Weddings In Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi Weddings

Welcome to the Abu Dhabi Weddings section where we take a look at everything you need to know about getting married in the UAE- from the paperwork and red tape to where you can get legally married. We've also got some fun wedding trend information for you as well as guides on how to plan your wedding overseas if you are looking to try and organise it whilst living in Abu Dhabi... good luck with your nuptials!

How To Get Married In Abu Dhabi

UAE Marriage Laws & Regulations
Here's all the information you need on getting married in Abu Dhabi and the UAE. Covering all legalties, paperwork and red tape- we'll help you through it. St Andrews requires that British nationals wishing to marry in the Church post of a Notice of Intention of Marriage (known as the banns) at the British Embassy (further details below). They also need to see original passports, along with a photocopy of the biodata page and the residence permit / visa. Here is the information for British Nationals wishing to get married in Abu Dhabi and the process and procedures to follow... Find Out More>>

How To Plan Your UAE Wedding
Planning your wedding should be fun but it can be stressful. Here we have everything you need to plan and some advice and suggestions on how to make your day perfect. The United Arab Emirates is a fabulous place to get married with its golden sandy beaches, blue skies, luxurious hotels and almost 365 days a year sunshine! The wedding season runs from October to March as it can get a bit too hot during the summer for an outdoor wedding- although people do still get married during this time. You can get absolutely everything you need for the perfect wedding in Dubai or Abu Dhabi - there are many florists, cake makers, tailors, jewellers, stationers etc. Here’s some more advice on the procedures that you will need to know… Read More>>

Churches In Abu Dhabi: St. Joseph's Catherdral
St Joseph's is located near the intersection of Airport Road (Street 2) and Seventeenth Street. The parish has over 100,000 expatriate Catholics from all over the world. The foundation for the first Church in Abu Dhabi was laid in 1962, on a plot of land along the present Corniche, donated by H.H. Sheikh Shakbut, the ruler of Abu Dhabi at that time. Fr. Barnabas Madii undertook the task of constructing the Church and a residence for the priests and on February 19, 1965 the first Church was inaugurated. Our parish conducts Marriage Preparation Courses regularly for couples who intend to get married within the next six months(generally every alternate month on 2nd Monday to Thursday at 8:00 PM) . The dates and times for the course will be announced in the Parish Notices section. Find Out More>>

Churches In Abu Dhabi: Weddings At St. Andrew's
A church wedding is different from a civil wedding in so many ways. Many couples instinctively know that this is a sacred and defining moment in their lives and quite simply they want to mark this special occasion in the presence of God. At St Andrew’s Church we conduct over 100 weddings a year for couples who live and work in Abu Dhabi. Each wedding is unique simply because each couple have their own stories to tell in how they met and why they have chosen to get married. As the Chaplain at St Andrew’s it is my privilege to meet all these couples and hear their stories – some of them are deeply moving and inspiring. Find Out More>>

How To Plan Your Overseas Wedding
Are you wanting to get married but not in Dubai? Fancy having it in your home country or in a completely different country? With the power of the internet it is possible to organise your whole wedding online from the UAE. Organising your wedding from Abu Dhabi and the UAE for an overseas venue is more than possible in this digital age. We can help you find out the best options for you. When choosing your destination make sure you fully research and understand what the legal requirements are to get married in a particular country. It is vitally important you are fully aware of the legal requirements and are confident you can satisfy them before you make your final destination choice. Read More>>

How To Have A Civil Marriage In Cyprus
Cyprus is a popular destination for expats wanting a civil marriage- traditionally this in then followed by a blessing ceremony at one of Dubai’s hotels and a reception party. Here is the procedure from the official website of the Union Of Cyprus Municipalities. The contracting of civil marriage in Cyprus is valid since 1923. As the procedure is simple many couples from all over the world come to celebrate their marriage in Cyprus and combine this event with holidays. Persons desiring to have their marriage celebrated in Cyprus under the provisions of the Marriage Law 104(I) of 2003, may only apply, after their arrival in Cyprus, personally, to the Marriage Officer of the Municipality of their choice, in order to go through certain formalities which are necessary prior to their marriage. Find Out More>>

Wedding Features & Trends

Wedding How To's... Organise Your Wedding Online!
Organising your wedding can be a fun but also stressful time… and in if you are trying to organise a wedding in another country and there could be some hectic moments! Here we take a look at how to organise a wedding in the UK from Dubai. Thank goodness for the internet! You are going to need to have a rough idea of where, whether you want the wedding ceremony and reception in the same place or separate, rough idea of numbers, rough budget and a rough date.

We’ll be doing this in parts so our first episode is... Finding & Choosing The Venue. You are going to need to have a rough idea of where, whether you want the wedding ceremony and reception in the same place or separate, rough idea of numbers, rough budget, rough date and if overnight accommodation for all guests will be needed if there is a long travel distance.

Finding the venue should be you first port of call as it will be the foundation for the whole wedding day. Decide where you actually want to get married and get Googling. First stop should be the venue’s website but of course they are going to make that look good- so now it is time to do some digging!
Check out their social media pages- Facebook and Twitter and see how active they are on there and also check out comments and photos that have been put up. Find Out More>>

Wedding Trends- Trash The Dress!
Trash the Dress is just what it sounds like- the bride gets back in her dress in a strange, wierd and unusual location with photos taken for posterity! After the formality of a wedding day what could be more fun than a no holds barred photo shoot in your wedding dress!

The Wedding Photo Journalist Association plays host to many competitions yearly and the Trash the Dress category is one of the most popular. Photographers can really unleash their imaginations on this one!

It doesn't matter if the dress gets torn, dirty, wet etc. that's all part of the fun! What would be better your dress hanging up in a closet for years never to see the light of day again or to send it off with a bang and with priceless memories to boot. The more inventive and creative the better- search the internet for some truly inspiring ideas! Top locations include lakes, pools, beaches, boats, mountains and quirky spots like supermarkets or even football pitches! See what ideas you can come up with!

Wedding Trends- Save The Finger
If you're on a budget or have you eye on a mind- blowlingly expensive bling ring- follow this new trend- get a save- the- finger ring!

You want to get engaged now but can't afford the ring that is your heart's desire- then get a temporary ring so your engagment ring finger is reserved and you can be officially engaged! (Or this is just a really good way to get 2 lovely rings out of your husband to be!)

Some people buy an imitation ring very similar to the real version that they are saving up for or others just buy a beautiful dress ring. Celebrities are doing it, so why shouldn't you join in this cute trend.

Wedding Trends- Don't Tell The Bride
Don't Tell The Bride is a BBC TV program Series in which the groom must choose every detail of his wedding, from venue to cake to wedding dress- we're all addicted to it in the EW office!

Every week a hapless groom takes charge of the whole wedding planning and the nervous bride has no idea what he will be doing. There have been some great episodes and it is especially heart warming to see the groom really getting stuck in and involved in every single detail from flowers to the major, scary decision of picking the dress... although the toughest challenge always seems to be keeping the bridesmaids happy with their dresses!

You can really see how much these guys love their brides- to- be and make every effort to keep their love and her family happy. You can also pick up some zany ideas for your wedding too! Our favourite episode so far has to be the guy who picked a Jane Austen theme because his fiance loves Pride & Prejudice... bless him!