OMG when my bride Norris told me she wanted a floor style arch for her Al Qasr wedding I was literally overwhelmed with excitement. It was epic.. and I mean EPIC! With the clear blue sea as a perfect backdrop, the white floral floor arch was the prettiest thing ever. It could be my favourite ceremony set up of all time! I haven't blogged about Norris + Min's wedding yet but when I do you'll know about it. I have added the wedding to my portfolio which you can view here if you fancy a little sneak at all the decor details: http://www.mylovelywedding.com/portfolio/norris-min-at-magnolia-al-qasr-dubai/ So there it is folks... the prettiest floor arch created by Vintage Bloom. ... read more
A wedding industry double baby shower at Aubaine, City Walk
A few months back Monica asked me to help throw a baby shower for our dear friends and wedding industry side-kicks; Ana and Paula. Of course, I said yes and with the help of some talented humans, we created a very pretty set up that hosted 23 friends on a warm Monday morning. Words by Monica... Ana from Nice Ribbon Atelier and Paula from Paula Scalco Photography, are both expecting babies and making me a proud auntie. So what do you do when two of your best friends are having a baby? You organise a baby shower for them and of course, being a makeup artist, do their makeup for the special event. The three of us were looking for a venue and Ana found the perfect one through ... read more
Blogs to read as a new bride-to-be.
You just got engaged… welcome to my world! You’re soon to become an MRS and I couldn’t be happier for you. You are probably feeling rather overwhelmed too right? Don’t worry, it’s totally normal. Over the past 5 years, I’ve blogged more than 1000 times and MLW is jammed packed with features that aim to help you plan your wedding in Dubai. To make your life a little easier I’ve picked out a few of my favourites for you to browse over while you start your journey as a bride in Dubai. They are a bit random but they will keep you busy for the next 20 minutes ... read more
Make peace with The Eyelash Curler – A blog by Monica at MHG Beauty
It's amazing how many times my clients get scared when they see me pick up the eyelash curler. I understand, it's probably because you had a bad experience with one, but believe me, when you use a good quality one and master the technique, you will never want to not use it again. Many eyelash curler's cushion is made out of plastic, this is not ideal because they tend to break your lashes. Instead look for one that's made of rubber. You will immediately notice the difference. Not only does it feel more secure but you don't have to close the curler too hard to get incredible results. My favourite is MAC cosmetics' eyelash curler. It comes with an extra rubber cushion which you need to ... read more
5 years on MLW now offers Full Wedding Planning!
It's been nearly 5 years since I launched my blog, and it's been one hell of a ride. I feel like I'm so lucky to have a job that I love. I started as a blogger, and soon after my own wedding, I became a wedding stylist. I coordinated a few weddings and realised it wasn't for me. My focus was the decor, the theme and everything in between. It was then I knew that styling was my 'thing'. In May it will mark 5 years since I launched My Lovely Wedding, which started as a pretty basic wedding blog with crap branding and a small following. There were times I nearly gave up, lost interest and wondered why I work so hard for so little money, but that's just it. I never started this to be rich. My ... read more
Adeline’s First Birthday – A Peter Rabbit Themed Party
Even before Adeline was born I would day dream about styling her birthday party. Turning 1 seems like a pretty big deal and I knew I wanted to do something special for her, as most parents do. My Mum bought her the set of Beatrix Potter books, and it all started from there, plus I love rabbits and the idea of styling a party with carrots sort of excited me. So we picked a spot at our favourite park and planned the party for Friday 10th March. (Her actual birthday was on the 9th March) Luckily the weather is so good in March here in Dubai. We invited our close friends and Adeline’s baby friends and spent 3 hours relaxing in the park. It was such a lovely afternoon and everyone seemed ... read more
Shean + Mina’s Wedding on film – Styling by My Lovely Wedding
Back in February, I styled 3 weddings at Magnolia, Al Qasr. I spent every weekend at the same venue creating a different set up for each wedding. It was a busy month but one of my favourites. I recently shared a sneak peek of Shean and Mina’s wedding décor which was photographed by Bernie + Bindi, and today I am soo excited to share their wedding video created by Derek at Morning Jacket Films. I actually feel bad for myself because I’m a bit late on the ‘Morning Jacket Films’ bandwagon. It’s the first time I’ve worked with them and I am so impressed. Mina and Shean love the video too… happy couple = happy Joelle. So here we go folks… here is Shean + Mina's Lovely Dubai ... read more
How to find a wedding planner in Dubai.
I recently attended a wedding event hosted by Arabia Weddings and Rixos The Palm Jumeriah. It was a casual gathering of some of Dubai’s most lovely wedding planners and for nearly two hours we got to hear how Carousel was launched nearly 10 years ago. Zainab, the creative mastermind behind every wedding is passionate, dedicated and extremely good at what she does. She’s in her own league. She has her own client and after hearing about how she runs her business it was even more clear. It also made me realise that I (My Lovely Wedding) has a particular clientele too, and it’s only now that it’s sort of hit me. So with so many wedding planners in Dubai, how do you find the right one for ... read more
Wedding Hair by Be Bar {For brides who want affordable and lovely hair styling in Dubai}
Morning Lovelies, So I've been meaning to swing by Be Bar for so long. It's a little crazy that I haven't been already, but with a baby and a business to run my 'me time' is pretty much at an all time low. Wedding season is in full swing and will be coming to an end in just a few weeks, so I'll no excuse to book myself in for a little pampering. So if you are looking for a one-stop shop to take care of all of your bridal beauty needs - look no further! Be Bar are on hand to ensure you are relaxed and polished from head to toe. There are few days as special as your wedding day and as such, Be Bar are dedicated to helping brides-to-be look and feel their best. Be Bar offers a ... read more
Skin and hair tips after a night out….. {A blog by Monica at MHG Beauty}
So you've had your hen party, you've been socialising like crazy and the pre wedding gatherings have been in full swing... BUT with your wedding just around the corner, you'll probably be aiming for clear glowing skin on your wedding day? Thats the dream right? ;-) Well, the lovely Monica at MHG Beauty has a great blog post about how to look after your skin when you're social butterfly. Yes we all know if you had a night out, you'll probably wake up dehydrated. Not only having a few drinks is the reason for this, but also having few hours of sleep, not drinking enough water, and dancing, which obviously makes you sweat, so there goes even more water loss. Cigarette smoke, either yours or ... read more