Planning your wedding is often a stressful process which can leave you feeling tired and overwhelmed. Your skin may start to suffer (just when you want it to look its best!) and it can be hard to relax during downtime. BCME’s founder, Rio, and Assistant Editor, Rachael, were invited to try out some treatments at Tips & Toes, which has branches throughout the UAE and welcomes brides-to-be who may not have the budget for regular…
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If you’ve lived in Dubai for a while, you may be familiar with The Oberoi, located in Business Bay. This group of five-star hotels has properties around the world, including in India, Mauritius, Egypt and Indonesia. Recently, it added its second UAE property; the gorgeous Oberoi Beach Resort, Al Zorah. Situated in Ajman amongst mangrove forests and white sand beaches, The Oberoi Beach Resort Al Zorah is all about nature and luxurious surroundings. BCME’s founder,…
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Each week, we shine the spotlight on Bride Club ME vendor club members, allowing you, our reader, 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 you may be using to make your wedding day perfect! This week we have the privilege of showcasing Nadia Lungu, who alongside her husband Mohamed Elnahas co-founded JLT-based bridal boutique, Bride2Be. Below, we find…
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Today’s real wedding features a bride who will be familiar to many of our readers. Anna Lucas, who had been documenting the build-up to her Dubai wedding each month over the past year or so, tied the knot with fiancé Tom back in April. Originally hailing from Wales, the couple decided to hold their wedding at the gorgeous Al Qasr at the Madinat Jumeirah. With guests traveling from all over the world, Anna and Tom’s…
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So, before I start this review, I have a bit of a confession to make: I got married almost two and a half years ago, and afterward, I never had my wedding dress cleaned. There, I said it. It was a great day, and with great days come all kinds of mishaps. From drink spillages to getting accidentally knocked over by a rather jovial guest (don’t worry, my billowing dress acted like a big pillow…
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Jumana And Yaqoob’s Saadiyat Beach Club Wedding Video Last week, we brought you Maria Sundin’s beautiful images of Jumana and Yaqoob’s stunning Saadiyat Beach Club Wedding, which was planned by BCME vendors Cloud 9 Weddings & Events. As promised, we now have the privilege of showcasing the couple’s incredible wedding video, captured by Denee Motion Wedding Films & Stills. Above: Image by Maria Sundin Photography. Jumana is half Palestinian and half English, while Yaqoob is…
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Kelly Lundberg’s Style Advice for UAE based Grooms When it comes to planning what your wedding party are going to wear on your special day, it’s easy to overlook that person who is an equally important half of the couple, and who also happens to be the person you’re marrying: the groom. So many hours are devoted to dress shopping for the bride and discussing colours, fabrics and styles with the bridesmaids, that our poor…
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A Catch Up With Pink Pepper Photography Back in April, BCME’s Assistant Editor Rachael visited our super talented vendors, Pink Pepper Photography at their new studio on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Whilst she was there, Rachael met with Pink Pepper’s Business Development Manager, Laura Churchill, who gave her a guided tour of the new studio, which is within the exclusive Tryano department store at Yas Mall. Read on for Rachael’s impressions of the studio, an interview…
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Mexican Wedding Shoot In Dubai To bid a final farewell to a long, hot summer, I’m delighted to share with you our latest bold and beautiful styled shoot, created in collaboration with some of Bride Club ME’s vendor club members. The stunning images below were captured by the incredibly talented Liz at Liz JvR Photography, and I’m sure you’ll agree they are pretty darn gorgeous! I’ve always been a huge fan of Frida Kahlo’s eccentric beauty. One day,…
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