Part 1: Inspiring Color Palette

It's a lovely weather today in Dubai! The cool breeze that's embracing us all is a preparation for the lovely winter season that's coming. : )

This weather sweetened my disposition and made me want to post inpiring color palettes. Now ladies, while looking for the right dress and shoes is lovely but figuring out the color palette for the wedding is key which many tend to forget when they sit with the stage designer which leads them to pick whatever color without doing the proper reasearch. Below are a samples of lovely inspiration boards to feast your eyes on.

xoxo   Noora




Egyptian Saphire



Indian Fusion



Victorian Blush

Inca Gold

For more over-the-top and inspiring photos email me @ swingingchandelierweddings@gmail.com





Easy on the HairSpray

Long gone are the days of the hairstyles that consume so much hairspray that you could almost hear a rip in the ozone layer while Al Gore screaming in agony. Ladies, you need to keep it smooth and touchable, I'm aware that many of us are guilty of wanting over glamorous hair and there's nothing wrong with that. We all want to look gorgeous in any special event let alone a wedding. This is why today I'm sharing with you some sexy inspirations to experiment with.

xoxo Noora

Loving the half-do side parted look, so delicate yet sexy

Right, no need for the flowers as it could be too much for some but still very cute

Very doll-like appearance isn't isn't she? I love it!

Vendors:
Coordination: Couture Events
Photography: Joielala
Location: El Fandango, Old Town
Florist: Rae Florae
Place settings/ Jewelry: Anthropologie
Wedding Gown: M Bride

Rollers+ a little hairspray+ bobby pins= Romantic Hairdo

The bangs when styled right compliments your face making you look youthful

Very sweet

Tip: Decide the best side of your face then concentrate the majority of your hair to the opposite side. I promise you, many brides ttied it and looked ravishing

VendorsConcept + Design:  JL Designs
Photography: Stephanie Williams
Makeup and Hair by Nyrie using Jouer Cosmetics and Unite
Wedding Dresses: Temperley London
Hair Pieces: Lo Boheme

For more over-the-top and inspiring photos email me @ swingingchandelierweddings@gmail.com

And always remember ladies...

The Ultimate Wedding Weapon: A Woman's confidence

The minute we have a family wedding coming up, we instantly think of all the brands we 'ought to' be wearing for the wedding inorder to look (and feel) like a million dirhams...There IS some truth there as weddings don't happen often but I passionatly believe in what my mother and aunt always taught me...'Noora if a woman carries herself in a glamorously confident and regal manner, she can wear just about anything and everyone will think it's a designer wear'. Not to mention my dear friend Reem B stressed on how confidence is key to a woman's beauty, and mashAllah she's a beautiful lady but with the confidence that she blossomed within her....you'd think she stepped of a beauty pageant stage mashAllah.
So Brides and ladies...It's ALWAYS about confidence. Yes you can wear eye-blinding diamonds, climb on the highest Louboutain you can get your hands on, wear a jaw-dropping Zuhair Murad master peice of a gown, but if you don't have the confidence and a sincere smile to carry it off...then you're better off staying home and watching the Fashion Channel to learn how to strut like a real woman! *snap*


Strike a feirce pose, smile, and ye shall be swoon worthy!

  

xoxo Noora

Wedding Eww!

Hello my dears. I've decided to have weekly posts known as 'Wedding Don'ts!' or 'Wedding Eww!'. This post will consist of tips and images of what NOT to do in a wedding..unless you enjoy being the talk of the town be it good or bad.

Sadly I noticed that there are some weddings in the UAE (and GCC countries) that go the distance to do something that they think is impressive & unique but they end up looking painfully ridiculous!



Refusing to stop being a bride is like Peter Pan never wanting to grow up! A framed photo of your special day is classy. A pillow and a tote bag with your wedding photo smacked on it? Trashy.



Unless you're part of the Walt Disney Magic Night Parade, throw this into the sea.



I promise you. People will make fun of you for months. Do not request to have a life-size wedding cake of yourself...Look at the bride, even SHE couldn't look at it!



Less is always more: Don't. Just. Don't

Have a lovely Weekend

I believe this is a Monique Lhuillier bridal gown which can also be in a different soft shade if you're not a bride...yet. It does show a little too much skin (an excellent designer can recommend ways to make it less revealing) but it's just jaw-dropping gorgeous! You'll need a body that has been tortured in the gym for months, a step, I'm sure, many of you ladies are willing to take to look stunning in this gown! Have a lovely weekend my dears. ; )

xoxo Noora

Sheer Loveliness

Compliments of the Cherry Girl Blossom, here are some exquisite dresses  Maria Lucia Hohan shot beautifully for a marketing campaign...and now if you'll excuse me I'll just sit here and stare at these dreamy photos. ; )

xoxo Noora

Bridal Bouquets: Peonies

Hello my dears, I hope you are doing well this evening. Today I'm sharing with you images of soft pink lush Bridal Bouquets of peonies. Everytime I look at these romantic flowers I couldn't help but remember white doves with lush feathers...makes me sigh just thinking about it!

Anywho, here are two contact numbers of excellent UAE florists that can design similar looks as below : )

Wafi Centre, Petals:  04-324-6266

Jumeirah, La vie en Rose: Maria Zakharchenko: 04-394-1415

For more over-the-top and inspiring photos email me @ swingingchandelierweddings@gmail.com

Tantalizing Tulle

I'm a tulle gal...I believe a girl can never have too much tulle. The more Tulle the more glamorous!





I think at this rate of posting tulle swarovski bracelets, I need to buy me one!



I heart tulle bracelets!!



Vera Wang remains the designer queen of bridal tulle gowns!



A fushia gown that will turn heads!

A creative twist for a creative bride




Elegant tulle veil trail (long is better, gives a dramatic entrance!)

Dramatic veils. love'em