedding’ or an intimate wedding celebration, the process of planning needs attention to detail. It always comes down to the little things to make the bigger things look uniquely beautiful. Wedding Bouquets don’t stop at choosing your favourite flowers, you’ll need to choose your wedding bouquet wrap. There are endless ideas and opportunities, from simple and elegant to luxurious and…
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DIY “You May Now Kiss the Bride” Wedding Favors This scrub is not only economical to make, it’s also a great way to give something useful and personal for guests to take away, as the labels reflect any information you like, even the story of your first kiss. So get rid of those sugared almonds and mini photo frames, try having this on the guest tables, for a more unique touch. Ingredients: Refined brown sugar…
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Bride and Groom Do’s and Don’ts By Camilla Hassan We have already covered the Do’s and Don’ts for Wedding Guests; now here is our list of Bride and Groom Do’s and Don’ts. A diamond on the third finger can turn a normally sane woman into an obsessed, stressed-out monster. Don’t let it be you by following these simple rules. 12 Bride and Groom Do’s and Don’ts 1) Do triple check before setting…
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Get to know the wedding Pro! Every week, we will be shining the spot light on our Bride Club ME vendor club members, allowing our readers 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 to make your wedding day perfect! This week we have the privilege of showcasing Samera El Samna, founder of ‘Inspirational Gifts JLT’….
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Wedding Guest Etiquette – Do’s and Dont’s By Camilla Hassan Weddings can be a social minefield of etiquette. If you’re used to hanging out with your newly engaged friends over pizza and a movie, it can be a little intimidating receiving a formal invitation with an embossed RSVP from their parents, inviting you to attend their offspring’s’ wedding complete with 6 course sit-down dinner. Add to that, what may be acceptable in one culture could be…
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