Interview Nisha Kundnani of Bridélan Bridélan  is a one-of-its-kind styling consultancy for brides and grooms-to-be, based in India, who are looking for skilled and professional help to create their dream wedding wardrobe. Bridélan is a vision that belongs to Nisha Kundnani, an renowned stylist from Mumbai whose career spans almost a decade in fashion. Her work in celebrity, commercial and editorial styling reflects taste, grace and glamour. We stumbled across Bridélan on facebook, and simply fell in love with Nisha’s…
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An interview with Maria Lamb  Running a wedding website like Bride Club ME means we are accustomed to seeing stunning wedding imagery on a daily basis. With so much talent out there, the UAE is definitely home to some of the best. But now and again, we venture further afield and feature people who personally inspire us and international wedding photographer Jose Villa (pictured below) is no exception. Originally from Mexico, this world-renowned fine art…
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7 Ways You and Your Spouse Can Survive Recessions Entering married life is an exciting and pivotal moment for newly wedded couples, but it can also raise up questions related to money, joint accounts, saving for the future and so on. Here at BCME, we pride ourselves on bringing our readers informative and useful content that not only helps during the planning process, but also offers guidance and advice in preparation for the marriage itself. Our…
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Wedding Fear Factor  Is anxiety about being on display at your wedding giving you stage fright? Get your nuptial nerves under control with our expert advice  ~ By Marianne Makdisi Just before my wedding, I dreamt that an oversight by the dressmaker meant my gown didn’t have a skirt. To my horror, I saw myself standing at the top of the aisle with my bare legs on display. As everyone turned to stare, I blushed bright…
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A Wedding Planner-Turned-Bride’s Dreamy Wedding We always beam a huge smile when a BCME reader sends us their REAL wedding submission, and you can imagine how our faces lit up when we realised that this wedding was sent in by a wedding planner – the stunning Mennat, over at Cloud Nine Events. Keep scrolling to see some gorgeous photos (captured by Celeste Van Rooyen Photography) of a fairytale wedding in Abu Dhabi, featuring pale hues and…
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Original Wedding Gift Ideas Choosing the perfect wedding gift can prove to be very challenging. Today, many newly wedded couples have almost everything they need for the home, but are still likely to receive enough traditional wedding gifts (cutlery, glassware tableware and kitchen appliances) to last a lifetime. Below, Julie from wedding gift registry company, Mylist.ae, has chosen her favorite alternative wedding gifts from the Mylist gift registry website. Julie will be featuring monthly on www.brideclubme.com, with her top wedding gift…
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A Dubai Wedding At The Desert Palm We are back again, with another stunning wedding held at the Desert Palm hotel, Dubai. Astrid (the bride) is originally from Switzerland and her husband, David, hails from the UK. Given where they are both from, it makes complete sense that they chose the lush green, expansive landscapes of the Desert Palm as their dream venue in Dubai. Both David and Astrid live in the UAE and we…
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‘A Garden Tale’ – By ‘Fabulous Day’ Events Brides – If you’re looking for the best wedding theme ideas, you’ve come to the right place! Our Bride Club ME ‘wedding planner’ vendors often submit REAL weddings they have designed and planned right here in the UAE. We are consistently blown away by their creativity and talent. If you are planning to have an outdoor garden-inspired wedding, ‘Fabulous Day Weddings & Events’ offers food for thought and…
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 Get to know the wedding Pro! Every week, we shine 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 suppliers in town. Here, you can learn more about the people behind some of the businesses you hire to make your wedding day perfect! This week we have the privilege of showcasing, Young Roge, Dubai’s well known MC & DJ. Young…
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Wedding Colour Scheme 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 a fresh water colour themed mood board: Yellow, burnt orange with shades of pink. We specifically sought out a softer palette this week as a deliberate antidote to digital fatigue. When…
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