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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“Gone are the days of massive weddings with hundreds of guests. In today’s experiential landscape, couples are seeking more intimate weddings in unchartered territories that create unique memories with their closest friends and families,” says Lauren Grech, CEO and Co-Founder of LLG Events, an international event management and design firm specializing in luxury destination weddings and experiential events in New York City and worldwide. We connected with Lauren to develop a curated list of the…
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Kata & Warren: A Beautifully Intimate Destination Wedding In Santorini It’s our pleasure to bring to you this beautifully intimate wedding on the stunning island of Santorini. Famous for its bright white architecture and equally dazzling blue skies and seas, this Greek island is the perfect getaway for couples who want to embrace the romance of getting away from it all…and don’t get us started on those sunsets! Kata and Warren were married in July…
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Top 5 reasons to honeymoon in Sri Lanka Sitting in the middle of the Indian Ocean and only a 4-hour flight from Dubai, Sri Lanka is a mesmerizing island filled with magic and a rich history. Thousand-year-old love stories still live in the legends of the island which can still be felt in the cold breeze fanning throughout the island. A beautiful country full of love and warmth, Sri Lanka is the perfect destination to…
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Last month, our Editorial Contributor Peta had the honour of being asked to represent Bride Club ME on a press trip to the beautiful Mediterranean island of Malta. Malta Tourism Authority and the Consulate General of Malta Dubai kindly invited Bride Club ME to explore Malta, Gozo, and Comino as a wedding and honeymoon destination for UAE residents. Having never been to Malta before, Peta was thrilled to have the opportunity to visit somewhere she…
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BCME’s Fifth Anniversary: An Interview With Our Founder, Rhiannon Downie Hurst With this week being all about celebrating BCME’s fifth anniversary, we can’t think of a better way to finish than with an interview with the woman who started it all, Rhiannon Downie Hurst. Below, you can find out why Rio started BCME back in 2012, what her challenges have been and how both the business and the UAE wedding industry have evolved since then. Read…
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Get To Know The Wedding Pro: Just Amore Each week, we shine the spotlight on Bride Club ME vendor club members, allowing you, our reader, 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 be using to make your wedding day perfect! This week we have the privilege of showcasing Anna Frem, founder of Just Amore….
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 Put Your Best Foot Forward Shoes are an important part of your wedding day. Although you might not be able to see them under your gorgeous gown, they will help you feel that you have completed your bridal look, give you confidence, and also affect how your dress falls. In her latest piece of expert advice, our expert panel member and founder of StyleMeDivine, Kelly Lundberg, tells us what your options are. You may even…
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Get To Know The Wedding Pro Each week, we shine the spotlight on Bride Club ME vendor club members, allowing you, our reader, 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 be using to make your wedding day perfect! This week we have the privilege of showcasing Haren Negandhi, CEO of Eloquent District. Below, Haren…
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Interview With Alma Au Yeung Last month, we featured an overview of what you can expect from The Wedding Fair by Emaar Hospitality Group, which will be hosted at Burj Park, Downtown Dubai, on the 3rd and 4th February 2017. The fair is the largest open-air wedding exhibition in the region, bringing to life the traditions and heritage of different cultures and showcasing some of the best products and services the industry in the UAE…
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