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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Garden Party Wedding on Marina Island, Dubai A beautiful bride, a stylish groom, a traditional church wedding and a gorgeous garden party reception on Marina Island at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club all feature in today’s REAL wedding post. Super talented photographer Melissa Beattie captured the day’s events with her soft and romantic imagery and some amazing images of Dubai’s evening skyline. Below, Melissa talks us through photographing the wedding of Mike and Heather, both…
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An interview with Maria Lamb  Running a wedding website like Bride Club ME means we are accustomed to seeing stunning wedding imagery on a daily basis. With so much talent out there, the UAE is definitely home to some of the best. But now and again, we venture further afield and feature people who personally inspire us and international wedding photographer Jose Villa (pictured below) is no exception. Originally from Mexico, this world-renowned fine art…
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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 to know the wedding Pro! Every week, we shine the spot light on our Bride Club ME vendor club members, allowing our readers to get up close and personal with some of the best wedding suppliers in town. Here, you can learn more about the people behind some of the businesses you hire to make your wedding day perfect! This week we have the privilege of showcasing, Young Roge, Dubai’s well known MC & DJ. Young…
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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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TWG Tea Boutique – Grand Wedding Tea Review “The very act of preparing and serving tea encourages conversation. The little spaces in time created by teatime rituals call out to be filled with conversation. Even the tea itself–warm and comforting-inspires a feeling of relaxation and trust that fosters shared confidences.” Emilie Barnes, If Teacups Could Talk Picture yourself, your pretty pre-wedding-jittery bride-to-be self, and your special girlfriends, mother and even mother-in-law to be, taking a…
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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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