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
Behind the scenes at our ‘Lavender Feels’ photoshoot at Arabian Ranches Golf Club.
Hey hey, The last few weeks have been rather busy and the highlight was when I got together with a bunch of cool vendors and styled a shoot at Arabian Ranches Golf Club. My week started off with coffee (obviously) followed by a flower collection and a full day of prep for last Mondays photo shoot at Arabian Ranches Golf Club. The fabulous international wedding photographer; Maddy Christina flew over to Dubai to create some pretty images which we are so excited to see soon. The concept was created by Monica at MHG Beauty which was called Lavender Feels. When looking for a outdoor venue in Dubai, Arabian Ranches always comes to mind. It's not overly populated with tourists and it ... read more
Two wild hearts. One epic location. The ultimate love story. – Introducing WILD @ HEART Elopements!
Morning lovelies, Today I have a really gorgeous shoot created by some of my favourite wedding friends in Dubai. Liesel from Rock Your Wedding; a destination wedding planning company based in UAE teamed up with the brilliant photographers Bernie + Bindi and ventured out to the UAE mountains for an afternoon of fun and games and it’s because of something really exciting! WILD @ HEART Elopements is new company created by a collaboration of wedding industry professionals with a passion for adventure, exploring and creating memories with incredible photography and The concept of an ‘adventurous and intimate wedding for couples eager to escape the norm and experience something a little ... read more
Armani Hotel Dubai – A Stunning Dubai Wedding Venue.
I recently decided to revisit some of Dubai’s most popular wedding venues. Since having kids my time is limited but to stay in the wedding game I believe it’s important to know your stuff hence the sudden desire to reconnect with Dubai’s wedding scene. So last week I caught up with my friends at The Armani Hotel Dubai for breakfast and toured the stylish ballroom and spectacular outdoor space overlooking Dubai fountains. The Armani Pavilion is quite possibly one of the most amazing outdoor venues in Dubai purely because of the view. This is Dubai! Modern architecture, the legendary Dubai Fountains and you’re literally at the center of the worlds tallest building. It’s pretty fancy. When the ... read more
You’re engaged!!! Wahooo! Welcome to my world!
Getting married in Dubai? You've stumbled across the right place. I have over 1400 blogs about weddings in Dubai. (Yes, I'm a little wedding obsessed but totally normal and not weird at all. Well, kinda) My obsession with weddings hit me hard as soon as I got engaged. The moment Nathan slipped on that engagement ring my whole world changed. Flowers, decor and table set ups were a daily search and thats pretty much what inspired me to create my blog. My Lovely Wedding started as a blog and organically grew into something so much more. Today my main business is styling weddings and small events but the best part about what I do is connecting with the client. Actually I never use the word ... read more