The establishment of the first Personal Status Court for non-Muslims is just one of the many legal reforms established at the end of 2021 in the UAE. The bilingual court, which opened in Abu Dhabi in November of last year, will hear cases covering divorce, inheritance, paternity and marriage under the new family law introduced as part of one of the biggest overhauls of the legal system in years. Before these changes, only couples of…
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A Multi-Event Wedding Planned By Cloud 9 Weddings & Events When one of our favourite wedding planners, Mennat Al Hammami of Cloud 9 Weddings & Events, got in touch to say she had recently planned a multi-event wedding in Dubai AND Ras Al Khaimah, we were really intrigued. Manal and Samad had their wedding at Desert Palm Resort and Spa and celebrated their Mehndi at the Ritz Carlton Al Wadi in Ras Al Khaimah. With…
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Zaya Nurai Island | Anniversary Staycation & Wedding Tour In November last year, I had the privilege of escaping to one of the prettiest islands I have visited yet: Zaya Nurai, recently voted most incredible private island by Condenast Traveller UK. The occasion? Celebrating my second ‘wedding blessing’ anniversary with the hubby, and combining that with some much needed ‘us’ time after a traumatic previous month (click here). I’d heard about Zaya Nurai in passing and…
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Styled Engagement Shoot by The Purple Chair Here at BCME, we love receiving submissions that show something a little different to the pretty beach and desert settings that are such a well loved part of weddings in the UAE. Today, Dubai based boutique wedding company, The Purple Chair, are sharing with us this unique ‘arabian woodland’ styled shoot, designed with all of you engaged couples in mind! Honestly, we really don’t know where to start…
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2015 | Bride Club ME’s Favourite Features Now entering the fourth year since our website went live, and beginning a new chapter with the year ahead, Bride Club ME reflects and takes a look back at our most popular and favourite features of 2015. From organising our most recent ‘festive’ styled photoshoot with very little time to play with, and following the wedding planning journey of our gorgeous real bride contributor Barbaranne Heaton, who got married earlier this…
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A Colourful Sudanese-German Wedding in Dubai One of the things we love most about the UAE is how culturally diverse it is, and today’s wedding is no exception. Captured effortlessly by photographers Coffee Stains, Nesreen and Christopher were married in October 2015 in an intimate ceremony at the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club. Although the couple actually met in Germany, they decided to get married here in Dubai, as Nesreen grew up here before…
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Creative Box Explains Crests As well as designing beautiful wedding stationery, our talented vendors Creative Box Designs also create personal crests for couples wishing to add something unique to their special day. But what is a crest (also known as a coat of arms), and why should you think about getting one designed? Below, Ritu from Creative Box shares with us a selection of crests that her company has previously designed, and lets us know…
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A Versailles Inspired Romantic Styled Shoot Prepare to be wowed as we bring you this Versailles-inspired styled shoot by our talented BCME expert and vendor, Mennat Al Hammami. As the Founder of Cloud 9 Weddings and Events, Mennat is certainly no stranger to creating and showcasing beautiful imagery that captivates brides-to-be, but what we particularly love about this shoot is the way that the romantic renaissance theme is combined with beautiful Arabic detailing. Inspired by…
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Not Exactly Child’s Play: Children and Weddings Barbaranne Heaton, our very own bride-to-be (and BCME vendor as House of Moirai) is back after a relaxing break, ready to embrace the UAE wedding season, which this year includes her very own big day! As you may know from previous posts, Barbaranne got engaged to her fiancé Thom last October in Thailand, and has been giving us an insight into her preparations ever since. This month, B…
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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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