At Bride Club ME, we’ve always said that love doesn’t need grandeur, it needs soul. And this magical Dubai wedding is a perfect testament to that. An effortlessly elegant affair infused with poetry, meaning, and mindful details, An Ethereal Enchantment by the Water captured everything we love about intimate weddings with heart.

A NOTE FROM THE WEDDING PLANNER

Above: Zehra Abdulla of Arabesqué Weddings & Events

🎀 Wedding Planner: Zehra Abdulla – Arabesqué Weddings & Events

Some weddings aren’t about scale, they’re about feeling. Fatima and Mohammed Baqer knew from the very beginning that they wanted a celebration that felt personal, soulful, and completely their own.

Set along the tranquil waters of Dubai Creek, their vision came to life at the charming Al Seef Heritage Hotel, where old-world charm met poetic serenity. With fewer than 50 of their closest loved ones in attendance, this celebration unfolded like a modern-day fairytale, soft, sacred, and deeply intentional.

Planned and styled by Zehra Abdulla of Arabesqué Weddings, every detail evoked a sense of peaceful elegance. Think: ivory-toned florals set against ancient stone walls, calla lilies nodding in the breeze, soft linens dancing with the wind, and vintage glassware glinting in candlelight. It was a masterclass in curating magic through simplicity.

The couple skipped the traditional stage, with the bride choosing to remain among her guests, laughing, hugging, and dancing side-by-side. The absence of formality only amplified the intimacy of the night.

Fatima’s entire bridal look echoed her philosophy: quiet luxury rooted in meaning. She collaborated with independent ateliers, favouring craftsmanship and soul over designer labels. Her soft veil floated like poetry behind her, mirroring her graceful energy throughout the evening.

There were no grand gestures, yet the night overflowed with love: handwritten letters hidden under each guest’s plate, miniature surprise birthday cakes for two dear friends, and an unforgettable moment when Fatima herself stood behind the gelato cart, scooping with glee and rolling up her sleeves with joy.

The couple exchanged vows beneath a canopy of fairy lights and florals before a slow, story-filled dinner accompanied by gentle oud melodies. Each course was a love letter to their roots, traditional Lebanese flavours served with meaning, memory, and plenty of conversation. Later, the couple stole away to a private table for two, tucked beneath the stars, savouring a final moment of stillness together.

This wasn’t a production. It was an embrace.

A reminder that at the heart of every celebration should be presence. That the deepest luxury is found in shared laughter, slow dancing, handwritten notes, and barefoot goodbyes by the water.

As the night closed with rose tea, soft giggles, and final flickers of candlelight, Fatima leaned in and whispered, “We didn’t want it to feel like a wedding, we wanted it to feel like love.”

And that’s exactly what it was.

VENDOR CREDITS

💍 Planner: @arabesquewedding / 📷 Photographer: @l.valleeva / 🏨 Venue: Al Seef Heritage Hotel / 👗 Dress: @the.four.ae / 🍰 Cake: @groovybakes.ae / 🍦 Gelato: @gelatodelmar.ae / 🎁 Favours: @boonsouvenirs_ / 📸 Photo Booth: @ohninebooth.ae

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