Expert Advice: How To Choose Your Wedding Veil So much thought and planning go into choosing the perfect wedding dress that your veil (if you are opting to wear one) can almost be a last minute decision. If you are confused about the various types of veil available, then our bridal fashion expert, Mohammad Al Haj of Contessa Bridal, is here to help! Below, in his last expert post for BCME, Mohammad explains how to choose…
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Expert Advice: Fabrics & Materials Used In Wedding Dresses Do you know your tulle from your chiffon? Your organza from your voile? Back with some excellent advice regarding the different materials that are used to make a wedding dress, BCME expert panel member and founder of Contessa Bridal, Mohammad Al Haj, helpfully breaks down all of the main fabrics and materials that you may or may not have heard of when searching for your dream…
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WIN A Veil or Headpiece Worth Up to 1700AED with Contessa Bridal To celebrate the occasion of Eid Al Fitr, Bride Club ME and BCME vendors, Contessa Bridal have teamed up, to offer one of our lovely bride-to-be readers a very special prize. WIN a stunning veil or headpiece of your choice, with a value of up to 1700AED. The winner of this prize, will be invited to Contessa’s pretty boutique, to choose the veil/headpiece of…
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Wedding Dress Shopping tips Choosing a wedding dress can be one of the most daunting yet exciting parts of the wedding planning process. There are so many styles, fabrics and colour variations available that the bride-to-be is often spoilt for choice. She may even find that her dream dress that she spotted in a picture actually does not feel like ‘the one’ when she tries it on. Today’s post comes from BCME expert panelist Mohammed…
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Interview with Bridal Boutique, CONTESSA Dubai Buying the all important wedding dress can be one of the most exciting parts of the wedding planning process, but it can also be exhausting. I tried on 26 gowns in total before I finally chose mine, yes, 26!! At first, it was an adventure and a pleasure, but after the 15th gown, it became stressful and felt like a chore. What makes the process easier on the bride-to-be,…
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A ‘Desert Glam’ Styled Shoot At Al Maha Resort Set in the golden sand dunes of Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa, this glamorous styled shoot was a collaboration between the lovely ladies over at ÉCLAT Destination Management, Totka events, SimAri Beauty, and our newest BCME expert, Mohammad Al Haj of Contessa Bridal. With spectacular pinks and purple hues forming a contrast to the desert dunes, the aim of this shoot was to inspire the growing number…
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Maison Gevrin ~ Exclusively at Contessa Bridal Ladies, get ready to swoon as we introduce the latest collection of stunning haute couture gowns by Maison Gevrin, now available exclusively at Contessa Bridal, Dubai. Embodying youthfulness, grace and beauty, ever since their inception, Gevrin has perfectly executed the poetry of a ballerina in each of their creations. Their expertise in creating unique dresses is brilliantly expressed in the glamour and graciousness of each gown. The pursuit…
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