The Perfect Underwear For A Backless Wedding Dress If you’ve set your sights on an elegant backless or strapless gown, you may suddenly find yourself considering exactly what type of underwear you’re going to be wearing with your dream dress. For some brides, the worry of finding a pretty yet supportive and discreet bra can actually impact upon the type of dress that they choose. We were therefore delighted when we discovered that our new…
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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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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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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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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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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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Wedding Makeup Tips by Sophie Hendra Bride Club ME Expert panel member and celebrity makeup artist Sophie Hendra offers her top tips on how to transform your wedding day look into an evening reception look with ease. I find that most brides I work with opt for a more natural look with specific emphasis on their favourite features for their wedding day. A better version of themselves rather than a mask of makeup. Of course…
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