Hi Lovelies, I'm so excited to tell you that Abbi Kemp is now an official MLW vendor. Yay! I've worked with Abbi in the past and LOVE her style, so this makes me so happy. I have a feeling next wedding season is going to be ammaazziinngg! And in true MLW style we always introduce our lovely vendors, and today I'm sharing this with you... How long have you been a photographer? 8 years. I feel in love with photography whilst travelling around India and haven't put my camera down since. What's the best bit about your job? It's so cliche but it's definitely meeting lots of interesting people. Especially here in Dubai, I meet so many people from different countries around the ... read more
THE VOGUE WEDDING SHOW IS BACK FOR ITS 5TH EDITION FROM AUGUST 4-6
THE VOGUE WEDDING SHOW IS BACK FOR ITS 5TH EDITION FROM AUGUST 4-6 TO MAKE YOUR DREAM WEDDING A REALITY ~Register to get invited for Vogue India’s sought after, annual wedding extravaganza and witness the country’s finest couturiers and brands gather at Taj Palace New Delhi~ The Vogue Wedding Show, India’s luxury bridal exhibition, is all set to return for its milestone fifth year in August with actress Aditi Rao Hydari as the face of the flagship property. Held in partnership with Taj Hotels Palaces Resorts Safaris, the fifth edition of the specially curated, luxury event will feature some of the most premium and personalized category leaders and services from the Indian wedding ... read more
Love Letters – A blog by Monica at MHG Beauty.
I met the love of my life when I was 10 years old. I used to write letters often to him. It was always easier for me to express my feelings through writing and something about putting words on a piece of paper that would stand the test of time made it that much more romantic. Our blog series that begins today is inspired by love stories around the world. Today’s is dedicated to long distance relationships. And so our story shoot series begins…. Ann, our story protagonist waits patiently for her boyfriend’s love letters in the mail, she can’t wait to read about his adventures and to learn when he will be coming to visit her. A vintage typewriter, from lovely Paula Scalco’s treasures, ... read more
Sarah had a ‘Lovely Wedding’ and she tells us why…
I recently got an email from Sarah, a bride I worked with back in December 2015. I had asked her for a testimonial for my new website and instead of got this. It’s her story, the story of her lovely wedding. Thank you sweetie. You made my week. 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” ... read more
Introducing Ailene Reins- Dubai Makeup Artist
I first met Ailene when she was doing the makeup for one of my lovely brides Norris. Norris was perfection, she looked amazing and I know she was so happy with the results. Ailene is an accomplished and creative makeup artist with experience in all aspects of makeup including glamour, bridal, period/cultural, special effects, ageing, photoshoots and fashion shows. Ailene’s diverse background makes her one of the best in town and I’m so excited that she’s now part of the MLW family. If you're looking for a makeup artist for your wedding in Dubai then visit https://ailenemakeupartist.carbonmade.com for more info. :) P.S How stunning does Norris look? #Girlcrush Photography ... read more
Get to know Joelle…
Did you see the quiz blog I did with Kara a few days back? Well, I answered my own questions and here they are... *Yes we are a dog obsessed family. ;-) hehehe. Job role... Mummy, Blogger, Stylist + Wedding Lover Favourite colour... Grey or green but mostly grey. Favourite ice cream flavour... I have favourite flavours from different brands. Mint choc chip from Baskin Robins and its Pralines and Cream from Hagen Daz. But I recently gave up dairy so now I'm into coconut based ice cream and slightly obsessed with Nobo ice cream. (which you can buy in Spinneys and it's dairy free.) Things you love... My baby Adeline, my dog children, my husband, kale salads, shoes, wine, ... read more
Baby Adeline – I have a toddler and it’s amazing!
Hey Folks, It's been a while since I blogged about my baby girl, so today I'm back with a few photos. I have about 19,000 images of on my phone and I've just been told that my Icloud account is full. Damn it. LOL. Being a Mum is the most amazing thing ever, it's also the most challenging, time-consuming and rewarding job in the world. I am loving every minute but it's hard, and there have been times when I've felt like I was failing and totally just winging it. We have finally got her sleep situation sorted, and I have my evenings back which is a big deal for me and for Nathan. I won't bore you with the details now but I do plan on blogging about it soon. I almost don't want to jinx it ... read more
Getting to know Kara – My Lovely wedding planner
Hey Lovelies, So it's Ramadan and it may be a little quieter in the office for you these days, which for some of us is never a bad thing. Having a little free time to catch up of admin, read your favourite blogs and stalk your old classmates on FB is defiantly needed once in a while ;-) LOL. It's ok, we all do it. No one is judging. Because we are nice and want to keep you entertained Kara and I answered a few fun questions just for you. I'm hoping it gives you a little insight into who 'Kara' actually is. ;-) Your job now… Now: My Lovely Wedding - Event Planner and full-time mummy Your job then… Red Bull Energy Drink Events and Field Marketing Manager Favourite colour… ... read more
All you need to know about The Vogue Wedding Show in India. 4th to 6th August!
Hello Lovelies, I'm so excited to bring you today's blog post because it basically combines two of my favourite things.... VOGUE + WEDDINGS. The Vogue Wedding Fair in India is a must-visit for any bride-to-be getting married in India or any Indian bride getting married in general. I have, to be honest, Indian weddings are new to me. I've worked with Indian brides but I've never had the chance to style a traditional Indian wedding with all the colour and beautiful details. I want to so bad!!!! These images make me rather jealous, and If I didn't have other commitments I'd be visiting the show myself later this summer. Roll on August!! What can you expect to see at the Vogue Wedding ... read more
Bridal Bouquets by Vintage Bloom
Bridal bouquets are a must for every bride. Every bride has her own style and an idea of what they want, and so they should. It’s a beautiful extra that stays with you all day long on your special wedding day. I’ve gathered up a few bridal bouquet pictures for you to show you what you could expect to get for about Dhs 500-700 onwards. Prices really do vary depending on the size, the flowers and the design but I hope this gives you an idea to help plan your wedding budget. Vintage Bloom and I have been working together for nearly 5 years and I love working with them. I love the team, I love their style and I know they are passionate about what they do… and it shows. Visit Vintage ... read more