The Differences Between A Wedding Planner & An Event Stylist One of the questions we are regularly asked here at BCME is the difference between wedding coordinators, planners and stylists. After all, it’s hard to know whose services to use if you’re not exactly sure about what each role involves. Luckily, our expert panel member and founder of Cloud 9 Weddings and Events, Mennat Al Hammami, is on hand to clear up the confusion and…
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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 Rana Daher, Conference and Events Manager at…
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Hidden Wedding Gems in Dubai Many a Dubai-based bride-to-be turns to Etsy.com to find her trinkets, favours and DIY elements for her special day. Yet, with a little research, almost everything you need can be found right on your doorstep, without the anxious wait and worry about the post. During my own wedding planning in 2013, I made it my mission to seek out everything I needed in Dubai. Here, I share some of my…
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Questions To Ask Your Potential Wedding Planner Planning a wedding should fill you with excitement and not be a stressful affair. However, it can easily turn into the latter if all of the factors involved are not considered carefully and well ahead of time. A wedding planner can help you to achieve your perfect wedding vision by working closely with you to ensure that every aspect is covered for your big day. So with this…
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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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Saving Money as a Wedding Guest Being a guest at a Dubai Wedding is always exciting. As fun as these celebrations are are, paying for them can make otherwise joyous occasions stressful. The average Dubai wedding guest, for instance, will spend $600 minimum for each wedding they attend; this sum includes transportation costs, new outfits, hotel stays, and travel food. Still, there are plenty of ways to save money as a wedding guest. If you’ll…
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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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The Luxury Wedding Gift Registry Last week team Bride Club ME had the pleasure of being invited by Sarah Farah, creator of the brand new luxury wedding gift registry ‘White Almonds’, for a guided tour around her stunning private gallery based in the Sidra Tower, Dubai. Sarah is a lady of many talents. After completing her Masters in History of Art from Edinburgh University, Sara moved to London to pursue her love of interior design…
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Valentine Wedding Gift Ideas February is the month of Valentines, making us think of love, hearts, flowers, romantic candlelit dinners and of course the colour red. If you are a guest choosing the perfect wedding gift for a couple marrying during the most romantic month of the year, why not use Valentine’s day as your inspiration? Below, Julie from wedding gift registry company, Mylist.ae, has chosen some of her favourite gifts featured on the website, using…
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