Asia Weddings

The minute we laid eyes on this stunning wedding inspiration from The Purple Chair, we were immediately mesmerized by its old world charm and ability to transport us to somewhere new. The all-star vendor team were inspired by the walls of Al Seef Heritage Hotel in Dubai to create a styled shoot that encompassed the natural beauty and complimented the unique architecture of the venue – all while keeping the design modern and fresh. Head on over to the full gallery captured by Lizelle Goussard to see all the enchanting details.

From The Purple Chair… Enchanting Arabia – Old world meets new at this locally inspired shoot that took place at the Arabian Heritage hotel, Al Seef. Beautiful traditions intertwine with modern designs to bring together this shoot by The Purple Chair, wedding designers in the UAE. 

When first lying eyes on this venue we were instantly inspired and knew we had to create a unique setup that captured all its glory. The region is proud of its iconic architecture and that is evident in this modern venue that was built to preserve the past. The detailing in the walls, doors, and overall ambiance creates an instant unique experience for anyone who visits and transports them back to the 1950s. 

We worked with the areas natural beauty to create a setting that was the backdrop of this wedding inspiration. Keeping the authenticity evident in the style was important to us whilst adding elements and colors that brought life to the neutral tones. Lizelle Photography captured the old world charm with stunning images that showcased the bride wearing a modest Bo and Luca wedding gown with intricate details and hand embroidery. 

Regional crafts and textiles, clay pots, traditional carpets and brass vases were some of the items used to encompass the old, whilst on the other hand, modern table wear from The Supper House beautifully complimented the accessories and added an exciting element to brides who would also like to embrace the current trends. The cake design by Zoya Cakes was carefully selected to bring a modern taste to the shoot with its edges, whilst remaining classic with its smooth white exterior. We worked closely with Papier Handmade who crafted an elegant stationery set that beautifully married the old and new worlds. We pride ourselves in creating location inspired setups for our weddings and that was the vision behind all the elements curated for this shoot and its creative direction.

Photographer: lizelle Goussard | Dress: Bo & Luca | Cake: cakesbyzoya | Stationery: Papier Handmade | Hotel: The Sam Houston Hotel | Concept, Styling and Florals: The Purple Chair | MHA: Monica MH Beauty | Model: Larissa Göldner | Props: Curatedza | Ribbon: Silk and bramble | Tablewear: The Supper House

A soft, neutral palette, modern decor and the largest sand desert in the world – this stunning wedding inspiration blends the old world with new, modern aesthetics and the results couldn’t be more breathtaking. From the bride’s sleek, contemporary wedding gown to a crescent-shaped arbor made entirely of pampas grass by Flourish Flowers to the vast sandy scenery… check out the full gallery of details captured by Maria Sundin Photography to see it all!

From Maria Sundin Photography… Bringing together the old and the new, our aim was to capture the spirit of Arabia in a modern take. Collaborating with the beautiful desert resort wedding venue Qasr al Sarab, in the very heart of the Empty Quarter, the largest sand desert in the world, we brought together raw industrial and modern aesthetics with old cultural and traditional elements of the Arabian Peninsula.

When we came across the beautiful desert resort of Qasr al Sarab, which rises as a sand castle in the infinite Rub’ al Khali Desert, we knew that we had to create something special here. The buildings adorned with towers that represent old architecture and wind towers, the old urns, and a collection of authentic antiques from past days makes this a very unique place. Drawing on traditional elements such as clay pots, della’s (Arabic brass coffee pots), leather poufs with beautiful detailing and combining this with dry flowers bound to give a sense of wilderness fit well with the mysticism and heritage of this exceptional place.

“We drew inspiration from regional history and decided to use the crescent moon, a symbol essential to the region for thousands of years, and combined the moon with pampas grass and dry palm leaves, both locally significant as it’s part of the only vegetation that grows naturally in this region”, says the styling team from The Purple Chair. While in keeping with today’s modern brides, The Purple Chair brought in a modern twist with a black industrial wire backdrop, dinner tables with wire legs and a rattan lounge seating to give a 21st century eclectic feel that’s becoming popular in the region. Mustard, wheat and natural tones with a highlight of white, black and brass were used throughout to bring a subtle blend with a modern edge. Stationery artist Robyn from Feather Paper used handmade paper in wheat tones with mustard highlights and gold calligraphy to really draw out those desert hues. Flourish Flowers mixed the soft yellow colours with dry florals and palm leaves which were offset with white roses and ranunculus to create wild and local inspired arrangements. The Bo & Luca dresses in in silk chiffon and silk satin with cuff beading from Ginger & Poppy gave a feminine luxurious touch to a gown that fit well with the fresh desert vibe.

“I always love to blend cultural aspects with a modern vibe and I loved to see how the ideas of bridging this gap came together on the day. I’m naturally drawn to a neutral palette which I think works so great on film stocks like the Fuji400h”, says photographer Maria Sundin. “My personal hope with this editorial inspiration is to show off the beauty of this region that I’m so passionate about and show brides that you can have the best of two worlds if you choose to have a wedding in this endless and mystical desert of the Empty Quarter”.

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Photographer: Maria Sundin Photography | Videographer: Jake Borland | Styling: The Purple Chair | Flowers: Flourish Flowers | Dress: Ginger and Poppy Bridal Boutique | Cake: Whisk Bakery | Stationery: Feather Paper | Wedding Venue: Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara | Backdrop & tables: Mint Event Rentals | Hair & Make-up: Corrie Elle | Rentals: Electra | Seating chart sticker: E-Walls Studio | Tableware: Tesdi

The most beautiful bride, blooming floral by Le Marche des Fluers in romantic muted hues and stunning details inspired by the unique heritage of Dubai – these are just a few things you can expect to see from today’s jaw-droppingly gorgeous style shoot from The Purple Chair. Maddy Christina captured the feminine aesthetic of the designs so flawlessly – trust us when we say you’re going to want to spend a little extra time admiring this one, friends!

From The Purple Chair… The Arabian shoot was born as a result of creatives from different regions who met in Dubai to create a location inspired shoot. The venue was the perfect backdrop for this shoot as it highlights the unique heritage of the city. Beautiful coral architecture and brass elements were abundant in the venue.

Pampass, mustard roses, buds, berries and a combination of garden roses were perfectly married in clay vases by Le Marche de Fleur. Muted tones were selected to compliment the mustard and beige accents of the venue. Robin from Feather Paper created a delicate hand crafted invitation suite incorporating the distinctive Arabian bee and Ghaff leaves to tie the suite with the shoot. The special accent in the menu shots were the spices which are a vital part of the day to day culture in the region.

The Purple Chair worked closely with Sara from 800 Tailor to create a modest jumpsuit paired with a cape and a lace hood highlighting the elegance of the bride and embracing her tradition in a romantic and humble manner. The video captured so immaculately by Morning Jacket Films provides viewers with a better look and feel of the feminine aesthetics, embroidery and detailing of this inspirational shoot.

It was a pleasure working with like minded and talented individuals who all came together to create this local inspired shoot and provide the industry with a closer look at the details and unique beauty that stems from this region.

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Photographer: Maddy Christina | Flowers: Le Marchè des fleurs | Dress: 800 Tailor | Stationery : Cotton Lifestyles | Hair and Make up: Monica MH Beauty | Wedding Venue: Qasr Al Sultan | Furniture: Innovative Hiring | Heels: Bella Belle | Stylist: The Purple Chair | Tableware: The Supper House | Video: Morning Jacket Films

Andrea and Tyler’s wedding could easily be a figment of my imagination, because a party that has both a hawk and a heard of camels on hand?! Too good to be true, right?! Nope, it’s really their reality and this darling duo incorporated all that and more for their all things wild celebration. With Rebecca Hollis Photography behind the lens snapping up every second, this is a gallery graced with so much goodness you’ve just got to see it all for yourself. Get started in The Vault!

From Rebecca Hollis Photography… I was fortunate to get to travel to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (a special place to the bride) for a week to photograph Andrea and Tyler’s wedding and the events leading up to it. The wedding party consisted of only immediate family and very close friends. We spent the week leading up to the wedding doing just about everything you can think of to do in the dessert – from camel rides to dune bashing to a saluki and falconry show. The week culminated in the ceremony and quiet candlelit dinner reception on one of the many terraces at Qasr al Sarab.

This couple was the definition of meant for each other. I first got to know them when doing their engagement session in Jackson Hole, Wyoming where the groom is from and it was immediately felt how loved they are by one another and how much they complement one another. They are respectful, warm and very kind. It was truly an honor to spend the week with them and their close friends and family for their wedding.

Photography: Rebecca Hollis | Wedding Dress: Matthew Christopher | Invitations: Fancy That NYC | Makeup: Marisol Steward | Hair: Simona | Groom's Attire: Hugo Boss | Groom's Attire: Burberry | Bridal Atelier: Mark Ingram Atelier | Film Lab: PhotoVision Prints | Wedding & Reception Venue: Qasr Al Sarab

This morning, we established with this couple’s gorgeous engagement session from Michael Ferire that it was entirely possible for the desert to be romantic. Now, their wedding is here to prove that the desert can be glamorous, too. From the Bride’s stunning rose and calla lily bouquet to the intimate ceremony in the sand, this wedding is seriously special. See all the swoon-worthy details here.

From Michael Ferire…Coraline and Johan wanted a simple, intimate and chic wedding, with a small number of guests, surrounded by those they love. They chose Dubai because it is a city where everything is possible. The contrast between comfort and desert was definitely one of the reason why they love this city so much.

The color palette has been balanced between warm and cold to underline the contrast of the city. From natural desert pastels to hard textures of steel and the architecture, Dubai was the perfect fit for the marriage they wanted.

Photography: Michael Ferire | Wedding Dress: Ellis | Groom's Attire: Hugo Boss | Wedding Venue: Ritz Carlton Dubai Hotel (Marina) | Calligraphy And Stationery: Aurélie Sculier, Ante Scriptum | Lab: Carmencita Film Lab

Who knew a desert could be romantic? Obviously, this sweet couple and their talented photographer, Michael Ferire, did and brought their vision of a desert romance to life with the gorgeous engagement photos below. With stunning light, a beautiful landscape and a couple so obviously in love, even the barren desert of the United Arab Emirates looks like an oasis for love. See it all here.

From Michael Ferire…For their engagement shoot Coraline and Johan wanted something very natural. The best option was to use the desert as a minimal and warm place. The aim was to do an authentic engagement shoot and the Dubaï desert was a perfect fit for that.

Photography : Michael Ferire | Venue: Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa

Ethereal, elegant and filled with the most gorgeous light, this stunning shoot from Maria Sundin Photography with florals by Antheia Flower and styling by Bride Club ME is the kind of inspiration that will give you the best possible kind of chills. And that beyond dreamy gown from Saja Wedding? There are no words. It’s all just so divine. 

From Maria Sundin Photography… Dubai based Photographer Maria Sundin teamed up with Bride Club ME, a local wedding inspiration website and directory to work on a styled shoot that would inspire brides in Dubai to tone down the bling and go back to the organic, humble and earthy roots of this place. Dubai is known for opulence and grand décor and many brides in the emirate opt for weddings with a lot of dazzle. Creating a shoot like this, had been on Maria and Rio from Bride Club ME’s minds for a while; as they wanted to execute a shoot that would inspire the brides of Arabia with something more traditionally ethereal and elegant, rather then the opulent and blingtastic weddings that the UAE are renowned for.

The inspiration for this shoot was to entice the typical Arabic bride and offer her the ethereal elegant feeling that would transport her back to the very raw and real Dubai that is often overlooked. We decided to collaborate with a more traditional Arabic venue, the Park Hyatt Dubai, located in the old parts of the city. We collaborated with like-minded vendors, and they all loved the simplicity and the elegance of this shoot’s concept. While we love wedding bands, we wanted to try something different, and while we couldn’t tattoo our bride, we could flash tattoo her! We think it’s a great idea for couples or even bridesmaids to wear something different, that’s customizable and that only wears for that one special day. The beautiful and dreamy headpieces by Anaqa added perfectly to the shoot. We also teamed up with the amazing dress brand Saja Wedding who make the most romantic and dreamy dresses, that Dubai brides can find easily accessible online despite being based out of town in N.Y. The dress was paired with some gorgeous Jimmy Choo’s. The mantilla veil that complemented this dress was from the Dubai Bridal Showroom, a local bridal boutique.

We also teamed up with stationary designer Emily at EverAfter Press, who drew inspiration from our mood board and brought to life an Arabic inspired suite of wedding stationery and calligraphy in the most simple form. It complemented our shoot perfectly. She also managed to source some gorgeous vintage stamps from a corner shop in Paris. We had a local artist, Liselotte Häster, spend hours drawing up the venue in watercolor to yet again give us some of that natural beauty we find so endearing about the Dubai and UAE. The flowers were put together by a local florist Antheia Flowers who managed to source some beautiful peonies, olive branches and silver dust. The makeup was done by Monica Make-up Dubai and the hair was done by Be Bar Blow Dry Bar in Dubai.

Pretty touches were added to the shoot throughout using products such as berries, raw silk ribbons, vintage ribbons and French nougat. The crystal glasses for the shoot were supplied by Mylist.ae, an online wedding gift registry based in the UAE. The full team involved in the shoot team were over the moon with the final images, and we are delighted to have a touch of the real Dubai showcased internationally via Style Me Pretty Weddings.

Photography: Maria Sundin Photography | Event Design And Styling: Bride Club ME | Floral Design: Antheia Flowers | Wedding Dress: Saja | Stationery: Ever After Press | Makeup: Monica Make-up Dubai | Hair: Be Bar - Blow Dry Bar | Venue: Park Hyatt Dubai | Artist / Painter: Liselotte Häster | Decór Items From Dubai Wedding Gift Registry: MyList.ae | Headpieces: Anaqa Headpieces | Styling Assistant: Salwa Chamsi-Pasha | Veil And Garter: Dubai Bridal Showroom