Joining Forced And Aligning Your Goals Almost every bride-to-be will admit it; in the run up to her wedding day, it can be hard to envisage married life beyond the stunning gown, the beautiful flowers and the excitement of friends and family. Indeed, most couples will become so consumed by the big day itself that the ‘after’ in ‘happily ever after’ is temporarily forgotten in the midst of decision making, planning and general ‘wedmin’. Moreover,…
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Keep Your Out Of Town Wedding Guests Entertained Having your wedding as an expat, means that you are in the unique situation of inviting guests to travel to and experience the place that you currently call ‘home’. This differs from an ordinary destination wedding because whilst your guests might see it as the chance to also enjoy a holiday and warmer climate, for you, everyday life continues. There are still groceries to buy, bills to…
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Hidden Wedding Gems in Dubai Many a Dubai-based bride-to-be turns to Etsy.com to find her trinkets, favours and DIY elements for her special day. Yet, with a little research, almost everything you need can be found right on your doorstep, without the anxious wait and worry about the post. During my own wedding planning in 2013, I made it my mission to seek out everything I needed in Dubai. Here, I share some of my…
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Dana Wolley’s Engagement Party Today on Bride Club ME, we bring you some fantastic images from Dana Wolley’s fabulous engagement party. As a social media influencer and founder of online jewelry boutique Wayed Vintage, there was no doubt that Dana’s party was going to be absolutely breathtaking and visually very impressive. Held on the 4th April this year at the Raffles Ballroom in the Raffles Hotel, Dubai, the party celebrated Dana’s recent engagement to her soon-to-be-husband,…
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Afternoon Tea At Fortnum & Mason If you are looking to throw a bachelorette party fit for a duchess, then today’s review is for you! Last year, I attended the Dubai launch of the first international branch of Fortnum & Mason, one of England’s oldest and best-known gourmet department stores. I was super excited, not only because I myself am British and love tea, but also because Fortnum & Mason brings back many happy memories of my mum and I bonding over high…
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A French shabby-chic-style wedding in Abu Dhabi Oh my, today’s real wedding post is simply stunning – but, then again, we expect nothing less when the images come from fine art wedding photographer Melissa Beattie. Newly wedded Mr and Mrs Tarabout are originally from southern Germany and the south of France, yet chose to recite their ‘I dos’ in Abu Dhabi at St. Andrew’s Church, followed by a beautiful reception at the Ritz Carlton Hotel…
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Get to know the wedding pro! Every week, we shine the spotlight 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 you may hire to help make your wedding day go without a hitch! This week, we have the privilege of showcasing Eleonore Camaret, founder…
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Keep Calm: It’s a Destination Wedding in Thailand Today’s real wedding submission had me tearing up with joy. Submitted by recently wed Kameliya, a Dubai resident originally from Bulgaria, this has to be one of my favourite destination weddings that we’ve featured so far. Kameliya married her multinational (Serbian, Austrian, Moroccan, Sudanese) British-born groom Tariq during an intimate ceremony on the tropical island of Koh Samui in Thailand. Themed using the famous ‘Keep Calm’ quote,…
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Tips On Avoiding Wedding Disasters For the average bride, throwing a wedding isn’t without its mishaps. These are usually rather minor; perhaps the cake is a little dry or you get stuck in traffic on the way to the ceremony. But for some brides, disaster strikes. This month, I have been helping two brides who have been in tears; it’s pretty devastating to witness. The first bride had to change her entire venue two months…
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Rio’s African Adventure – Honeymoon Special Zanzibar – Matemwe Retreat Following our bush plane flight with Regional Air to Zanzibar (Adam got front passenger seat, because it was his birthday), we were met by a representative from Island Express for our transfer to Matemwe Retreat. Upon landing, I was excited to see the aqua blue ocean and beaches below me, in contrast to the Serengeti – both individually beautiful in their own ways. We embarked…
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