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Latest post on 23 January 2011 - 10:24

Hi,

We have looked at some of the big hotels (JBH, Ritz Carlton, The Address) but as soon as you mention the word wedding they want to make it into this big extravagant affair! Ideally we are looking for a simple blessing on the beach somewhere or in a hotel followed by an International Buffet including alcoholic beverages for 35 people. Does anyone have any suggestions where we could do this keeping it low key, not overly pricey but still classy!?

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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 15:59

Starry Eyed - thanks the wedding was great for us. And that is really what my advice to you would be - do exactly what you want - don't try to please other people - its your day! Other people have had the opportunity to do what they wanted when they got married. As for the air fares - don't feel too guilty - there are those people who wouldn't miss it for the world and will be happy to combine your wedding with their annual holiday. Unfortunately, there are bound to be some people that can't make it, but that is the same wherever you hold the wedding. The other thing to remember, is how many times you will have to make the trip back home for other people's special ocassions in the future. OMG - I just thought of another option for you - there is a local weddings magazine which is published by ITP - you could sort something out with them - they are always looking for case studies. I have a friend who works there and she suggested it to us as we were strapped for cash and planning our wedding - can't remember exactly how it works, but its along the lines of the venue significantly reducing their cost or giving it to you for free in return for the free publicity that they get for being included in the magazine. I wanted something more private, but it may be worth investigating. How exciting - enjoy the planning! x

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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 14:15

Pretty in Pink, your wedding sounds lovely. We really need to sit down tonight and make a decision on what we are going to do. I am torn between home, Dubai or running away somewhere nice just the two of us!!! Since we are not in the Uk 90% of the year it makes it difficult planning a wedding there and then the cost of everyone coming to Dubai makes me feel a little guilty when everyone is always so strapped for cash. I wish the wedding fairy would come along and organise it all for me!!!

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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 12:07

Just to add - if you want to get married - depending on your Nationality - it will probably have to be done in a Church, some nationalities allow the marriage ceremony to take place in the embassy - but not if you are British. Venue ideas, have you thought about Jebel Ali - they have an amazing private beach on the right hand side of the golf club house looking out and will set it up for you however you like. I have no idea on costs, but it is an idea! Hope this helps...

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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 12:05

PIP, that sounds lovely :) And congratulations :)

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Latest post on 24 January 2011 - 11:30

Hi - Captainjacky asked me to comment: I got married in Dubai last year in February. We had a small Church wedding in Oud Metha - very simple to arrange (as long as you have all of the paperwork) and not too expensive. We had about 25 guests there. We then hired a stretch limo to take the wedding party to the beach by the Burj Al Arab so that we could get some nice photos. It also saved having to pile ito taxis and meant that we all travelled together. I think about 14-16 of us used the limo - the others were in their cars. This also wasn't too expensive - we hired it for about 3-4 hours in total from memory - you pay for the length of time that you need. We then had our reception on the top deck at Barasti (before arranging the reception - I had never even noticed the top deck there!). We just wanted a private area for our guests, a private bar and a private buffet. They really pulled out the stops for us. They table clothed the tables and put up the decorations as per our request and it looked stunning - when I walked up the steps on the wedding afternoon I was so pleased, it looked lovely - far better than I was hoping for. You can have music up there too - unfortunately, they had problems with the sound system the night of our wedding, so we couldn't do our first dance, but it wasn't an issue. You can also hire a band to perform up there too, if you want to spend more money. For us it was a great wedding - the UK relatives loved it, as you have the new Dubai skyline immediately behind you, which is impressive at night lit up and we were overlooking the beach and the the Palm. However, I will say, it isn't cheap - but go in and bargain - we did! I hope whatever you choose it is lovely for you. If you want any advice - just shout. x

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Latest post on 23 January 2011 - 23:32

What about Beach ceremony followed by dinner on one of the boat cruises? Is it easy to sort out a beach ceremony here, babyrat? And if you do that, don't you have to use the facilities of the place whose beach you used, IYSWIM? (Do you remember that vid of the French or Swiss couple getting married at a ceremony on a beach in the Maldives officiated by locals who roundly abused them without their being aware of it?) I have no idea. Thought OP wanted some options that wasn't too expensive. She wanted to get married on a beach but not have the expensive hotel reception after so a thought would be that they had the wedding and then piled into taxis to one of those boat cruises on the creek with dinner and dancing. I think it's a lovely idea, just don't know how it works round here, officially :)

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Latest post on 23 January 2011 - 22:56

What about Beach ceremony followed by dinner on one of the boat cruises? Is it easy to sort out a beach ceremony here, babyrat? And if you do that, don't you have to use the facilities of the place whose beach you used, IYSWIM? (Do you remember that vid of the French or Swiss couple getting married at a ceremony on a beach in the Maldives officiated by locals who roundly abused them without their being aware of it?) I have no idea. Thought OP wanted some options that wasn't too expensive. She wanted to get married on a beach but not have the expensive hotel reception after so a thought would be that they had the wedding and then piled into taxis to one of those boat cruises on the creek with dinner and dancing.

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Latest post on 23 January 2011 - 22:48

What about Beach ceremony followed by dinner on one of the boat cruises? Is it easy to sort out a beach ceremony here, babyrat? And if you do that, don't you have to use the facilities of the place whose beach you used, IYSWIM? (Do you remember that vid of the French or Swiss couple getting married at a ceremony on a beach in the Maldives officiated by locals who roundly abused them without their being aware of it?)

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Latest post on 23 January 2011 - 21:21

What about Beach ceremony followed by dinner on one of the boat cruises?

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Latest post on 23 January 2011 - 17:20

Thank you. I really am getting so frustrated with it all already - I just want a simple wedding! There are so many fors and against for Dubai or at home.

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Latest post on 23 January 2011 - 17:03

A friend got married here last Feb. She didn't have the ceremony on the beach but had a reception similar to what you want at Barasti. It was lovely... In a seperate rooftop bar with food etc. I have contacted her so she will post a reply later. x

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