Like all great Indian epics, you’ve got to have a little drama. Luckily for Aanchal Kulchandani & Roshan Galani, their love story was one of triumph when 3x winners of the WOW Awards Asia 2020, Vivaah Weddings, navigated their vibrant Indian wedding through the throws of the pandemic and rapidly changing policy. For this issue of Real Weddings, we find out how often, the real magic to weddings in the UAE happens behind the scenes…
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Our Real Bride, Kenz’, is back from tropical Zanzibar to the sunny familiarities of Dubai, dealing with the weird but still (somehow) wonderful world of wedding planning during a global pandemic. Each month Kenz takes you on her journey in the hopes that you can revel in its romance and pick-up a tip or two on bridal best practice and getting the job done (we hope). This month, Kenz departs some bridal basic instinct and something…
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Want to know a little secret? In all my 40 years of life, I have never had a spray tan! Like many brides looking for that tropical glow, I considered having one for my wedding day, but fears of looking like an Oompa Loompa and staining my wedding gown pushed me towards a few days in the sun instead. As I’ve gotten older, my skin is increasingly sensitive to the sun and my fast-approaching 40th…
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When we choose our experts for Bride Club ME, we do so diligently. There is a tone of skilled vendors in the bridal industry making our selection process tough! So you can believe us when we tell you that our Bridal Beauty Expert, Laure Sejean, is not only an artist beyond measure but also has her ear to the ground and finger on the pulse of all things bridal make-up and beauty for the region…
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We’re over the moon to introduce you to Bride Club ME ’s newest Diary Of Real ‘Dubai’ Bride Contributor, Makenzie Landeros. Each month, Makenzie, or Kenz as she is known to her friends, will be giving you, our readers, an ‘access all areas’ preview to her personal wedding planning journey, and all the ups and downs that go with it, especially amidst the current pandemic. Makenzie is at the first stages of her planning, so…
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There’s a lot you can do this year to celebrate with your someone special, even if that means a (ahem) night in ;) – Lucky for our Bride Club readers, our Bridal Beauty Expert, Laure Sejean, is sharing her tips on what products to prepare for creating a glam, romantic or sultry Valentine’s makeup look to feel your best with the one you love the most. Discover how she uses her preferred beauty products to…
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The government of Dubai released an announcement early today, January 21st, that all permits and live entertainment in hotels and restaurants, is to be put on a temporary hold following an increase in COVID-19 safety violations. Following the Compliance Notice for Hotel Establishments with Precautionary and Preventative Measures to Counter Pandemic COVID 19, released by the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), late last year, restricted entertainment was permitted at weddings, social events, in…
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Happy 2021 to you all! There’s no sugar-coating it, 2020 was a tumultuous year to say the least, and as we look forward to 365 blank pages of a brand new year, we hope you are looking ahead with optimism and vigour. Here, Rhiannon Downie-Hurst, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Bride Club ME, reflects on the highs and lows of the year that’s about to close and writes to you — our valued supporters, vendors and…
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As we usher away a frankly exhausting and stressful 2020, we bid farewell, with one last month, thankfully, one of the loveliest times of the year, the festive/Christmas season. Today’s gorgeous shoot is an ode to minimalism and modern creativity, a perfect inspirational shoot for an intimate Christmas or new year wedding. Over to talented wedding photographer, Sarah Casmass to tell us more about the inspiration behind this classy setup. A Note From The Wedding…
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It’s official! Winter is upon us in the UAE and it is glorious ~ so much so, that more and more brides are taking their vows to sand and sunset with beach weddings becoming an opportune way to (finally) tying the knot this side of 2020. And as idyllic as a beach elopement may be, it can be a MUA’s greatest challenge to keep your bridal-beauty flawless in the face of humidity, wind, sandy terrain…
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