“Once we decided to do our wedding in Dubai, the next step was to look for a planner and I think I went into shock at the prices I was receiving for what I thought was a simple and elegant wedding. Dubai is insane! Feeling distraught and quite hopeless, my husband and I were searching online for other potentials and we stumbled upon My Lovely Wedding. Something instantly felt right, and it was “love at first click” we had found “the one” hehe. I emailed Joelle, and we started talking and there is something about her that just immediately puts you at ease, like she understands you. We flew to Dubai and met Joelle at Ping Pong in Dubai Mall, we chatted and I felt so at ease, she made ... read more
LAURA + SIMONS DESTINATION WEDDING IN DUBAI.
It was such a pleasure helping Laura and Simon plan the styling elements of their Dubai wedding. I helped connect them with vendors and took care of their wedding decoration for the ceremony and dinner reception. I was so lucky that they trusted me to 'do my thing'. Letting go and trusting something to plan the biggest day of your life is kind of a big deal. Thanks to Morning Jacket Films we have it all on film. Fairmont The Palm Dubai Wedding Videography - Morning Jacket Films from Morning Jacket Films on Vimeo. Vendors... Styling + Decor: My Lovely Wedding Venue: Fairmont, Palm Jumeriah Photographer: Bernie + Bindi Videography: Morning Jacket Films ... read more
WE ARE WEDDING PLANNERS IN DUBAI!
OK so Kara is, I'm a stylist. It's like a wedding planner but focusing on only the really fun bits... the pretty stuff. I'm also a florist. You may be wondering why I'm writing this blog? To be honest I'm hoping you might stumble across this on google and then click on our page and then fall in love with everything we do? Am I crazy? Hmm maybe but most creatives are a little crazy ;-) I also just need Google to like me more and put us on the 1st page, so when someone googles 'Dubai Wedding Planner' we pop up. So if you have landed on this page thanks to google and you mention this blog when you get in touch I will give you a lovely Dhs 1k off our wedding fees. Boom... yeah. Come on ... read more
A GORGEOUS WEDDING VENUE – SAADIYAT BEACH GOLF CLUB.
A popular trend for weddings is being surrounded by nature; greens, florals, teals, aquas and unique settings! Saadiyat Beach Golf Club has it all – surrounded by beautiful flora, fauna and with stunning views of the ocean. It is the it is the perfect setting for the most important day of your life. The choice of food is extensive and we can cater for all! The Perfect Venue – Surrounded by natural flora with breath-taking views of the golf course, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club provides the perfect setting for an unforgettable experience. A beautiful wedding I helped style a few years back. Photography by Maria Sundin. 17th Tee Ceremony is overlooking ... read more
2020… oh hey! (A rambling about personal stuff and MLW)
It just occurred to me that I really miss blogging. I need to do this more often and I’m making a promise to myself to make a comeback in 2020. I’m not promising to be better on Instagram but my blog is my baby and it needs my attention. 2019 was a roller-coaster of well, everything. Personally, it was a tough year for many reasons. Nathan is now an entrepreneur which is so exciting but was financially a struggle to start with. In a few years we will be comfortable but it’s been tough cutting back, living from month to month, and counting every dirham that comes in and then goes back out. I feel like all my money goes on groceries. (Why do kids eat so much? lol) It’s got easier in the ... read more
The Address Boulevard – A Gorgeous wedding venue in Dubai.
If you’re a regular reader at MLW, you’ve probably realized that I’ve been doing a venue tour this summer. As a wedding stylist it’s so important for myself and Kara (our lovely planner) to know what’s on offer in Dubai, and what will suit our clients. It saves a lot of time in the first stage pf planning and it makes us sound a bit smart, like we know our stuff ;-) which obviously we do! We have always focused on outdoor weddings because previously Dubai didn’t have that many indoor venues that I liked, but things have changed over the past year or so. Thanks to The Address Hotels, they have revamped their venues spaces and now have a wide selection of indoor and outdoor venues perfect for ... read more
ANOTHER AMAZING VENUE IN DOWNTOWN DUBAI – ADDRESS DUBAI MALL!
Are you still on the hunt for a venue for your Dubai wedding? You probably wouldn’t think that the Address Dubai Mall would have much to offer would you, but it does. The newly refurbished hotel is stunning. The carpets are soft and lush, the kind of lush that you feel under your feet even when you’re wearing shoes. Everywhere you turn is a stylish accessory placed perfect on a shelf. The ballroom is so simple and once again The Address have ditched the over powering pattered carpets for something modern and neutral, which means the ballroom will compliment any style of wedding. The events lobby was designed as if it were a jewelry box with mirrored walls and large luggage trunk style ... read more
NEW 5 Small wedding venues in Dubai.
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
