Believe it or not my blog about small wedding venues in Dubai gets the most hits daily. I guess there must be a lot of people trying to find that perfect venue for a small wedding which is great for us because we LOVE small weddings. I've been to so many hotels and venues in Dubai and I'm about to list my new TOP 5 VENUES FOR SMALL WEDDINGS in Dubai. So let's get started. The brand new VIDA Hills hotel. It's lovely and has gorgeous views of the Dubai Marina skyline the golf course too. The ballroom is simple and chic and fits up to 100 guests. The pool area would be perfect for an evening wedding and it also has various outdoor spaces that would work for 20-100 guests. Its new and it's ... read more
A amazing wedding venue in Dubai – Palace Downtown.
It’s that time again when I get a bit excited about a wedding venue and hope that I help some lucky couple find the venue of their dreams by writing this blog post. Palace Downtown has always been on my radar but I’ve not been lucky enough to style a wedding there…yet! It’s a pretty awesome hotel with epic views of Dubai Fountains and Burj Khalifa. The viewing deck is amazing, followed by the pool and green gardens just next door. It has something for everyone, including a ballroom too. The viewing deck can seat 180 guests for dinner, with 9 tables on each side or a cocktail reception for upto 300 guests standing. I personally would keep it small, 8-9 tables on one side, a wedding ceremony ... read more
Dubai wedding venue – Address Dubai Marina – Find out more here!
I recently visited Address Dubai Marina, a venue that I haven’t been to in quite a while. While wedding season is quiet, I’m using my time wisely and reconnecting with venues and vendors before the season kick starts again. The Address Dubai Marina wouldn’t be a venue at the top of my ‘must see’ list because most of our weddings are outdoors, but I like it. It has a huge ballroom that can accommodate 500-600 guests with a decent sized Kosha/Stage and Dance Floor with a lovely pre-function area for the bride and groom entry on the red carpet provided by the hotel. They also have a nice terrace area attached to the ballroom and foyer area which then can turn into an cocktail reception area ... read more
WE LOVE THE BRAND NEW HOTEL… VIDA HILLS! (BECAUSE OF IT’S AMAZING EVENT SPACES)
I recently visited the new Vida Hills and I was so impressed. Every inch of the hotel is shiny and new and it’s quite obvious that the interior design team have done an extremely good job at making this new property inviting, cool and comfortable. The hotel isn't huge and when you first arrive it feels a little strange because the reception is on the 1st floor, but once you step out of the elevator on level 1, you instantly feel relaxed. The contemporary lighting was of my favorite parts of Vida Hills as well as the neutral color pallet that flows through the hotel’s open spaces. The ballroom is designed for intimate weddings up-to 80-100 guests, but they also have some amazing ... read more
Weddings at Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club. – A Brilliant Summer Promotion.
It's officially here! Summer has arrived and outdoor weddings are a thing of the past, well at least for the next few months. Most of us in the wedding industry use the summer as a chance to catch up with admin, travel, visit friends and escape the sandpit. However, for those of you who have just got engaged and are on the hunt for an indoor space with a green exterior and a non touristy vibe you'll be busy googling right now, which is why you could be reading this blog. I'm here to help. Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club has a fabulous summer promotion which is valid until the end of September. With various indoor venues to choose from, and not a ballroom in sight, Dubai Polo ... read more
LOOKING FOR AMAZING WEDDING VENUES IN DUBAI? CHECK OUT THE ADDRESS DOWNTOWN DUBAI.
A few weeks back I spent the morning at The Address Downtown having breakfast which ended in a tour of the beautiful hotel. It was the first time I’d been back since it re-opened and I was pleasantly surprised at the stunning marble finishing’s in the lobby. It’s exactly what you’d expect from a luxury Dubai hotel in Downtown Dubai, and even though it doesn’t have a ballroom it has so many areas which would be perfect for smaller events and weddings. First up was ZETA restaurant and outdoor terrace which overlooks the Dubai fountains. If you are on the hunt for a venue with an epic view, then this is worth a visit. If you only have a small wedding party, then you can reserve a section or ... read more
LAVENDER FEELS – A STYLED SHOOT IN DUBAI
Back in February a bunch of talented souls came together to create some magic, and today we are sharing that with you. Monica, the mastermind behind the shoot talks about the inspiration and the beauty of 'Lavender Feels'. Whenever planning a photo shoot the first step is a concept. Once you have a concept, I think it’s important to think about the feeling you want to portrait. With that in mind, the team you invite to “play” is essential as they will make sure to translate, capture and deliver that feeling through what they do. This is exactly what happened when this amazing team came together. Arabian Ranches Golf Club as our beautiful venue. It has amazing areas for outdoor ... read more
Adeline turns 3 with a enchanted fairy birthday party at home in Dubai.
Oh hey guys, So its been a while since I blogged about my kids. I have two small rugrats that I absolutely adore 99% of the time. Sometimes they drive me crazy but I really try not to get overly stressed out, to relax when paint is splattered all over my floor and if bed time runs late, embrace it with extra cuddles and 2 more books. (I said try) It's the only way I won't loose my mind. Balancing mum life and my business is a constant juggle but I wouldn't have it any other way. Edison is nearly 10 months old and Adeline turned 3 on the 9th March. We celebrated with lots of friends at our home in Green Community Motor City. Our garden had never looked so busy and I loved every minute of ... read more
Tim + Yuries Garden Wedding at Magnolia, Al Qasr Dubai
Magnolia is by far one our favorite wedding venues in Dubai. We have created so many pretty set ups there and most of them all had their own twist. I personally favor wood chairs and simple off white linen with lots greenery but we have been lucky enough to have some clients with a love for color and all things fun. Last November Kara and I helped Tim and Yurie with their wedding at Magnolia, and to be honest we didn't have a huge decor budget, it was a challenge to create something that wasn't going to cost a lot and still be pretty enough to wow guests. We decided to focus on plants, and luckily for everyone it was just perfect. Greenery can be just as beautiful as flowers, and at times ... read more
oh hey pretty venue – The Address Montgomerie Dubai
It’s been a while since we had a wedding at The Address Montgomerie Dubai,and just over 6 years since I got married there back in January 2013. It actually seems like a life time ago that I wore a vintage 1970s lace wedding dress and Manolo Blahnik heels. I styled my own wedding, set up tables and ran around in flip flops setting up jars of flowers before putting my ‘bride face’ on a few hours before I said, ‘I do’. Every time I go back, the memories flood back and I wish I could do it all over again. I often wonder what I would do differently because the industry has expanded so much, and we have so many more options now. There are loads more photographers, make-up artists, wedding planners ... read more