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Emirates Bride is the essential magazine for brides in the Uae. a sister publication to Emirates Woman, the region’s leading women’s fashion and lifestyle magazine, Emirates Bride is dedicated to providing

editorial excellence with the latest industry news, style inspiration and practical

guidance. Catwalk bridal fashion and beauty is combined with real-life wedding

profiles and expert planning advice to offer a stimulating selection of local and

international content for brides both at home and abroad. Delivering fresh, in-depth and indispensable editorial within a stylish yet reader-friendly design, Emirates Bride has become a must-read for the modern bride.

WhO WE aREMEMORABLE

not mainstream

MODERN yet classic

SOPHISTICATED and stylish

FOREFRONT not follower

REFINED and respected

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Your big day: an in-depth look behind the scenes at some of the region’s most beautiful weddings. stunning imagery and scrapbook-style insider tips to educate and inspire.

From international catwalk trends to the best regional talent, the ultimate guide to finding the perfect dress. the EB style experts deliver exclusive shoots and fashion selections representative of all the nationalities in the Uae.

a visual feast of the best honeymoon destinations: seasonal hot-spots, romantic getaways and quirky alternatives.

tricks, tips and trends for the bride-to-be with product news, get-the-look features and hair ‘how-to’s’.

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PLANNERFor every bride searching for a definitive guide to arranging a wedding

in the UAE, our essential Emirates Bride planner has everything you need

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Fashion designer amanda Wakeley has created Bedouin-inspired Bridal styles that

are Full oF eastern promise…

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Silk georgette wedding dress with beaded obi belt, diamond jewellery by Jewel, Amanda Wakeley

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From fire ceremonies to pomegranate throwing, weddings across the globe are

filled with interesting customs and rituals. Emirates Bride looks at how four very

different religions tie the knot…

WEDDINGS

WEDDING Muslim

CEREMONYThe ceremony itself is called a nikah and

takes place in a house rather than a religious

establishment. It includes readings from the

Qur’an and the exchanging of vows. During

the event, it’s not necessary for the bride to

be present; she’s often in a separate room

where she gives consent in front of two or

more witnesses. Meanwhile, the groom gives

his consent in front of a crowd.

Muslim weddings are hugely dependent

on cultural traditions, but staple customs

include a walimah (large feast), where

the husband and wife publicly celebrate

following the consummation of their

marriage. In the UAE, it is common for the

celebration to take place in a hotel. “We had

our wedding celebration at the Hyatt,” reveals

Emirati Mohsin Alrazi, 47, who married his

wife Khulood, 37, a decade ago, in Dubai.

GIFTSIslamic weddings in the UAE are opulent,

yet private affairs. That said, guest lists often

reach up to 1,000 people, meaning there are

plenty of presents. “In terms of gifts, it’s all

about the bride,” Mohsin explains, “Khulood

was showered with gold.”

FOODIn the UAE, wedding catering depends

mainly on what the hotel can offer; then the

families choose what they deem suitable for

the occasion. If it’s a Pakistani wedding, the

food will be rich and heavy. In a Gujarati

Muslim wedding khitchra, a meat and barley

broth, will be served. In many cases the man

and woman stay separate for all of the dining

events, however, some modern marriages

combine the party.

TRADITIONIt’s customary for the groom to pay for the

wedding; in the UAE this could include

kitting out the bride in designer outfits,

or arranging expensive light shows at the

post-wedding celebrations. During the week

before the wedding, both families often get

together and sing, play music and dance in

the bride and groom’s honour. In a Gujarati

wedding, a Mehndi will take place during the

week before the nikah or even just the night

before, here women will decorate the bride-

to-be in henna.

DRESS CODEIn India, bright-red wedding dresses are

popular among Muslim brides, but officially

there is no formal dress code. Islamic

weddings, particularly in the UAE, are often

about keeping up appearances. The bride

will most likely wear expensive jewellery and

use lashings of Arabia kohl (eyeliner), then

show off her outfits at a women’s reception

with her friends and family.

Worldly

CEREMONYThe complex and lengthy ritual, lasting

several hours, usually starts at home where

the bride’s parents will welcome the groom

with a jaimala (garland) and apply a red dot

of kumkum to his forehead – marking the

start of the relationship between the two

families. The bride and groom then exchange

garlands.

“This was the most memorable part of our

ceremony,” says Sharjah resident and Indian

Hindu Karishma Sharma, 30. Karishma

married her husband, Mridul, 31, three years

ago in the UAE: “The part of the ceremony

where we put flower garlands around each

others necks is called varmala and is a symbol

of respect and honour.”

The most significant part of a Hindu

wedding ceremony is the saptapadi – when

the newlyweds take seven steps around a fire

in front of the god of fire, Agni Devta, saying

a prayer at each step. Karishma explains: “The

seven rounds symbolise seven births and

the promises to be a partner offering love,

commitment and protection.”

GIFTSGau Daan is the donation of gifts. It’s

common to offer clothes, ornaments,

household items and cash at a Hindu

wedding. “The most memorable gift at

our wedding was a pair of plane tickets to

Thailand for our honeymoon, from my

best friend,” recalls Karishma. “It was very

generous of her.”

FOODDishes a week ahead of a Hindu wedding are

vegetarian; sometimes the host families will

serve snacks during the long ceremony to

keep the guests’ concentration. After which,

a big feast takes places, where the guests are

allowed to tuck into meat curries. The bride

and groom don’t get a wedding cake; instead

they publically feed each other five bites of

sweet food (typically honey and yogurt).

TRADITIONWedding rings in Hinduism are diamond and

are worn on the second to last finger on the

left hand. “It is believed that the veins of the

finger lead directly to the centre of the heart,”

says Karishma. Instead of throwing rice or

confetti, guests sprinkle flowers during and at

the end of a ceremony.

DRESS CODEA Hindu wedding is bursting with colour.

The bride wears an outfit chosen by her

parents for the first part of the day, then

for the ceremony she may change into

a red, gold and white sari bought by the

groom, which symbolises the shifting in

responsibility from her parents to her

husband. She will also be lavished in gold

jewellery and flowers. Meanwhile, the groom

usually wears white with gold details, a

sarong and a safa (turban) or necklace

called a kantha.

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Compiled by Annah Cuthbert

BRIDAL BOUQUET

Burst into bloom and adorn yourself in floral-inspired ruffles

and delicate tulle appliqués

Precious stone and diamond

necklace Dhs490,000 Dior

Fine Jewellery

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Embellished satin sandals Dhs10,705 Brian Atwood

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Ivory floral ruffled heels Dhs3,282

Christian Louboutin

Appliqué Odette dress Dhs2,115 ALICE by Temperley at my-wardrobe.com

White silk-blend dress Dhs12,904

Stella McCartney

Cream Matinee kimono

Dhs2,667 Agent Provocateur

Appliquéd silk-organza gown

Dhs42,085 Valentino

Platinum and diamond ring POA Chanel

Ruffled dress Dhs2,345 Designers Remix

at Boutique 1

FLORAL FANTASY

Beaded bracelet Dhs238

Coast

Silk embroidered clutch Dhs6,761 Oscar

de la Renta

Rosette-embellished silk shrug Dhs26,163 Valentino

front row/fashionWritten by Annah Cuthbert

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travel/celebrity honeymoons

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The Madlives – the perfect tropical retreat

The life aquatic

CELEB HONEYMOONERS:

TOM CRUISE AND

KATIE HOLMES

Nowhere screams more idyllic privacy than

the Maldives – the perfect setting for two

of Hollywood’s biggest stars to steal some

solitude. An archipelago consisting of 26

sandy atolls in the Indian Ocean, and the

most eye-poppingly beautiful scenery, the

Maldives is a true assault on the senses – of

the good kind. Whether you’re after a restful

retreat with nothing more strenuous than

moving from hammock to bed to bar, or

something unique that stretches the legs, and

the imagination, the beauty of this magical

place is that there’s something to capture

everyone’s imagination.

Dine under the stars at Baros

Life is simply bliss at Baros

Take to the skies with Huvafen Fushi

A traditional dhoni

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the good kind. Whether you’re after a restful the good kind. Whether you’re after a restful the good kind. Whether you’re after a restful the good kind. Whether you’re after a restful the good kind. Whether you’re after a restful the good kind. Whether you’re after a restful

something unique that stretches the legs, and something unique that stretches the legs, and something unique that stretches the legs, and something unique that stretches the legs, and something unique that stretches the legs, and something unique that stretches the legs, and

the imagination, the beauty of this magical the imagination, the beauty of this magical

Dine under the stars at Baros

Take to the skies with Huvafen Fushi

A traditional dhoni

BED DOWN: Baros, the boutique hotel, comes with a heavy dose of luxury. The rooms are contemporary (try the Residence with private pool and beach access), the food seasonal and locally sourced and the 360-views, simply spectacular. www.baros.com CULTURE VULTURE: Take a day trip to the capital Malé to see the golden-domed Islamic Centre, Presidential Palace, Fish Market and the Grand Mosque. For trinket shopping, head to the Machangolhi quarter. SEE IT:

One of the best ways to soak in the scenery is by seaplane – Huvafen Fushi’s air taxi offers 15-minute flights in which to snap your perfect picture. huvafenfushi.peraquum.comDON'T MISS: If island hopping floats your boat, book a week-long cruise on a dhoni (traditional Maldivian sailing boat) to ensure you see all the sights the Maldives has to offer. www.responsibletravel.comBRAVE IT:

While the snorkeling might be unrivalled, scuba-diving is for the adventurous among you. Reef sharks, dolphins, turtles and rays… just a few of things waiting for you underwater. EAT UP:If Baros is your home, the options are endless but for romance rating, the private sandbank or island dining is a must. WEAR IT: Bikini, flip-flops, kaftan, sun hat, underwater camera and maxi-dressCLICK IT:www.cntraveller.comBOOK AHEAD: The great thing about the Maldives, is it has year-round sunshine and only bursts of rain (May-November) – so just go with the flow.

Stay in style at

The Drake Hotel

Be an art buff at the Royal Ontario Museum

Sunset in paradise

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beauty/salon treatments

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YOUR BIG DAY BEAUTY

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A Hollywood fAbulous smileTREATMENTInvisalign braces and laser whitening RESULTSThere’s nothing that makes a lady look less than love-struck than a reluctance to break into a wide grin (think Victoria Beckham and her notoriously tight-lipped smile). If your teeth are a secret bugbear, then look to sort your smile before you say ‘I do’. This does require rather more time, and potentially pain, than some big-day beauty fixes but those ecstatic grins pasted all over the wedding album will be well worth the effort. Invisalign takes the good and ditches the bad from those train-track braces that haunted our teenage years: read straight teeth without the aesthetic nightmare of metal-mouth. Custom-made transparent

‘gumshield’ retainers are worn on a daily basis to realign teeth. As they are removable, teeth can be cleaned properly and with no metal involved gums and cheeks shouldn’t be irritated. Finish off by ensuring your smile is pearly white. Laser whitening (again ‘no pain, no gain’) in-dentist treatments are much more effective than any at-home options. Rest assured that if you do experience pain while in the dentist’s chair, it should disappear after 24 hours. COSTPrice on applicationRECOVERY TIMEOn average, treatment with Invisalign can take about a year, depending on the individual. Laser whitening is more instant, but if you have a low pain threshold you may wish to spread the treatment over several sessions, allowing a week or two between each. You’ll need

to avoid coloured foods and drinks post-whitening so finish at least a week before the wedding, unless you’re happy eating plain boiled rice washed down with water at the rehearsal dinner… CONTACTwww.nicolasandasp.com

iron out tHose creAsesTREATMENTBotoxRESULTSDeep lines are caused by repeated use of muscles in a particular manner – they form when we frown, squint or smile. Botulimum toxin is a celeb lauded preventative treatment, which helps reduce the appearance of lines by temporarily putting the muscles to sleep. Overuse, as well-documented by over-zealous beauty addicts, results in an inability to express

WRITTEN BY ChARLOTTE COLqUhOUN

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MARICA ATTORRESI AND FEDERICO ORTILEWEDDING DATE: AUGUST 20, 2011

LOCATION: PORTO SAN GIORGIO, ITALY

Marica arrived in the UAE in August 2007 and quickly settled in Dubai after finding a job as a regional marketing manager for Etihad Airways. Federico's company opened a branch in the region so he was transferred by his company from Padua, Italy to Dubai in October 2008.

The couple met on a very special night. On November 7, 2008 Marica's sister and husband (on their way to Australia for their honeymoon) arrived in Dubai and Marica took them to a bar. There she asked two guys seating nearby to take a picture, one of these men was Federico. From that chance encounter the pair ended up becoming friends and started going out all the time and partying together, but never just the two of them.

After being friends for a few months, Federico's birthday came along on January 12. Marica says: "I was already planning a great party for him with our friends, but he asked me out for dinner, just the two of us. I thought it was going to be awkward but we talked all the time and had a great night..."

Following that first date, they officially became a couple. Then in December 2010, during a holiday in the Maldives, Federico went down on one knee, took out an amazing solitaire ring and proposed.

So, excited the couple immeditaley started to plan their wedding, which, due to their hertiage, had to be in Italy.

So, excited the couple immeditaley started to plan their

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Mind and body maintenance for the journey to ‘i Do’, from sensible ways to reach your ideal weight to stress-busting tips for the budding Bridezilla.

an a-Z directory of wedding specialists including party planners, stationery suppliers,make-up artists, cake-makers and entertainers.

exploring sensibilities, traditions and relevant perceptions to offer a fascinating insight and practical look at the ‘political’ side to the perfect wedding.

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1What is it: A personal trainer is a qualified

fitness professional who will devise and

monitor a tailor-made fitness programme

and also advise on nutrition and lifestyle.

Dubai-based trainer Jane Head leads brides-

to-be through two sessions per week in a

private gym, using isometric exercises and

machines that focus on toning the upper

body, abdominals, thighs and buttocks.

What’s so good about it: The name says

it all: it’s personal. Whether it’s weight loss

or toning, your trainer will take into account

your fitness goals and develop a programme

that suits your interests, abilities and lifestyle.

Your programme can be continually tweaked

to maximise results. You may even find your

trainer becomes an agony aunt, says Jane.

“At a time that can often be incredibly

stressful for brides-to-be, I take that stress

away from them through working out. They

can see the results very quickly so it reassures

them they’re going to fit into their dress and

it’s one less thing to worry about,” she says.

Cost: Costs vary from trainer to trainer,

but expect to pay between Dhs150-300

per session.

With the perfect dress waiting elegantly and patiently in your wardrobe, time must be turned to its clothes hanger – you. Every bride deserves to

look her best on her wedding day, and these simple pre-wedding workouts will ensure you’re body beautiful

Best for: Brides who want noticeable results

quickly and prefer individual attention.

Need to know: Jane Head is based in Dubai.

Contact: stoliboli@hotmail.com

What is it: Based on 25 years of research,

Concept 1010 uses seven specially-designed

weights machines to strengthen and

condition your body. The resistance of each

machine is altered after every visit,

providing an intense total-body workout

that ensures you continue to push yourself

to the max each session. “These intensive

exercises have an optimum effect on

your muscles, giving a maximum

improvement of their ability to take up

oxygen from the blood, which improves the

cardiovascular condition,” says founder

Jorgen Albrechtsen.

What’s so good about it: Your own

personal instructor will lead you through

Concept 1010’s seven weight exercises, each

of which lasts just one to three minutes –

depending on your ability. Albrechtsen says

the programme is so effective that brides

will need just one 20-minute workout per

week – so it’s ideal for brides on the go.

Cost: From Dhs1,950 for 10 sessions.

Best for: Busy brides who would rather

taste-test wedding cakes than spend every

evening in the gym. Four sessions are

available for Dhs499 for new members only.

Need to know: Concept1010 centres are

located in Dubai Healthcare City and

Jumeirah Lakes Towers. Click on

www.concept1010.ae to find out more

What is it: Renegade Bootcamp is Fitness02’s

military-based group fitness programme.

Developed by ex-military personnel, it

includes everything from running to

kickboxing. Think sweating in the great

outdoors while being being put through your

paces by macho men who shout a lot, but with

serious physical results to show at the end of it.

It’s worth the trade off.

What’s so good about it: You’ll burn 400-

600 calories per 60-minute session and could

shed between 0.5kg and 1kg per week.

Benefits include weight loss, toning and

Personal trainerthe one-on-one solution

ConCePt 1010 the quick-sticks workout2

BRIDE BOOTCAMP

3 BootCamP the tough girl training

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