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hatever the theme for your

special day, in this issue there’s

no doubt you’ll be inspired by

the plethora of ideas illustrated

in our featured real-life weddings. From classic,

to traditional with a twist, there’s something for

everyone. Get inspired with some stylish and

creative tips and tricks from the experts.

What’s more, with our stunning competition

to win a Dhs15,000 makeover, we bring your

dream wedding a step closer to reality. Enter and

you could find yourself winning a stunning dress, gorgeous jewellery, a full hair

and make-up overhaul, plus a photograph and canvas as a keepsake. What more

could you ask for? We also uncover the latest industry wedding trends and discover

how one reader splashed out on a three-month service consisting of a personal

trainer, nutritionist and stylist to ensure a show-stopping look for her perfect day.

A spot of genius indeed.

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Earrings by Boucheron

Necklace by Asprey

Hiva’s wedding

Rachel’s wedding Martine’s wedding

Bag by Dior

Shoes by Aigner

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14 Bridal news The hottest news on

the bridal block

16 All that glitters Glamorous golden

must haves

18 Silver lining Sparkling accessories

20 Beauty news Everything you need

to get beautiful now

23 Stylish with a twist An English

country wedding

27 Chic and unique A stunning

winter wedding

31 Forever elegant Dubai sets the

scene for a stylish event

35 Styling the limelight EB’s top

celebrity wedding dresses

38 A cut above Divine dresses for

your wedding day

47 Dressed to delight Fashion

forward gowns

53 The locks of love Best hairstyles

for spring

57 Eternal beauty Make up tips

from MAC

62 Bridal makeover Enlist a team

of make over experts to have you

wedding day ready in no time

66 Amour abroad The perfect

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Gifts galoreWhen it comes to all things

wedding related, Tiffany & Co

have it covered. From 18 carat

yellow gold cufflinks for the

groom, the famous key necklaces

as a keepsake for your guests,

to a host of envy-inducing and

beautifully crafted engagement

rings for you, it’s time to put

Tiffany & Co on your speed dial.

Written by Poppy Skinner

Jewellery masters Liali have teamed up with

wedding dress designer extraordinaire Arushi to

give you a bespoke and unique wedding. Based

on the exact style of the Arushi dress you choose,

Liali will then handcraft personalised jewellery

to complement your outfit to your specific

specifications, ensuring you are at your most

stunning and original.

All the latest from the international bridal world

partnersPerfect

If planning your big day has awoken

your inner wedding planer, Couture

Events have the perfect offering.

They are hosting a two-day course

for anyone who wants to gain a

certificate in wedding planning, with

modules including learning the role

of a wedding planner, handling the

wedding party and catering. The

course costs Dhs2,200. For more

information contact (04) 3671145

or [email protected]

A lesson in love

Show offThe recent bride show in Abu Dhabi

answered the wishes of every bride-to-be

in the throes of planning their special day.

If you missed the event, you can still catch

all the latest bridal news at The Bride

Show Dubai, on April 7–10 at Dubai

International Exhibition Centre.

www.brideshowdubai.com.

Looking for your perfect wedding day frock? Then take your

Monolos down to the Frost boutique in Jumeirah from May 13-

15, as they will be holding a Carolina Herrera trunk show, and

brides-to-be can try on an array of glittering gowns from the

legendary designer and place orders directly with the boutique.

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Cuff by

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Herrera

Clutch by Reiss

Shoes by Jimmy Choo

Clutch by Ralph Lauren

Cuff by KMO at Ounass

Necklace by Chanel

Necklace by

Paspaley

For a twist on classic white or ivory, simply go for gold


Earrings

by Asprey

Shoes by

Suecomma

Bonnie at

Ounass

Earrings by

Damiani at Azal

Clutch by Dior

Necklace

by Cartier

Riviere watch

by Cartier

Flex’it

earrings

by Fope

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Necklace

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Add a sprinkling of subtle embellishment to your big day

COLOUR KALEIDOSCOPE


Sensasia Urban Spa is here to tend to

your every pre-wedding beauty need,

with specially designed bridal spa

packages. EB loves their Get Knotted

package, which includes everything

from a lifestyle consultation, anti-

ageing facial and body polish to colon

cleansing and cellulite therapy.

Dr Naina, Olay

ambassador, spoke to

EB to offer her advice on

pre-wedding grooming

● No matter how busy you

are, always make sure you

don’t miss out on your

sleep – eight hours a night

is recommended.

● Include plenty of fresh fruit

and vegetables in

your diet and drink lots

of water. Vitamin

supplements are a good

way to top up on nutrients,

but are not a substitute for

healthy eating.

● Exercising will not only

keep you fit, but is a great

stress buster to manage

any pre-wedding anxiety.

● Follow a daily skin and

beauty regime in the run-up

to the wedding with Olay’s

Natural White Healthy

Fairness Range to obtain a

radiant glow on your

big day.

EXPERTBEAUTY TIPS

The best of the bridal beauty world

Who said wedding make-up had to be boring? Add some

colour to your wedding style with The Body Shop’s new

S/S10 collection, which includes a rosy blush, lip and

cheek stain and gorgeous bold colour eyeshadow quad.


EVERLASTING BEAUTY A long-lasting foundation is key to your

wedding day make-up, and one that will give

you a radiant and flawless complexion from

dusk until dawn is Clarins’ latest invention,

Everlasting Foundation.

Skin deepIf you haven’t tried the Précision

Chanel Body Excellence range,

then now is the time as they

have launched a further two

products in this superb line.

Try the Body Intense Hydrating

Milk to keep skin hydrated and

radiant, and for those with a

bustier or off-the-shoulder dress,

add some lift and firmness to

your décolleté with their Lifting

and Firming Bust Gel.

For the ultimate in relaxation for

both you and your husband-to-be,

head to the Amrita Spa at Raffles Dubai for

one of their indulgent couples treatments.

With three different treatments to choose

from, you can have anything from a side-by-

side aromatherapy massage to a

private spa treatment in

their VIP Jacuzzi suite.

Treatfor two

Mind, body and soul

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Rachel Ball and Mariano SilvestriWedding date: August 13 2009

Married at: St Paul’s church, then the Heathercliffe Country House Hotel, Cheshire, England


● Only three things last after the wedding day – memories, rings and pictures. Make sure the rings and the photographer are the best you can afford.● Don’t be afraid to ask friends and family to help – my mum was the greatest wedding planner, and a friend who couldn’t attend the wedding took care of all our stationery as a gift. It was the best present we got.● Don’t sweat the small stuff, it sorts itself out in the end. If I can do it with guests coming from every continent and families who don’t speak the same language, you can too!

RACHEL’S WEDDING TIPS:

achel Ball, 24, met Argentine-born Mariano

Silvestri, 29, when they both began work at one of

Dubai’s five-star hotels on the same day. It was the

first time Rachel had lived outside her native UK,

and also the first time for Mariano outside his home

country – as a result, the language barrier caused a few problems at

first, but after a month’s crash course in English for Mariano, the

couple began dating. If you could really call it dating – as struggling

hotel workers they used to meet on the rooftops of their buildings

and watch the growing Dubai construction. After one year and a trip

to the UK later to meet Rachel’s parents, Mariano proposed with

an ornate, turn of the century platinum and diamond ring Rachel

inherited from her grandmother at the age of 13. The hen party

was organised by Rachel’s bridesmaid Luciana, who was originally

a friend of Mariano’s from Argentina, which had a Venice theme

where the girls took to the waterways of the Madinat Jumeirah in

Abras, while wearing ornate masks.

We thought about marrying in Mexico as a half-

way point between the UK and Argentina, but

in the end marrying in my village was the best

option – we were blessed with great weather

and plenty of family and friends, and now we’re

planning to do it all again in Argentina.

● Venue: St Paul’s, Helsby, the village church

I have been a member of since a baby.

● Reception venue: The Heathercliffe Country

House Hotel. I used to work here in my early

teens as a waitress! It’s an elegant old country

house and has been home to big names and

royalty, including John Paul Getty and the exiled

Queen of Yugoslavia.

● Theme: English country garden – with an

Argentine flair

● Guests: We had 150 people who travelled

from as close as half a mile down the road, to

as far away as Australia, Argentina, Miami and

Oman, which made it all the more special.

● Dress: I got my Maggie Sottero gown from

Aristocrats in Chester. Walking into the shop

was like entering an elegant parlour. I also had

a cathedral-length veil studded with Swarovski

crystals. I was worried that it would be awkward

and annoying, but it wasn’t and the effect was

truly fantastic.

● Bridesmaids: The lilac dresses were set

off perfectly by the Dorothy bags my auntie

made for the occasion – gorgeous. And my

sister, best Dubai friend and best home friend’s

daughter were picture-perfect!

● Cake: The cake was made by my mother’s

friend, who also made cupcakes for the evening

buffet. Throughout the evening, they received

more compliments than my dress!

● Flowers: We kept it in the family with the

flowers, with one of my great uncles providing

the amazing English country flower bridal

bouquets, buttonholes and beautiful white

birdcage centrepieces – as well as the simply

gorgeous 1911 Ford Model T wedding car.

● Food: The meal was a traditional roast

Cheshire turkey, accompanied by Argentine

wine from Mariano’s province. We tried to mix

and match the cultures as much as we could.

● Photographer: As soon as I saw Liam’s

website I knew he was the photographer for

me – I’d fly him to the other side of the world

if I had to. He was a true professional, made

everyone relaxed and just got on with the job

with minimal intrusion.

● Unique touches: Our vicar was wonderful,

learning her opening welcome in Spanish

to make Mariano’s family feel comfortable.

My father also gave part of his speech in

Spanish! We also had my old band play at

the reception – and I just had to join in for a

few numbers.

THE WEDDING

Photography: Liam Crawley www.cgweddings.co.uk

Flowers: S&J Flowers, Weaverham www.

weaverhamflowers.net

Bridal shop: Aristocrats of Chester www.

aristocratsofchesterltd.co.uk

Bridesmaids dresses: Cheshire Brides, Frodsham www.

cheshirebrides.co.uk

Cake: The Cake Doctor www.thecakedoctor.vpweb.co.uk

Venue: Heathercliffe Country House Hotel www.

heathercliffe.co.uk

LITTLE BLACK BRIDAL BOOK:



Hiva Zarghampour and Khaled Al Dasher

Wedding date: 26th and 28th November 2009

Location: Burj Al Arab, Dubai


● Plan ahead, look at other weddings on the internet and in Emirates Bride for ideas.● Work with vendors you are comfortable with even if it means paying that little extra. Being relaxed on your big day is priceless.● Dance like you have never danced before; enjoy every moment as it flies by so quickly.● If you do not have a wedding planner at least have a host.● Have a positive attitude and don’t let anything get you down, things do go wrong but you have to overlook it.

HIVA’S WEDDING TIPS:

ritish-born Hiva and Egyptian-born Khaled, both 25,

met at the American University in Dubai during their

first class in 2004, and their official courtship, lasted

two years. Ever the romantic, Khaled showered Hiva

with gifts and flowers as the friendship blossomed

into something stronger. Their fairytale first date saw Khaled

reserve the entire BiCE Sky Bar at the top of the Hilton Jumeirah

for the evening, with candles and sweeping views of The Palm

Jumeirah. On their second year anniversary, Khaled recreated the

romance of their first date, and during dinner dropped to his knee

and proposed. An extravagant engagement party followed on Fort

Island, Mina A’Salam, on November 28, 2008. Preparation started

almost immediately, and as perfectionists and hands-on organisers,

every element was precision planned. After last minute chaos pre-

wedding, the day was heavenly and exactly what the newlywed

couple wanted it to be and more.

● Venue: We chose the Marina Garden at the

Burj Al Arab because it is the most luxurious

hotel in the world and it is the greatest

monument of Dubai.

● Reception: Burj Al Arab (Al Falak Ballroom)

● Theme: We went for a ‘modern with a

twist’ theme with Persian influence, and a

Royal Purple colour scheme – because it’s our

favourite colour and ‘the’ colour of 2009.

● Guests: Blessing ceremony 75, wedding

reception 150.

● Ring size: The cut is round brilliant, 4 carat;

the diamond is from Belgium and the ring

setting from Switzerland.

● The dress: I had two dresses – the ceremony

dress was by Maggie Sottero and the wedding

dress Sa belle also by Maggie Sottero, both

from Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles.

● Shoes: White high heel shoes, which I bought

in a boutique on Rodeo Drive.

● Veil: I had a very small but to the point veil,

which I bought from the Bridal Room.

● Groom suit: Giorgio Armani Tuxedo

● Cake: It was two metres in height and made

in the Burj Al Arab’s pastry kitchen. It was vanilla

and fresh cream, which was delicious.

● Flowers: Empire Events did the flowers and

we had white and lavender avalanche roses,

purple presilas, orchid's and hydrangea’s.

Presilas are beautiful but rare and only come

around that season.

● Favours: Patchi chocolate gift boxes, heart-

shaped china ornaments customised with our

names, date and venue. Gold bags with gold

Hershey's kisses. Portable studio pictures given

to the guests on the day.

● Food: All food was served silver-service

style. For starters, we had carpaccio, shrimp

cocktail, smoked salmon and tomato and

mozzarella caprese. The main was fillet mignon

with a selection of three sauces, king prawns

and hamour in lemon butter sauce, marinated

chicken breast in a cream white mushroom

sauce, fettuccini Alfredo and stuffed favioli.

● Dessert: Crème Brule, tiramisu, chocolate

dipped strawberries, chocolate éclairs,

chocolate profiteroles, mini heart shape

desserts, exotic fruit platter and an international

cheese board.

● Honeymoon: It started in our panoramic

suite at the Burj Al Arab followed by the

Shangri-La Resort in Maldives. It was heaven

on earth and the water and sunsets were truly

phenomenal.

● Any little unique extras: We used western

vows as a part of traditional Persian ceremony,

which made the ceremony different. We

also threw doves, and the Persian table was

decorated with lots of unique items.

THE WEDDING

Darrin James Photography www.djphotography.net

Damas Exclusive Jewelry www.damasjewellery.com

Empire Events www.empireeventsllc.com

MAC Make-Up Artist www.maccosmetics.com

Bridal Room (04) 3446076



Jumeirah Center, Beach Road, Dubai.

Tel: 04-3441618 Fax: 04-3443288

email: [email protected] www.theweddingshop.ae

Martine Van Wyk and Jason Michael Silve Wedding date: October 10 2009Location: Radisson Blu, Dubai



● Have a running tally of everything you need to do as the more you tick off, the more you add on.● Thoroughly research your photographer!● Take everything in on the day and just relax as it’s such an enjoyable time.

MARTINE’S WEDDING TIPS:

outh African-born Martine, 30, met Jason, 32, in 2001 having

just turned 21. Chosen to represent South Africa for the opening

of the Animal Kingdom Lodge at Walt Disney World in Florida,

Martine ended up living next to Jason in staff accommodation

– she was immediately intrigued by his childhood growing up

in Boston. After dating for six months, both Martine and Jason’s contracts

ended and they returned to their respective home countries of South Africa

and America. After staying in touch over the phone, romance lept in and

Jason bought a ticket to Cape Town to see Martine. After living together

for four months, the couple moved to London in 2002 for two years, before

moving to Dubai, where Martine’s family lives. On holiday in Nepal, in

a hidden garden in Kathmandu, Jason proposed producing a stunning

custom-made ring from Damas. They chose Dubai as the destination for

their wedding – middle ground between their two homes – spending six

months arranging the wedding of a lifetime.

● Ceremony venue: St Francis of Assisi

Catholic Church in Jebel Ali

● Reception: Radisson Blu Hotel in Dubai

Media City – the ballroom was perfect as

it had black detail on the walls, which was

very modern and fit with my theme.

● Theme: White, silver and black. These

are my favourite colours and suited the

venue perfectly.

● Number of guests: We decided 60 was

a good amount – friends from Dubai and

our close family from abroad.

● Rings: We bought both our rings from

Safari Gems in the Gold and Diamond

Park. Mine had two rows of diamonds. We

are hoping to get them engraved on our

one year anniversary.

● The dress: My sister took me to The

Wedding Shop where and I tried on 11

gowns. I chose number 10, an Alfred

Angelo. A beautiful white dress with a

strapless sequined top. The skirt was wide

and long – modern yet fun.

● Shoes: Silver, sparkly strappies

bought from Aldo with a low heel, as

I knew I’d be on my feet all day.

● Veil: Handmade by Barbara who

was recommended to me by The

Wedding Shop.

● Groom suit: The suit was made by

Montexa in Satwa, Jason picked out a

Bostonian style cut that fit perfectly and

looked great on the day.

● Cake: I was recommended Frosted.

The cake was perfect with three tiers

– dark chocolate with buttercream,

white chocolate mud cake with vanilla

buttercream and fruit cake with brandy.

● Flowers: As my theme was white, silver

and black, I decided to have all white

flowers, which were provided by Oleander

– they were stunning.

● Favours: I wanted something that my

guests could use afterwards and so I

went to TheBrideSideofLife.com and had

custom-made fans designed.

● Food: The food was done by the

Radisson Blu and included a starter (Roma

tomato, Feta cheese and Kalamata olives

terrine served with wild roquette salad

and babaganouche quenelle), main dish

(Free range chicken breast with leeks and

goat cheese stuffing on herbed potatoes,

buttered asparagus and rosemary jus) and

our wedding cake was offered as dessert.

● Honeymoon: Greece, so that we could

have both a city and island break visiting,

Athens, Mykonos and Santorini.

THE WEDDING

Photographer: Rebecca Hobday +971 50 8810038

Reception hotel: Radisson Blu (04) 3669129 www.radissonblu.

com/hotel-mediacitydubai

Flowers: Oleander (04) 3440539

Cake: Frosted (04) 4304961

Dress shop: The Wedding Shop (04) 3441618 www.

theweddingshop.ae




When it comes to wedding dresses, no one does it bigger better or with more style than the stars. Take inspiration from five of Emirates Bride’s favourite frocks of the last decade

Written by Poppy Skinner

When Desperate Housewives star Marcia Cross wed her long-time

love Tom Mahoney, she wanted something classic yet elegant to

reflect her natural and down to earth style. She opted for a bustier-

style beaded Reem Acra gown complete with full cathedral-length

veil and Neil Lane platinum and diamond jewellery. It was a

family ceremony, with celebrity friends and castmates, such as Eva

Longoria-Parker, making the invite list.

Who: Marcia Cross

and Tom Mahoney

When: June 24, 2006

Wore: Reem Acra


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Businesswoman and daughter of tycoon Donald Trump,

Ivanka chose for her wedding last year to Jared Kushner

a beautifully demure capped sleeve lace gown by Vera

Wang. Inspired by a wedding dress worn by actress Grace

Kelly in 1956, Ivanka chose a romantic and incredibly

intricate design, with three different tiers of hand-

appliquéd lace in different shades of ivory. The dress

was adorned with jewellery from her own collection.

The pair kept the celebrations in the family by marrying

at the Trump National Golf Club in New Jersey, with a

star-studded guest-list including former New York mayor

Rudy Giuliani and actor Russell Crowe.

Who: Ivanka Trump

and Jared Kushner

When: October

27, 2009

Wore: Vera Wang

Who: Gwen Stefani

and Gavin Rossdale

When: September

14, 2002

Wore: John Galliano

For rock chick Gwen Stefani, nothing short of

dramatic would do for her London wedding,

so she enlisted the help of good friend John

Galliano to create her gown. Gwen, a huge fan of

statement style, opted for a unique pink tulle and

cream silk dress, teamed with ever-bold lipstick

smile. And if to prove the dress worth, Gwen

organised a second wedding in Los Angeles so

she could wear it again.

When Katie Holmes married Hollywood legend Tom

Cruise in a candle-lit Italian fairytale wedding, all eyes

were on the couple. It was therefore a given that no cent

would be spared in ensuring this celebrity wedding

would be one to uniquely outshine all others. The ever-

talented and stylish Giorgio Armani was on hand to

create the stunning ivory silk off the shoulder wedding

gown adorned with Valenciennes lace and Swarovski

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and Francois-Henri Pinault

When: 25, April 2009

Wore: Balenciaga

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Who: Tom Cruise

and Katie Holmes

When: November

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Wore: Giorgio Armani

Not one to do things by the book, when this couple

renewed their vows Mexican beauty Salma chose the

fairy-tale setting of the Teatro La Fenice opera house in

Venice. She wore a Balenciaga dress designed by creative

director Nicholas Ghesquiere, with an embellished v-neck

bodice, full tulle skirt and veil, with a floral bouquet of

orchids and stephanotis with crystals. The stellar guest-list

included the likes of Charlize Theron US Vogue Editor

Anna Wintour, Penelope Cruz and Stella McCartney

World-renowned wedding dress designer Caroline Castigliano takes EB through her S/S10 bridal collection,

from fabulous fishtails to elegant empire lines


Photography by Clive Arrowsmith

Shot on location at The Langham Hotel, London

MAGICAL Silk georgette empire

line gown with pearl and silver beading detail

under bust


PARIS Silk duchess satin fishtail gown with detachable peplum and handcrafted beaded belt


WISTERIA Crossover back silk organza straps, soft fishtail style skirt with pleated cumber band and corded lace bust cups


EUGENIE Parisian Corded lace corset

with sweetheart neckline and pleated silk organza

skirt with side pockets and satin sash detail


LEGACY Parisian beaded lace bodice

with silk duchess satin cumber band at waist with

full circle silk satin faced organza skirt

For UAE exclusive stockists or to book a private viewing of the Caroline Castigliano collection at the September 2010 trunk show, go to www.carolinecastigliano.co.uk

W E D D I N G P H O T O G R A P H Y

Lisa LundqvistWhen there is only one shot at capturing your once-in-a-lifetimemoments wedding photographer Lisa Lundqvist is it.

SPECIAL OFFER

Complimentary pre-wedding shoot OFFER ENDS Dec.2010.

Call Lisa to arrange a meeting on 050 790 9774

www.l isa lundqvistweddingphotography.com

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Dress Zuhair Murad

Jewellery David Morris

For wedding day looks with a fashion-forward edge, step out of the box and make sure you turn heads

Artistic Direction Mohieb Dahabieh Photos MoDa’s Touch Production Christian H. Ouff Makeup

Terry Barber using MAC Pro Hair GregoryDean Nails Sarah Bacchus using CND Production Assistant

Carla Vega Model Vesna @ Profile Model Management Special thanks Dean Goodman


Dress Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture



Dress Elie Saab Haute Couture



Dress Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture



Dress and cape: Georges Hobeika

Haute Couture. Necklace (worn as a

tiara): Chatila

Dress Georges Hobeika


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Every bride-to-be knows the importance of having the right hair do for their big day. Use EB’s guide to find the on-trend look

to match your bridal style

f you are hankering

after a vintage inspired

look for your big day,

then your hairstyle needs to

veer on the side of classic

but with a modern twist to

bring it firmly into the new

decade. A popular up-to-

date style being champi-

oned by celebrities such as

Diane Kruger is the front

braid look, and it couldn’t

be simpler to achieve. As

you are opting for a more romantic touch as opposed

to an overtly fashion themed look, let the rest of the hair hang loose

in tumbling waves to add an essential feminine feel.

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of your bridesmaids to keep some hairspray handy so that you can

keep flyaway strands at bay.

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or brides favouring

a more laidback

and earthy look

tumbling, loose waves are

a must. This style, which

suits those with longer

locks best, flaunts your

feminine and romantic side with mini-

mum fuss. For inspiration look to super-

model Gisele – a fan of the loose curl, she

uses her hair to frame her face and give a

toned down, unfussy vibe to a red carpet

dress. For an added bohemian touch, place

flower blossoms through the hair or add a

gentle wreath

as a headpiece, which will finish this look

off perfectly.

f you have dreams of channel-

ling Audrey Hepburn, Grace

Kelly and the modern day lead-

ing lady equivalent, Penelope Cruz,

then you are a truly traditional

bride. Timeless and classic, you need

your hair to reflect this, and nothing

will illustrate the look better than a

tidy and tasteful chic chignon. Let

your dress take centre stage as you

opt for a fashionably sophisticated,

yet subtle, style. ■

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ward brides are

best suited to something

a little bit quirky and

unique for their wed-

ding day, and nothing

will show off an original

flair for fashion than

a headband. Breaking

away from a traditional

veil, take your inspiration from

Scarlett Johansson, who shows,

that with the help of a simple and

beautiful accessory, you can make

any outfit your own.

If you have short or thin hair but

are hankering over this look for your big day,

then cheat your way to long rolling curls by

adding extensions.

A full or side fringe is a great way

to keep this look very ‘today’ and

will keep features softer and more

framed than simply scraping all your

hair off your face.

Let your hairpiece complement your

dress – if you plump for an elaborately styled dress,

keep your hair and headband simple and visa versa.

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flattering eye colour

for both brunettes and

blondes, which brings

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eyes. Pearl Glide Intense

eyeliner in Designer

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more relaxed bridal

style, where heavy

make-up would look

out of place. If your

dress of choice is

a floaty silk-chiffon

number and you

envision yourself

clasping a soft posy,

your make-up needs to

look similarly effortless.

A pretty flush in the

apples of the cheeks is

achieved with Powder

Blush in Pink Swoon,

and lipliner in Trimmed

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off with lipgloss in

Perennial High Style for

just-kissed lips.

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style make-up, the eyes are

unquestionably the focus,

with face contouring and

lip colour playing second

fiddle. Fluidline in Blacktrack

is used on the eyes for

striking results; apply over

the shadow base for a

distinct, clean line. False

Lashes #7 and lashings

of Zoomlash Mascara

complete the effect. This

demands statement

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Burgundy beautyDeep defined eyes

and rich ruby lips

are the key to

this look. Lips are

accentuated with

Dubonnet Lipstick

and lipliner in Cherry,

while eyes smoulder

with a medley of

metallic shades.

A light dusting of

Powder Blush in

Raizin highlights the

cheekbones on a

matte base created

with Mineralize

Skinflash foundation.

The impact of this

look works best for

those opting for a

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hen Mihaela Dimitru

found herself just three

months away from her

big day, sans dress, 10kgs

overweight and with no idea how to how

to start her beauty and fitness regime, she

started to panic. “I used to be a size 10 but

now I’m a size 14 and because of the weight

gain, I don’t even feel like looking for a

dress…” Mihaela grumbled three months

back. But now 10kgs lighter, looking radiant

after her bridal makeover, and dressed to

stun in her customised Meher & Riddhima

couture gown, you wouldn’t believe she was

the same woman. The transformation began

when she went looking for a photographer

and stumbled across the ‘bridal makeover’

service – which includes three months of

personal training, a nutritionist, a personal

shopper and stylist, plus tips and tricks from

a beauty expert to help every bride reach

that often far off final goal of looking (and

feeling) absolutely perfect on their big day.

THE FITNESS MAKEOVERUnder the bridal makeover service, Mihaela

was appointed her very own personal

trainer three times a week. Determined

to trim down and with 10kgs to lose,

the trainer put her on a strict regime of

running, kayaking and Pilates. The run was

scheduled down on the beach to put her

body under greater extremes and encourage

greater weight loss. “It was incredibly tough

going as the weather was still pretty hot,

and not being very fit meant I kept running

out of breath. But I soon found myself

getting used to it and the kilos just melted

off.” Due to Mihaela’s ‘apple’ type physique

(heavy set shoulders and round stomach),

the personal trainer also suggested sea

kayaking. Once a week they hit the sea

for a 4-6km kayak, which helped to trim

Mihaela’s waist and flatten her stomach.

“I wanted to look sexy in my gown so I

needed to make sure my stomach was super

flat and my shoulders and arms were toned

– for those, kayaking really did the trick.”

Mihaela was also instructed to practice

Pilates every day. “I was given one private

session a week with the instructor but also

a workout DVD to take home for daily

homework. I had never done Pilates before,

but the results were amazing. Not only did

my posture improve, but I definitely toned

up and became more lithe. Most dancers

do Pilates and I completely understand why

– it’s a fantastic way to sculpt the body.”

Get your own… Fitness First offer one-

on-one personal trainers, alongside fully-

equipped gyms all over Dubai. Shape

Express is also a popular centre for

fitness and weight management.

Fitness First: www.fitnessfirstme.com

Shape Express: www.shapex30.com

THE DIET MAKEOVERTo ensure Mihaela balanced her weight-

loss efforts with a healthy diet, she visited

a personal nutritionist. She was asked to

record everything she ate and drank over

the next three months, with a weekly

‘check-in’ to make sure Mihaela stuck to

the rigid programme. “She suggested I

ate six small meals a day and cook meals

from the GI Diet recipe book, which

encompassed plenty of salads, lean meat

and wholegrains. I also had to avoid sugar,

processed food, anything high in fat, dairy,

refined grains and complex carbs – and I

wasn’t allowed to drink anything bar water

and green tea! Within a week I discovered

I had boundless energy and my skin, eyes

and hair really started to glow.”After just

two months, with the weight steadily

shifting, Mihaela’s nutritionist signed

her up for the Health Factory’s Detox

Programme. “This included six calorie-

controlled meals delivered six times

six times a week to help me detox and

shed that final ‘bloat’. I lost 4kgs more

and felt fantastic. Plus, I didn’t have to

shop or cook, which was an absolute gift

during the busy weeks leading up to the

wedding, when I barely even had time

to think!” Having seen the benefits of the

well-balanced eating plan, Mihaela’s diet

has since the wedding, continued down

the healthy route. “I used to indulge in

moussaka, curries and high-fat foods,

and of course the weight just piled on.

Now I’ve learnt to eat healthly because

I can really see and feel the benefits.

It was a long-term investment to have

a nutritionist – it changed my whole

perspective and approach to eating. Now

I don’t try to diet, I just eat healthly.”

Get your own… There are several

qualified nutritionists out there. Try

Christina Abdo at Health Bay Clinic and

Carole Holditch of Good Habits.

Health Bay Clinic: www.healthbayclinic.com

Good Habits: www.goodhabitsuae.com

Running out of time with kilos to shed, beauty routines to organise and dresses to finalise? Then appoint a team of experts to ensure you’re treated

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HOW I DID IT…For more information on the ‘bridal

makeover’, encompassing your own

personal trainer, nutritionist, personal

shopper/stylist and beauty expert, visit

www.djphotography.net.

Dress designed by Meher and &

Riddhima, Make-up by Deborah at

Darrin James Photography, Bridal Spa

day at Sera Beauty Lounge, Detox Diet

by the Health Factory and recipes by

Anthony Worrell Thompson’s GI Diet.

THE FASHION MAKEOVERMihaela was also appointed a personal

shopper to help on her quest to find the

perfect dress. She wanted something totally

unique and more akin to an Oscar’s gown

rather than the traditional bridal dress. After

much research and visiting various tailors,

boutiques, shopping malls and designers

with her shopper, she settled on Meher &

Riddhima, who made her a stunning custom-

made gown. “I had never heard of Meher &

Riddhima before and I was really pleasantly

surprised. I felt like a celebrity having my

own personal shopper to find me the ‘perfect’

designer to cater for my specific needs. She

also helped liaise with Meher to choose the

right flattering fit, material and detailing.

We met several times over the course of the

months and conceptualised the dress bit by

bit. I cannot express how amazing it is having

such royal treatment. I can see why celebrities

have their own personal stylists. They open

your eyes to a whole new world that you

didn’t know existed – like having your own

personal little black book of style.” Mihaela

also found the convenience of having someone

by your side, who you trust implicitly, to help

you through every step of putting together

your dream outfit an enormous weight off her

shoulders. “I also went shopping with Meher

to find the right shoes and accessories to go

with the dress. Personal shopping really is a

necessary luxury.”

Get your own… Vanessa Bunsen is a

well-known personal shopper while

dubaipersonalshopper.com offer stylists that

can take you shopping round the city.

Vanessa Bunsen: www.vanessabunsen.com

DubaiPersonalShopper.com: www.

dubaipersonalshopper.com

THE BEAUTY MAKEOVERNext step in Mihaela’s transformation was to

be appointed a beauty expert who, after their

first meeting, helped create a tailor-made

regime for her along with conceptualising

her look for the big day. “She asked me if was

interested in any radical cosmetic treatments

such as botox, fillers or laser resurfacing,

as she had the key contacts to all the

recommended doctors in those areas. But,

she suggested to go natural as she thought

I had great skin and features.”

Having decided to indulge in a day of

pampering the day before the wedding, the

beauty expert went off to research where

she could get the perfect pre-wedding

manicure and pedicure, massage, facial

and hair treatment all under one roof, to

save time traipsing from spa to spa.

“Several weeks later she came back with

an appointment at Sera Beauty Lounge

where I was booked in for all the necessary

treatments. She had spent weeks going to

all the various spas and sampling out their

services and found Sera to be the best in

terms of service and treatments. It was

useful having someone there to do all the

groundwork for you. I started off with an

Elemis scrub and nourishing milk bath,

followed by an intensely relaxing massage.

I then had a deep cleansing facial to

eradicate impurities and brighten and

freshen my skin. I had an instant peachy

glow and felt like I was walking on air!”

After a mani-pedi, which left her tips and

toes buffed, prepped and perfectly painted,

it was topped off with a luxurious hot oil

treatment for her hair. “I couldn’t have been

more ready for the big day in question.”

Two months prior to the big day,

Mihaela and her beauty expert sat down

to conceptualise the ‘look’ for Mihaela’s

wedding, looking at several celebrity styles

before deciding on a natural fresh look, with

smoky eyes and nude lips. “We felt my hair

was better suited down, so we went for loose

tumbling curls framed with a fresh flower

set in a clip. This took quite a while to

finalise and I met with the make-up artist

several times to get the look just right so

I felt comfortable and confident for the big

day. I never realised how much time and

preparation went into looking this good, but

every single minute spent was well worth it.”

Get your own… Silkor and SensAsia

offer excellent bridal packages to get you

pampered and prepared for your big day.

Silkor: www.silkor.com

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WHY GO: When it comes to

reclining beachside, it’s hard to

ignore The Maldives.

The pearls of the Indian

Ocean, as it’s popularly known,

are situated in South West of Sri

Lanka and are a series of ancient

reefs that grew up around the

sides of towering prehistoric

volcanoes, which have long since

sunk into the ocean, leaving

behind the coral islands.

With its cobalt blue waters,

fresh lagoons, sandy white

beaches and clichéd swaying

palm trees, The Maldives is a

tropical haven and one of the

few places around the world

where you can enjoy complete

and utter privacy.

Spend your days snorkeling,

sunbathing and simply recharging.

If you’re growing slightly tired of

spending your days hammock-

swinging and cocktail-sipping

though, take a boat cruise around the

nearby islands or try your hand at

scuba diving, sailing or fishing.

WHEN TO VISIT: To soak up the best

of The Maldives’ summer rays, visit

during the dry season (December to

April).

MUST-DO: An ambitious scuba dive

in the deep lagoons, where the water is

deliciously bath temperature, is a must.

HOW TO GET THERE: Fly via

Emirates Airlines, visit www.emirates.

com.

STAY AT: The Rania Experience –

Private Island Residence, The Maldives

www.raniaexperience.com

IF YOU LIKE THIS, TRY: Qualia

Luxury Holiday Resort, Hamilton

Island, Australia.

www.qualia.com.au

WHY GO: The City of Romance

needs no introduction. Couples,

particularly honeymooners, flock

to Paris for its impeccable cuisine,

designer shopping, art, museums,

sightseeing and romance.

For the truly eclectic Parisian

experience, head to Montmartre.

This area boasts some of the city’s

best patisseries and boulangeries,

the stunningly stark, alabaster

Sacré-Coeur Basilica, the famed

Moulin Rouge, a heritage flea

market with authentic French

mementos, and even a small

vineyard in the Rue Saint-Vincent.

The Rue de la Paix meanwhile

is dubbed the ‘richest street in

Paris’ and is where you’ll find

the world’s most up-market

jewellers including Cartier and

Van Cleef & Appels, as well as a

plethora of designer boutiques

It’s also a mere stones throw from

the city’s most elegant landmarks

– Place Vendômem, l’Opéra, the

Tuileries gardens and the Louvre.

A gastronomes’ delight, Paris

has plenty of fine-dining options,

with L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon

one of the most exquisite.

WHEN TO VISIT: The summer

crowds and long queues can be

frustrating. Time your visit a

month shy either side of the peak

season (avoid June to September)

to enjoy warmer weather.

MUST-DO: The Eiffel Tower is

one attraction on every tourist’s

itinerary. With views Paris’ most

treasured monument rising up

above the city’s skyline from

almost every vantage point

in Paris, it’s not until you’re

ascending the iron lattice tower’s

hydraulic lifts, that you realise its

true beauty.


Emirates Airlines, visit www.

emirates.com.

STAY AT: Hôtel Westminster,

Paris, France

www.charminghr.com

IF YOU LIKE THIS, TRY: The

Four Seasons, New York

www.fourseasons.com/newyorkfs

Pristine private island

The streets of Paris

A Suite at the Westmister hotel


WHY GO: Clayoquot Sound,

with its crisp mountain air and

scenic surrounds, is undoubtedly

one of the most luxurious

“outdoor” honeymoon

destinations around.

The waters of Bedwell

Sound glisten in the sunlight

and the bordering expanse of

snow-capped mountains and

centuries-old forests are a far

cry from the hectic metropolis.

The area includes parts of the

Pacific Rim National Park

Reserve and some of Strathcona

Provincial Park – both popular

spots for hiking.

If you opt to stay at Clayoquot

Wilderness Resort, you’ll be

“glamping” (ie “glamorous

camping”), and the four-star

rated retreat is proof that the

great outdoors and luxury can

indeed go hand-in-hand.

Accommodation might take

the form of tents, but these

are not just any tents – they’re

spacious and sit waterfront

on raised wooden platforms,

furnished with queen-sized

beds, cosy duvets, antique

dressers and camp stoves. There

are wood-fired hot tubs, a day

spa on-site and gourmet meals,

which of an evening are served

by candlelight and paired with

wine by an in-house sommelier.

In this remote wilderness

there are no televisions, no

internet and the chances of

mobile reception are slim. Yet

it’s not about deprivation, it’s

about simplification and the

enhancement of experience.

Who needs mod cons when

there are bears to observe, river

rapids to conquer, horses and

mountain bikes to ride and

salmon and halibut to catch?

WHEN TO VISIT: May to

August.

MUST-DO: A guided bear

watching tour aboard a Zodiac

boat should be on your to-do

list. Sonora Island, located

at the north end of British

Columbia’s Destination Sound,

is one of the best spots to spy

the Black and Grizzly bears in

their natural habitat.



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STAY AT: Clayoquot Wilderness

Resort, Tofino, British

Columbia, Canada www.

wildretreat.com

IF YOU LIKE THIS, TRY: The

Whitepod Resort, Les Cerniers,

Switzerland.

www.whitepod.com

Exterior view of the Clayoquot wilderness resort

A suite Clayoquot wilderness resort

Kayaks in the rapids

Sunset atthe Clayoquot


WHY GO: Queenstown hasn’t

earned its moniker of “adventure

capital of the world” without

reason. This mountain town

is the epicentre for thrill

seekers of all levels and offers

a veritable playground for

intrepid newlyweds opting for

a bit of adventure, as well as the

opportunity to relax.

For water sport enthusiasts,

hop aboard the Shotover Jet for a

white-knuckle joy ride down the

aptly named Shotover River, or

opt for a cruise with Dart River

Safaris, which lets you explore

the natural beauty of the world

heritage-listed Mount Aspiring

National Park from the comfort

of the boat, which has heated

seats and plenty of blankets.

In town there are designer

boutiques, quaint cafes to warm

up with a hot chocolate and for

some deep relaxation visit the

Onsen Hot Pools, where you’ll be

greeted with breathtaking views

of the mountains from your own

private cedar-lined hot tub.

In the evenings, slow down the

pace with a romantic ride aboard

the Skyline Gondola. Touted as

the steepest lift in the Southern

Hemisphere, the gondola

carries visitors high above the

town and, once at the top of

Bob’s Peak, there are numerous

observations decks to take in the

twinkling night-time lights of

Queenstown below.

Before heading down, enjoy a

feast of fresh, local produce and

wines from the Queenstown and

Central Otago regions at the

Skyline Restaurant.

WHEN TO VISIT: Primarily a

ski town, visit when the snow

levels are at their best (June to

August).

MUST-DO: The ski fields are

undoubtedly the town’s biggest

draw card, but for the ultimate

alpine experience, take things up

a notch with Harris Mountains

Heli-Ski Tours (www.heliski.

co.nz). The view of the Southern

Alps from the helicopter is

staggering enough, but the

outlook from the top as you’re

ready to ski or snowboard your

way down the untracked powder

fields is truly spectacular.



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STAY AT: The Spire,

Queenstown, New Zealand

(www.thespirehotels.com).

IF YOU LIKE THIS, TRY: Gondola Chalets, Niseko, Japan

www.gondolachalets.com

Queenstown offers the ultimate ski experience

Exterior view of the Spire hotel

A suite at the Spire hotel


WHY GO: Straddling both

Argentina and Chile, Patagonia

is home to the World Heritage

National Park Torres del

Paine and some of the most

breathtaking, untouched vistas

in the world.

The Park itself is full of

stunning glaciers, lakes, fjords,

mountains, wild flowers and

colourful birdlife, and getting

back to nature is easy with

plenty of hiking trails, nature

walks and river kayaking.

As for accommodation,

EcoCamp Patagonia (www.

ecocamp.travel) gives you the

opportunity to stay in this

remote wilderness while having

as little impact on the natural

habitat as possible.

EcoCamp provides igloo-like

eco “domes” – of which there

are three types – Core, Standard

and Suite – but considering

you are on your honeymoon,

we recommend opting for the

latter. The Suite Domes are built

in the same way as the ancient

native Kaweska’s dwellings, who

were the first inhabitants of the

area. Each dome has a private

bathroom, surprisingly plush

double beds and are heated

by modern low-emission

wood stoves.

The domes are designed to

produce minimal environmental

impact, with each one having its

own composting device to process

waste, while electricity is generated

with a micro-hydro turbine and

solar panels.

EcoCamp will also help you plan

an itinerary of activities during

your stay (as gentle or adventurous

as you choose). Local guides will

lead you on treks, horseback riding,

kayaking, mountain-climbing, fly

fishing and sailing – pretty much

every outdoor activity you can

think of!

WHEN TO VISIT: Weather is often

unpredictable in Patagonia, with

strong winds and sudden storms

common. Summertime (December

through February) is the best

time to visit as temperatures are

generally warmer and trails are

more accessible.

MUST-DO: A tour of the Perito

Moreno Glacier is touted as the

most spectacular excursion in all

of Patagonia, where you’ll take in

impressive natural sites such as

Lake Argentino, as well as quaint

Patagonian farmhouses peppered

along the Mitre riverbank.



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STAY AT: EcoCamp Patagonia

(www.ecocamp.travel).

IF YOU LIKE THIS, TRY: Chitwan

Luxury Lodge, Chitwan, Napal.

www.responsibletravel.

com/accommodation/

Accommodation900476.htm

Bedroom suite

Core Dome dining area

Mountain range in the Torres del Paine

Core Dome as seen from outside

with rocking chairs where you

can overlook the Grumeti River

and its resident hippos.

The camp is located at the

starting point of one of the

world’s natural travel wonders:

the Serengeti, host to the largest

overland mammal migration and

therefore one of the best spots to

go on safari.

While the main draw card

is, of course, the day drives into

the Serengeti National Park, you

can also go bird watching, trail

walking along the Grumeti River

and enjoy romantic

sunset dinners on your own

private deck.

WHEN TO VISIT: Any time

other than during the long rains

in April and May is perfect for

safari.

MUST-DO: It’s hard to top

getting up close to the herds of

animals, but try heading for the

clouds to take in sweeping views

of the African landscape via a hot-

air balloon ride.

How to get there: Fly via Emirates

Airlines, visit www.emirates.com.

STAY AT: Serengeti

Migration Camp, Tanzania

www.elewana.com

IF YOU LIKE THIS, TRY: Gagudju Lodge Cooinda, Kakadu,

Australia Ireland.

www.killarneyplaza.com

WHY GO: For those

newlyweds lured by the call

of the wild, it doesn’t get

much wilder than an African

safari. We’re all fans of David

Attenborough’s documentaries

while perched safely on our

couches, but while the cameras

show the wildlife up-close-

and-personal, it’s not until

you’re plastered up against a

perplex sheet that you realise

the true power of “the wild”.

An immense privilege,

seeing the various animals

in their natural habitat, one

can’t help but develop a deep

and profound respect for

nature.

In order to fully

integrate into the wild

African landscape (without

compromising on luxury,

of course), stay in your very

own safari tent. The Serengeti

Migration Camp’s old-world

spacious elevated safari tents,

each with hardwood floors,

rain showers and lavish

furnishings, are surrounded

by private decked verandahs

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couture designers to event planners, all

with one aim in mind: to make your big

day perfect and stress-free.

While you’re there, what better time

to check out their wonderful host of

venues; whether it’s for a romantic soiree,

engagement party, wedding reception or

even your honeymoon, Raffles Dubai has

some truly beautiful spaces. The Botanical

Garden, stretching over a hectare, is

one of Dubai’s most cherished green

pockets, ideal for an alfresco celebration.

Or perhaps the award-winning Chinese

restaurant Noble House, situated at the

pinnacle of the hotel’s distinctive pyramid

structure, which offers panoramic views of

the city’s skyline from its outdoor terrace,

is more suited to your desires. No visit to

Raffles Dubai would be complete without a

quick drop-in at the Amrita Spa; essential

pre-wedding pampering comes by way of

the ‘Her Royal Highness’ anti-ageing facial.

Using the Caviar Signature Line it sounds

good enough to eat, and the powerful anti-

oxidant properties should leave your skin

noticeably moisturised, with just the right

level of pre-wedding glow. Now who said

wedding preparation needed to be stressful?

To receive your exclusive invitation please

contact the Events team at 04 324 8888 or

[email protected] www.raffles.com

The sheer length of the ‘to do’ list demanding your attention before the ‘I do’s’ can be overwhelming. Take a trip to the Raffles Wedding Fair to breeze through your wedding planning and take the angst out of the admin

espite the joys of trying

on fairytale dresses the

girly fun of debates over

pastel pink or buttercup

yellow flowers, even the

most enthusiastic brides-to-be come to

realise that wedding planning can be

stressful, and certainly time-consuming.

Cue the Raffles Wedding Fair, to be held

on May 14 and 15 in the ballroom of

Raffles Dubai; a must-visit for banishing

wed-min worries. With all the finesse you

would expect from one of the leading

hotels in the world, Raffles Dubai have put

together a carefully handpicked selection

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re you in need of a pre-wedding

de-stress retreat, or a beautiful

honeymoon? Emirates Bride is

offering you and your partner

the ultimate in luxury getaways, with a trip

to the ever-stunning Seychelles. But this

is a competition with a difference. Instead

of you entering, we want your friends to

nominate you and your fiancé by writing

into Emirates Bride and telling us why you

are especially deserving of this ultimate

five-star treat.

Whether you’re desperate for a few days

of quality couple time before the big day, or

you’re looking for a magical honeymoon,

simply ask your friends to write in and tell

us why you should win.

The Seychelles is one of the world’s most

popular honeymoon destinations, and as

soon as you land you will see why. Sprinkled

across the Indian Ocean, this archipelago of

115 islands offers pristine, white powdered

sandy beaches, sparkling blue azure waters

and eternal sunshine. Mahé is one of the

largest islands and home to the Four Seasons

Resort, which is listed by traveling experts

Condé Nast as one of the most irresistible

romantic retreats in the world.

If you can drag yourselves away from the beach, take

a walk around the mountain trails and unspoiled

landscapes, stopping to soak in the breathtaking

scenery. It’s difficult to have a dull moment in this

stunning natural paradise, and you can add to your

experience by booking a scenic helicopter tour of the

islands, or go fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving in

the crystal clear waters.


For your friend, to give you the ultimate gift

with a trip to the Seychelles, they need to send

us a photograph of you and your fiancé, and

tell us in no more than 150 words what makes

you unique and deserving of the prize.

Send the photographs along with the

description and full contact details to

Emirates Bride, Four Seasons Seychelles

competition, PO Box 2331, Dubai or email

on [email protected].

Please write all names and contact details

on the back of the photographs before

mailing. The closing date of the competition

is May 31, 2010. ■ The prize will be awarded to the

entrant whose friends send in the best

recommendation of why they should

win the holiday, as judged by the

Emirates Bride editorial team.

The judges decision is final and no

correspondence will be entered into.

The prize is subject to availability

and cannot be transferred or exchanged

for cash.

The Four Seasons Resort is a gem that lies

on the main island of Mahé, and few places

on earth will be as idyllic for a honeymoon as

here. This luxury retreat has it all – castaway

vibe, fairytale sunsets, milky sands, shimmering

seas and a canopy of lush tropical foliage. Your

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on the outside deck. The bathrooms are equally

impressive with marble tiled deep soaking tubs,

walk-in showers with rainforest showerheads

and a private outdoor shower.

When it’s time to dine, the Four Seasons

Resort offers a plethora of divine options.

With Kannel and ZEZ restaurants both serving

mouth-watering fare and Mediterranean

specialities, in-room dining a romantic option,

or a personalised picnic basket provided for any

adventurous excursions, you can rest assured

that all your senses will be catered for at this

resort. Finally, for the ultimate in honeymoon

treats, take a buggy to the hilltop Spa for a

few sublime hours of blissful pampering and

spectacular views, as you slowly indulge

and unwind in this dream destination.

The Four Seasons Resort and Qatar

Airways have teamed up to offer one lucky

couple a four-night honeymoon at the

resort. Customer comfort is one element

you can be sure of on Qatar Airways’ list,

and with 86 destinations across Europe,

the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, South

Asia and America, regardless of which

luxury retreat you’re travelling to, rest

assured you’ll arrive in style.

For more information on Qatar Airways,

visit: www.qatarairways.com

THE

PRIZEA FOUR-NIGHT

HONEYMOON AT

FOUR SEASONS

RESORT

SEYCHELLES

etting engaged is incredibly exciting, but

planning the wedding can make your

life that little bit busier. However,

Emirates Bride is on hand to ensure the

months leading up to your wedding are relaxed and,

most importantly, enjoyable. With our fabulous bridal

competition, worth Dhs15,000, we take the stress out

of the planning, offering one reader the chance to win

a wedding dress, a spa package, a set of stunning

earrings and a portait picture of you and your fiancé.

Go Fuchsia will ensure you look truly sensational

with a bridal makeover worth Dhs2,000. Your prize

begins with a private consultation to determine the

style and look of your wedding. While experienced

professionals tease your tresses and perfect your bridal

make-up, your hands and feet will

be treated to a luxurious Alessandro

Spa manicure and pedicure. Truly

indulgent bridal pampering.

Contact: (04) 4224345

With the wedding date all set, the next most important

job on your list is finding the ultimate dress. The

Bridal Room, Dubai’s premier wedding boutique,

is offering the winner a stunning Maggie Sottero

bridal gown, worth Dhs5,000. Catering to all your

wedding needs, the Bridal Room features dresses

made of silk, satin, organza and beautiful

lace by award-winning designers, including

Maggie Sottero, Benjamin Roberts, Sottero

& Midgley, Tia, Fabio Gritti and Trudy Lee.

And with all areas of your wedding outfit

catered for, such as lingerie, shoes and

veils, this boutique is a must-visit

bridal destination.

Contact: (04) 3446076 or email

[email protected]

Pinctada sources beautiful and rare South Sea pearls,

creating exquisite bespoke pieces of jewellery. The winner

will be given a stunning pair of Pinctada Australian South

Sea pearl earrings, valued at Dhs5,500. Measuring over

10mm in diameter and set in 18kt white gold, your prize

will be a unique accompaniment to your special day.

Pinctada pearls are available at Mina A’Salam and

Al Qasr Hotels, One & Only

Royal Mirage, Dubai Mall

and many more outlets.

Contact: (04) 3476626

After your memories, your wedding

photographs will be one of the most

cherished and lasting elements of your whole

wedding. Darrin James, one of Dubai’s leading

photographers, will capture the winner’s pre-

wedding memories, with a personal portrait

picture and canvas worth Dhs2,950.

Contact: (04) 3686355 or visit

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Win a stunning bridal makeover and ensure that the build up to your wedding day is stylish and stress-free

THE PRIZE

HOW TO ENTERTo enter visit www.winmyweddingday.com

and answer the following question. A winner will be

selected at random.

What is the first holiday you take after your

wedding called?

A) Honeymoon B) Melonmoon C) Applemoon

To be eligible, your wedding must take place on or before December 31, 2010. The competition closing date is May 31, 2010. The winner will have to pay the difference if the dress price exceeds Dhs5,000. The prize is valid until October 31, 2010, by which stage you must have placed the order for your dress. Beauty vouchers are non-transferable. No cash alternative is available. The voucher is valid for six months from date of issue and is not valid on public holidays. A week’s prior booking is mandatory. Valid for in-salon service at Go Fuchsia, Dubai, only.

RULES



Compiled by: Shannon Wylie

Step oneBegin by choosing a church and minister

but note that some ministers will only

marry members of their own denomination.

Also take into consideration that for your

marriage to be authenticated in the UAE the

Step fourThe paperwork then needs to be processed

and authenticated by the Ministry of Justice

for Dh52. This is followed by verification by

the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Dh150.

Step fiveYou can then have your marriage legalised

for your country of citizenship by taking the

certificates to your embassy who will process

the information.

Document Required● Original passports plus certified copies need

to be provided by both parties. ● If either bride or groom is divorced decrees

need to be provided.● Generally a ‘no objection’ letter is required

by your embassy – fees vary.● The church will provide a standard form,

which needs to be completed by both parties.

church and minister must be recognised

and registered by the Dubai Courts.

Then you need to decide if you want

to marry in the church or at an

alternative venue which needs to be

supported by a wedding license. Keep

in mind that you will need to have at

least two witnesses present.

Step two Once the ceremony has been conducted the

minister will issue a marriage certificate. This

will be in English so you will need to have it

translated into Arabic by a court-approved

legal translator for a specified fee of Dh40-

Dh50 per page.

Step threeBoth the English and Arabic certificates then

need to be certified by the Notary Public

Office at the Dubai Courts for a fee of Dh110.

For every bride searching for a definitive guide to arranging a wedding in the UAE,our essential Emirates Bride planner has everything you need.


Step oneThe couple intending to marry, together with

the bride-to-be’s father or her legal suitor and

two other male Muslim witnesses must be

present at the Islamic marriage court for the

ceremony to take place. All witnesses must

present their passports which states they are

either UAE citizens or valid UAE residence

holders. To be married under Sharia’ah law, the

groom must be Muslim, while the bride can be

of any religion. Before the wedding, a dowry

has to be confirmed and paid to the bride. If

this does not occur, a written declaration must

be provided stating that there is no dowry.

Step two Following the ceremony a UAE marriage

license will be issued for a Dh50 fee in addition

to a Dh10 fee for identification purposes.

If the marriage is conducted outside of the

UAE and you want the agreement to be

legalised here the documentation will need

to be taken to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

of the United Arab Emirates for ratification.

If the certificate is in another language other

than Arabic it will need to be translated and

ratified by the Ministry of Justice.

Step threeFinal authentication, for non-UAE citizens,

is then required by your embassy or consulate,

which involves a varying fee.

Documents required● Original passports and photocopies need to

be presented by all involved.

● Identification papers are also required by

the bride’s father or guardian, as well as the

two witnesses.● If the bride’s father is deceased, a Sharia

Declaration of his death must be provided.

In this case she must have consent from her

brother or an uncle. If there are no male

relatives to give consent, documentation of

proof is necessary. Alternatively if the bride’s

father cannot be present, he must provide a

letter of consent, along with a certified copy of

his passport to verify his signature. ● In the case that the bride is Muslim and her

father is not, a certificate of no impediment

(no objection) is required from either the

bride’s embassy or consulate.● If a bride is widowed or divorced, documents

need to be provided as proof.● Non-UAE citizens should check with their

embassies as some will require no objection

letters from their employer’s company or

clearance from the Police Directorate stating

they have no criminal records. Fees can vary. ● Any documents necessary for the legalisation

of the wedding, which were acquired outside

of the UAE such as birth certificates, need to be

translated into Arabic by a legal translator.

Step oneFollowing the engagement, you

must organise for three witnesses

with residency visas to accompany

you to the consulate Marriage

Officer. Here you will need to

provide a Notice of Intended

Marriage form plus pay a fee

of Dh190. This entitles you to a

newspaper marriage notification

whereby the couple must then wait

30 days for any objections. After this

a date for solemnization is given

provided there were no objections.

Step twoA day before the confirmed

ceremony the couple and their

witnesses need to provide original

passports to the Marriage Officer. The

following day is the final solemniztion

of marriage where everyone invited to

the wedding can attend.

Step ThreeIf the couple requires a religious

ceremony under the Muslim or Christian

faith, they should follow the guidelines

given above for correct procedures on

ceremonies and attesting certificates.

Alternatively the Church of South India

(CSI) parish in Karama offers services for

their members and can be contacted on

(04) 3372111. The Hindu Temple in Bur

Dubai is available for Hindu ceremonies,

phone (04) 3535334.

Documents requiredThe Dubai and Abu Dhabi Consulates

are the best source for details on the

formalities on Indian wedding ceremonies

and for all relevant forms, and a structured

guideline. www.cgidubai.com and www.

indembassyuae.org.


CHURCHES, LEGAL AID AND GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTSMINISTRIES IN DUBAI

● Christ Church, (04) 8845436

www.christchurchjebelali.org

● Holy Trinity Church, (04) 3374947

www.holytrinitychurchdubai.org

● Saint Mary’s, Roman Catholic Church,

(04) 3370087 www.saintmarysdubai.com

● United Christian Church, (04) 8846623

uccdubai.com

COURT-APPROVED TRANSLATORS IN DUBAI● Al-Diwan (Legal Translation), (04) 2232169

www.aldiwan.com

● Eman Translation Services, (04) 2247066

www.emantranslations.com

● Diamond Legal Translation, (04) 2273133 www.

diamondlegal.com

● Dana Translation, (04) 3935702

GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS

DUBAIDubai Courts, Marriage Section, (04) 3347777

www.dubaicourts.gov.ae

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, (04) 2958161

www.mofa.gov.ae

ABU DHABIMinistry of Foreign Affairs, (04) 4444488

www.mofa.gov.ae

Ministry of Justice, (04) 6814000

www.uae.gov.ae/moj

SHARJAHSharjah Sharia First Instance Court,

(06) 5024382

EMBASSIES AND CONSULATES

Australian Embassy, Abu Dhabi, (02) 4017500

www.uae.embrassy.gov.au

Australian Consulate General, Dubai,

(04) 5087100 www.uae.embassy.gov.au

British Embassy, Abu Dhabi, (02) 6101100

www.ukinuae.fco.gov.uk/en

British Embassy, Dubai, (04) 3094444

www.ukinuae.fco.gov.uk/en

Canadian Embassy, Abu Dhabi, (02) 6940300

www.uae.gc.ca

Canadian Consulate, Dubai, (04) 3145555

www.uae.gc.ca

French Embassy, Abu Dhabi, (02) 4435100

www.ambafrance-eau.org

German Embassy, Abu Dhabi, (02) 6446693

www.abu-dhabi.diplo.de

German Consulate, Dubai, (04) 3972333

www.dubai.diplo.de

Indian Embassy, Abu Dhabi, (02) 4492700

www.indembassyuae.org

Indian Consulate General, Dubai, (04) 3971222

www.cgidubai.com

Italian Embassy, Abu Dhabi, (02) 4435622

www.ambabudhabi.esteri.it

Italian Consulate, Dubai, (04) 3314167

www.ambabudhabi.esteri.it

New Zealand Consulate General, Dubai,

(04) 3317500 www.mfat.govt.nz

Philippine Embassy, Abu Dhabi, (02) 6415922

www.philembassy.ae

South African Embassy, Abu Dhabi, (02) 4473446

www.southafrica.ae

South African Consulate, Dubai, (04) 3975222

www.southafricadubai.com

US Embassy, Abu Dhabi, (02) 4142200

www.abudhabi.usembassy.gov

US Consulate General, Dubai, (04) 3116000

www.dubaiusconsulate.gov

After the engagement● Choose a wedding date.

● Calculate your budget and

draw up a spreadsheet.

● Decide on the style and theme

of the wedding you want.

● Speak to your religious head

or registry office to confirm any

necessary details.

● Decide on and book the

wedding and reception venues

and note the guest capacity.

● Make a preliminary guest-list,

including your bridesmaids,

best man and

full wedding party.

● Choose those taking part in

the ceremony (eg. bridesmaids).

● Create and post Save The Date

cards to notify guests of the

engagement and wedding.

● Discuss menu options, look

at estimates for food and drink,

then confirm a caterer.

● Start looking for your dress.

● Book your photographer and

videographer.

● Take out wedding insurance

if it is required.

● Start a health/beauty regime.

Three months before● Organise a second meeting

with your religious head and

venue organiser to confirm

timings and other details.

● Finalise wedding cake options

and place an order.

● Book transport to and from

the ceremony and reception.

● Discuss flowers arrangements

with a florist, keeping in mind

what will be in season.

● Book a musician, band or DJ

for the reception.

● Decide on the honeymoon

destination, book a hotel,

transport and check passports.

● Pick your wedding stationery

and order of services and place

your order.

● Choose your wedding bands

and order them.

● Decide on your wedding

dress, groom’s suit and the

wedding parties attire for fittings.

● Confirm wedding-guest list.

Two months before● Confirm all of your prior

bookings.

● Give your caterer the final head

count noting any special dietary

requirements.

● Buy all of your accessories

to match your dress including

jewellery and shoes.

● Speak to a hair and make-up

artist and discuss potential looks.

● Book another dress fitting

appointment.

● If you are getting married in a

hotel make sure you have a room

booked for the day and/or night

of the wedding for getting ready.

● Decide if you are having

centrepieces, discuss with florist

and order them.

● Notify your bank and any

other official government bodies

that require your change of

name status.

One month before● Book your hair and make-up

artist for a trial and arrange

timings for your wedding day.

● Collect your wedding bands.

● Arrange for a trusted friend or

family member to bring the cake

knife, toasting glasses, ring bearer

pillow and flower girl baskets.

● Draw up a seating plan.

● Finalise the outfits for the

groom, bridesmaids, best man

and bridal party.

● Finalise any last details such

as gifts for the guests and the

wedding party.

● Confirm running order of the

ceremony with all relevant parties

taking part in the ceremony.

Two weeks before● Speak to your DJ and confirm a

first dance song for the reception.

✿ Have a final fitting of your

dress with your veil, jewellery and

shoes. It helps to practice walking.

● Reconfirm the honeymoon

arrangements and pack for

the vacation.

● Confirm the number of guests

with your caterer and finalise the

seating plan.

One week before● Arrange a rehearsal at the venue.

● Re-confirm your photographer,

florist, hair and make-up artist,

transport and catering.

● Liaise with your photographer

regarding specific shots you want.

● Ensure anyone doing a

speech has it written and ready

to be presented.

● Prepare an emergency wedding

kit including dress repair materials,

any essential make-up, tissues and

other important items.

The day before● Help to decorate the reception

venue if necessary and make sure

all final details are in place.

● Arrange for the cake to be

delivered to the reception.

● Book your wedding party in

for manicures and last minute

beauty treatments.

● Relax and have an early night.

On the day✿ Start the day with a good

breakfast, as you will be on your

feet most of the day.

✿ Ensure you allow plenty of

time to have your hair and

make-up done.

✿ Get everyone dressed and ready.

The mother of the bride should

leave fifteen minutes before the

bride and her father.

✿ At the ceremony, the speeches

run in the order of father-of-the-

bride, followed by the groom, then

the best man.

✿ At the end of the evening, it is

tradition for the bride and groom

to leave the reception first.

After the day✿ Enjoy your honeymoon.

✿ Send ‘thank you’ cards for your

wedding gifts.


Burj Al Arab

(04) 3017777

www.jumeirah.com

Blessings and wedding

receptions for up to

120 guests. Jumeirah

Beach Hotel

(04) 3480000

www.jumeirah.com

Blessings and wedding


90 guests. One &

Only Royal Mirage

(04) 3999999

www.oneandonlydesorts.

com. Blessings are

available with an indoor

reception for 250 guests

and outdoors for 350.

The Ritz-Calton

(04) 3994000

www.ritzcarlton.com

Blessings for up to 250

guests with receptions

catering to 500 guests.

The Westin Dubai Mina

Seyahi (04) 399 4141

www.westin.com/

dubaiminaseyahi

Receptions only.

Blessings can be

organised by the bride.

Jebel Ali Golf Resort and

Spa (04) 8836000

www.jebelali-

international.com

Blessings and receptions

available outside for 800

guests and indoors for

300 guests. Le Meridien

Al Aqah Beach Resort

(09) 2449000

www.lemeridien-alaqah.

com. Blessings and


600 guests. Le Royal

Meridien Beach Resort

and Spa (04) 3995555

www.lemeridien.com/

royaldubai. Blessings

and receptions for up to

1,000 guests

Madinat Jumeirah

(04) 3666293

www.madinatjumeirah.

com. Blessings and


1200 guests. Mina

A’Salam (04) 3668888

www.madinatjumeirah.

com. Blessings and

wedding receptions for

up to 1800 guests

City hotels for up to

500 guests

The Address Hotel

Downtown Burj Dubai,

(04) 4368888

www.theaddress.com


for 200 guests.

Emirates Towers

(04) 3300000

www.jumeirah.com


for up to 500 guests.

Grand Millennium

Hotel (04) 4299999

www.millenniumhotels.

com. Blessings and

wedding receptions for

up to 400 guests

Le Meridien Dubai

(04) 217 0000

www.lemeridien.com/

dubai. Engagement

parties, henna

ceremonies, blessings

and receptions for up

to 700 guests. Movenpick

Hotel and Residence

(04) 3366000

www.movenpick-hotels.

com. Blessings and

receptions for 300 guests.

Sheraton Khalidiya

(02) 6666220

www.starwoodhotels.

com/Khalidiya

Wedding Receptions for

up to 120 guests.

Hyatt Regency

(04) 2091234

www.dubai.regency.

hyatt.com. Blessings and


1000 people.

JW Marriott Hotel

(04) 2624444

www.marriott.com

Bleassings and receptions

for up to 700 people.

Raddison Blu Hotel

(04) 2227171

www.radissonblue.com


for up to 850 people.

Sheraton Abu Dhabi

Hotel and Resort

(02) 6773333 www.

sheratonabudhabihotel.

com. Wedding receptions

for up to 800 guests.

Al Hamra Fort Hotel

and Beach Resort

(07) 2446666

www.alhamrafort.com

Blessings are available

with a reception for

800 guests. Al Maha

Desert Resort and

Spa (04) 303 4222

www.emirateshotelsresorts.

com. Receptions are

available for 100 guests.

Blessings need to be

organised by the bride.

Please note fifty per cent

of guests must stay at the

resort. Bab Al Shams

(04) 8096100

www.jumeirah.com

Blessings for up to 40

people and a reception

for 50 people.

Absolute Weddings

(04) 3482592 www.

absoluteweddings4me.com

CONTEMPO Events

Design (04) 3320077

www.contempodubai.com

Oliver Dolz (050) 252 4649

www.oliverdolz.com

Specialising in planning and

wedding production as well

as flower arrangements.

Weddings Plus and Events

Plus (050) 5240232

[email protected]

www.events-plus.net

Wedding organisers and

wedding stage creators.

The Wedding Planner at

Couture Events

(04) 3642077

[email protected] www.

coutureevents.ae

Wedding planner and event

management

@Home, Dubai Mall,

(04) 4340877; Ibn Battuta, (04)

4233840; Dubai, Marina Mall,

(04) 3997863. Registry available

for a great selection of bed, bath

and kitchen ware. Middle

East Wedding Network

(04) 3642077

www.meweddingnetwork.com.

Online bridal registry.

White (050) 6545849

www.whiteme.net

[email protected]

Wedding gift registry

and wedding information

resource.

Beach hotels for

Beach hotels for more

up to 500 guests

than 500 guests

than 500 guests City hotels for more

event planners Wedding and party

Alternative venues

Gift Registry


Towers, (04) 4329829

www.thehouseof

cakesdubai.com. Patchi,

Dubai Mall, (04) 4341530

www.patchi.com.

Chocolate specialities in

the shape of bouquets and

bridal arrangements.

Sprungli Middle East

(04) 220 0704

www.sprungli.com

Handcrafted pralines

and truffles. Sugar

Daddy’s Bakery

(04) 3448204

www.sugardaddys

bakery.com

Cupcakes galore. Sweet

Stuff (050) 2544819

www.LoveSweetStuff.com,

[email protected]

Cupcake bakery.

The Bridal Room

Jumierah Plaza,

(04) 344 6076

Specialises in bridal

wear with a collection of

international labels.

Frost Palm Strip Mall,

(04) 3455690

Specialise in Bridal,

evening wear and

fine jewellery.

Pal Zileri Burjuman,

(04) 3599935; Mall of the

Emirates, (04) 3414449;

Wafi, (04) 3247774;

Al Maktoum St, (04)

2224488; Dubai Mall,

(04) 3399444.

Pronovias

Dubai Mall, (04) 339 8770

Find everything from

veils to a dress for the

matron of honour.

Temperley London

Bridal Atelier

(04) 3398169

www.temperleylondon.

com. Custom order

wedding dresses.

The Wedding Shop

(04) 3441618

www.theweddingshop.ae,

[email protected]

Shop here for wedding

dresses, men’s suits,

accessories and invitations.

Al Maha Desert Resort

and Spa (04) 3034222

Bridal packages.

Anantara Spa

Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu

Dhabi (02) 6907978

Luxury spa packages.

Dial-a-nail

(04) 3256557

www.dialanail.com

Nail services.

Heavenly Spa

The Westin, Dubai

(04) 511 7901

Stunning spa treatments.

Kaya Skin Clinic

www.kayaclinic.com;

visit your local Kaya Skin

Clinic. Bridal packages.

MAC www.maccosmetics.

com; visit your local MAC

cosmetics counter

Bridal makeup.

Maria Dowling

(04) 345 4225. Hair.

Natural Elements Spa

Le Meridien, Dubai

(04) 702 2550

NStyle www.nstyleintl.

com. Keeping your tips

and toes perfect.

Safaa Spa Desert Islands

Resort and Spa , Sir Bani

Yas Island (02) 801 5400.

Sisters Beauty Salon

Village Mall, (04) 3420787;

Dubai Mall, (04) 3398500

www.sisterbeautylounge.

com. Hair and make-up.

Talise Spa

Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai

(04) 3666818. Spa

packages for brides.

Bliss Flowers and Design

(04) 4308501

www.blissdubai.com

[email protected].

Beautiful bouquets.

Flowers by CONTEMPO

(04) 332 0077

[email protected]

Gold Leaf Floral Design

(050) 8490309

www.goldleafdubai.com

[email protected].

Floral design and event

styling. Oleander

(04) 3440539,

Jumeirah Beach Road

floraldesigners@

oleandergroup.com.

Cater to all locations for

any event. Sentiments

Flowers. (04) 3432212

www.sentimentsflowers.

com. Swissflora (04)

3401944, Al Quoz www.

swissflora.com

BD Studio Weddings

(04) 3413811,

(050) 7697640

www.bdstudioweddings.

com, [email protected].

Weddings and portraits.

Darkroom Photography

+27 840280087

www.darkroom.co.za

[email protected]

Wedding photography for

Dubai & South Africa.

Darrin James

Photography

(04) 3747299

www.djphotography.net

[email protected]

Wedding photography

and videography.

Dominique Panos

Photography

(050) 2462021

www.weddingemirates.

com wedding@

weddingemirates.com.

icandy.forever

(050) 1463250

www.icandyforever.com

talktous@icandy

forever.com

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Photography www.

lisalundqvistphotography.

com Sandra Metaxas

A Little Bit of Sol

(050) 9707404

alittlebitofsol@hotmail.

com. Bespoke stationary

from personalised

wedding monograms,

unique invitations to

full stationary suites to

match your wedding

theme. Color Lines

(04) 2822230

www.colorlines.net

Source of wedding

cards, invitations,

printing services.

Ordning & Reda DIFC,

(04) 3700520; Ibn

Battuta, (04) 4297925

www.ordning-reda.com

Swedish design including

cards and gifts. The Paper

Room Emirates Towers,

(04) 3300780; Dubai Mall

(04) 3398875

www.thepaperroom.ae

Personalised stationary

and invitations for any

occassion. Ravissant

(04) 3364477

(050) 2892763

www.wedding.ae

[email protected]

Handmade wedding

invitations, favours

and supplies. Sonia Cards

(04) 3324244

[email protected]

Expect everything paper

based from custom made

cards to invitations.

The Chocolate Bar

Dubai Mall,

(04) 4373200

www.chocolatebarny.com

Chocolate gifts and

beautiful favours.

French Bakery

(04) 34364444

www.frenchbakery.ae

The House of Cakes

International City, (04)

4206973, Jumeirah Lake

(050) 6523248 www.

momentsdubai.com. Simon

Charlton Photography

(050) 5184241 www.

simoncharltonphotography.

com. Swani Gulshan.com

(050) 7850367

www.swanigulshan.com

[email protected]

DLC Events

(04) 3470484

www.dlcevents.com

[email protected]

Lighting, sound,

stage and technical elements.

Events Productions

(04) 2690008

www.eventsae.com

[email protected]

Lighting, sound, special

effects and a one stop shop

for any other requirements.

Lighthouse Productions

(04) 3320322

www.lighthousedubai.com

DJ Philip Jo aka Elekjo

(050) 2986260

[email protected]

Gail Clough

(050) 6458177

Wedding DJ

Premier Limousines

(04) 2823333 www.

premierlimousines.com

Offer a range of chauffeur

driven vehicles for

wedding. parties. Dubai

Exotic Limo (04) 2868635

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Cakes and chocolates

and wrapping Invitations, stationary

stage production Lighting, sound and

Bridal hair and beauty

Photographers

Bridal wear

Florists

Transport

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