This past sunday I had one of the most amazing experience yet. I interned with the renowned wedding planners Leena and Zainab. The fantastic duo behind
Carousel pulled off one of the most beautiful outdoor weddings amidst Sunday's horrible cyclone-like weather here in Dubai.
John & Fatina, the bride and groom, wanted the color blue incorporated into their big day. With
Zainab & Leena's talent, the theme 'romancing the stars' was born. And from then on the progression was only more twinkling and elegant as each element was added to the inspiration board.
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Here I am with Leena - 50% of the fantastic duo that makes up Carousel.
Clearly she holds up well to several hours on her feet while I look horrible
after just a couple hours |
Here are some pictures from the set up - read the captions for details!:
[Stay tuned with Carousel's
facebook page for the official pictures of the event]
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| These chandeliers just sparkled like crazy in the sun light..loved it! |
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| Getting the customized linens on the tables, the color coded chairs in place - you can see the weather wasn't very helpful. i.e. the table cover's flying with the wind! |
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| The chandeliers' hung, the head table out, and as the sun goes down the beautiful hydrangea centerpieces get set up! |
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| Simple and sweet, the wedding cake done by the hotel, against the beautiful backdrop of the Burj! |
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| I was in love with those chandeliers! |
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| Almost there... The menus (vintage like frames held the menu) and candles set on the table |
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| The menus, and glitter numbers for the tables [these coordinated with the bride and groom chairs!] |
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| Yay, pretty much done, the head table out...If you know anything about my design side, you know that a scene like this, lights a spark inside me and makes my day...the colors, layerings, all of it! :D |
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| The glitter Bride & Groom signs that highlighted their seats and corresponded with the table numbers! :) That's one of the best parts - when all the little details come together and make such a significant difference in the presentation! |
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| close up of the menus, flowers, and candles at the head table - check out that beautiful lace runner! |
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| Wider view of the space - an the candles that lined the sides of the stairs |
I was involved with the reception/cake cutting/after party, which was all held at Magnolia a small restaurant that privately sits on the edge of the canal {you get to travel there by abrahs! (little boats)}, Al Qasr Hotel, while the blessing ceremonies, and all events prior to the reception were held at Al Qasr it self
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| My BB isn't very good with night time pictures - but here's the cake under the lights |
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| The guests enjoying the beautiful set up and delicious food |
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The seating charts were displayed on a beautiful vintage-like standing mirror and the guest book sat
on top an elegant, also vintage inspired, dresser! |
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| The couple's first dance... |
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| The cake cutting! |
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| The romantic look of the head table as the candles are lit after sunset! |
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| A wider view of the whole set up by night... |
