As a wedding stylist it's super important for me to get those detailed shots, and the set up shots are what promote my style, my business and often get me my next gig. Abbi from Visuals By Abbi is a little similar, she's all about detail and capturing those details that one might not even think of. For example, the intricate detail on the corner of a hand sewn dress. It's stunning, and without even seeing the whole dress you still get a feel for the style and design. This is one of the reasons why I really admire Abbi as a talented wedding photographer. Not everyone gets it, but she does. So, I guess you’re on Pinterest right? It's amazing, and for any bride-to-be it's like ... read more
I love this chic… baby Adeline rocks my world.
Yeah... it's true, she totally rocks my world. If you're not following me on Instagram you may of missed these silly moments. #weloveyogurtanddogs Photos captured by Mummy. ... read more
WHY WE LOVE ARABIAN RANCHES GOLF CLUB…
When you first get engaged you’re hit with the excitement of 'OMG I'm a bride-to-be and I get to plan a wedding', and then comes 'OMG I have no idea where to start'. It can be overwhelming, and it's totally normal to feel this way. From my experience over the years I know that finding a venue is the first big hurdle. It sets the bench mark for budget, style and capacity. Once your venue is booked the planning phase should get a little easier I promise. :) I've been working with Arabian Ranches Golf Club for a few years now and they are and always will be one of my first choices for lovely outdoor wedding. I love the green grass, the open spaces and the homely feel it has. Some hotels ... read more
FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC… MORE PHOTOS!!!!
Hey Lovelies, I hope you had a fun-filled weekend? I am here today with a few more pretty pictures from last weeks styled shoot 'FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC' and while preparing the blog I picked out my favourites, leaving about 30 images behind. It made me feel sad, sort of like I was being selfish for not sharing all of them with you. LOL... sounds weird right? So I thought I'd share the rest with you today. (Because I'm nice like that) ;-) LOVELY VENDORS Photography and props: Paula Scalco Dress and Accessories: Vanila Wedding Boutique Mini Portraits: The Party Flowers: The Flowerful Project Cake and Cookies: Lashaante Bakery lashaante_bakery Model: Courtney ... read more
PARTY SOCIAL – My go to vendor for table top rentals + linens!
Looking for beautiful rentals for your Dubai wedding? Well, my lovely friends at Party Social have a massive selection of linens, chairs, glassware and more. Working as a stylist and a wedding industry professional it's so important for me to work with reliable and good quality vendors, it makes my job so much easier and that's why Party Social are part of my very own 'dream team'. With the wedding industry constantly growing and evolving it's important to stay fresh, and we are lucky that Party Social are forever adding new items there inventory. They also updated their website earlier this year and added prices and better images. It makes it so much easier for you and I to rent items and ... read more
PART 2 – FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC {A BLOG BY MONICA AT MHG BEAUTY}
Today we come to you with Part 2 of our “Love Story Shoot” series. There is a beautiful story of every woman, behind every bride to be. Our inspiration today is for all of those who love music. I, unfortunately, haven’t learned to play any instruments but I can say music is definitely one of my passions in life. Our gorgeous bride played by model Courtney is a violin player. She has a fan who always comes to watch her play. Every time he does, he leaves an anonymous rose on the stage for her. She is so intrigued, she composes a song about him and when he listens to it, he finally gets the courage to ask her out. They fall in love and after a few months, he proposes. The theme for their ... read more
Hello! I’m back from vacation and blogging again!
It’s been a while since I’ve blogged. To be honest I needed a technology break. I recently got back from 3 weeks in Perth, and while I was away I tried hard not to open my laptop, check Facebook 3 times a day and browse through Instagram at every quiet moment I had. It was really nice, and now I’m feeling ready to go again. Hence this blog post lol. So, what’s new with me? Well, Adeline is now 17 months old. Yep… she’s a toddler with enough energy to probably beat the engergizer bunny in a race. It’s pretty full on but every day is fun, and she makes me laugh. The older she gets, the easier it gets. (I think) it’s mind blowing. A few days ago, she turned on the tap of her play kitchen ... read more
THE VENDORS – THE VOGUE WEDDING SHOW IS BACK FOR ITS 5TH EDITION FROM AUGUST 4-6
Hi Lovelies, I hope you're all having a lovely week so far. I'm now in Australia for a few weeks loving the weather because it's winter here and I LOVE winter! I thought I'd post a little reminder about the VOGUE Wedding Show which is happening in a few weeks. If you missed my previous blogs, you can check them out here. For all you lovely Indian brides this one is for you... Happy planning everyone :) ... read more
Four questions with Ana at Nice Ribbon Atelier…
A few weeks back I emailed my lovely vendors with a few basic questions, and the responses have been awesome. I LOVE how honest everyone is, and how the advice for newly engaged brides is so useful. So today it’s all about my lovely friend Ana from Nice Ribbon Ateiler. (She is a master baker and creative queen and we love her.) What’s been the highlight of the year so far? This has been a pretty good year, and I love every project I did, I always have the opportunity to work with some incredible clients, and also learn so much from the vendors I work with, in some of the events. If I had to choose a favorite project of this year, I don't think I could, I think every single thing I ... read more
Summer with MLW vendors – Kat at Vanila
Hi Lovelies, So I'm taking a little break next week for the next few weeks. I'm flying to Perth to spend some time with my Dad and family, and obviously escaping the heat while I can. So In preparation of my vacation, I've prepared a few fun blogs from lovely vendors. Kat from Vanila is first up :) So this is our second summer that we are spending here in the UAE together with the Vanila Team, as our second boutique opened its doors to the brides in March 2015. (If you are on the hunt for a wedding dress then Vanila is a must-visit for any bride-to-be in Dubai. What’s been the highlight of the year so far? Well, I can only say that we are only half way through this year ... read more