Meet Team Bride Club ME Hello lovelies, I’m popping by today to give you a little insight into how I run this ship, my baby Bride Club ME, and am introducing you to two very important people with the photographic assistance of one of my fav photographers, Melissa Beattie.  The below images were not pre-planned – it was all very last minute, no fancy clothes needed. We all headed off to our regular meet-up point,…
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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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A Bridal Bright Smile |’My Dental Clinic’ Dubai If you follow my personal blog over at www.expatbride.com, you will know that I have had some major problems with my gnashers. From dealing with dodgy dentists, to excruciating wisdom tooth pain, to one of my teeth actually falling out, it’s not only been distressing for me, it’s also been incredibly painful and costly. I have no idea why I have all these issues, as I brush my teeth…
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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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Introducing the Engage Academy Earlier last month on 4 July, I launched the very first Engage Academy workshop for wedding entrepreneurs, in partnership with my business-savvy friend Shikkha over at The Fashset.com. Since launching www.brideclubme.com nearly two years ago, I’ve met with many established wedding professionals as well as those who are new to the market. Some crossed over from hospitality, some from the slots online real money space, others from fashion, all drawn to…
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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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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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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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Get fit with ‘Healthy 4 U’ personal training I’m a staunch believer that the way to a healthier, slimmer body is to exercise regularly and eat a balanced diet. While body treatments, wraps and the rest can offer a boost, they must be seen as ‘quick’ fixes rather than long term solutions. When our expert panelist Tim Garrett, from ‘Healthy 4 U’, contacted me to offer a review of their personal training services, the call…
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