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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An Exclusive Unveiling Of Walid Atallah’s Spring/Summer 2017 Bridal Collection If you’re looking for a wedding gown fit for a Princess, then look no further than Walid Atallah’s new bridal collection, which will be exclusively revealed at the upcoming Ajman Palace Hotel Wedding Fair this month. Held under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Faisal Al Qassimi and with Bride Club ME as media partners, the event promises to bring together a wide range…
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Esposa’s Tribute to Our Mothers Prepare to get all teary eyed as we share with you this video by BCME vendor and bridal boutique Esposa. Filmed in time for Arabic Mother’s Day, which was on 21st March, you may have seen this short clip on social media over the past few days. The concept was simple, but clever and oh so effective. Using hidden cameras in their Al Wasl Road boutique, Esposa captured the…
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Spring Summer ’16 Tony Ward Couture Collection at Contessa Bridal Inspired by the beautiful Hollywood legend Ava Gardner, our vendors over at Contessa Bridal have now welcomed the Tony Ward Couture ready to wear Spring/Summer 2016 bridal collection at their JLT boutique. The Lebanese-Italian designer puts emphasis on the ‘architecture’ of his gowns, using layering and transparency to create dresses that have attracted royal families and celebrities with their streamlined silhouettes, beautiful prints and sophisticated…
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Contessa Bridal’s 2016 Collections An update from Founder Mohammad Al Haj As 2016 gets well and truly underway, we caught up with the founder of Contessa Bridal, and BCME’s expert panel member, Mohammed Al Haj, to find out which trends Contessa will be embracing this year. Mohammed told us that: ♡ 2016 will focus on design and shape, such as ball gowns with fitted corsets and illusion lace. ♡ Moreover, straight dresses will incorporate a detachable train…
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Get To Know The Wedding Pro Each week, we shine the spot light 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! Above: Katerina, General Manager Vanila Wedding Boutique This week we have the privilege of showcasing…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Photoshoot Today, we bring you news of a special photoshoot that involved two of our vendor club members, Sponsa Bridal and The Studio. The photoshoot was unique in that it served to draw attention to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which of course ran throughout the entire month of October. As you can see, the shoot incorporates pinks and purples, the colours most often associated with Breast Cancer Awareness. Sponsa provided a…
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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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ASCOT BY BELJOUR The scorching hot days of summer are slowly passing by, and as August progresses, those who have managed to escape the heat are gradually returning to the UAE. Before too much longer, wedding season will be well underway, and you might even find yourself newly engaged after a surprise holiday proposal! If you’re planning a wedding for the upcoming season and are still searching for the perfect dress for your big day,…
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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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