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Getting Married in Marrakech, Morocco

Thanks to its incredible culture, venues and food, Marrakech is one of the hottest up-and-coming wedding destinations in the world. We spoke to Bruce Russell, international wedding planner with a team based in Morocco, to get his recommendations on marrying in Marrakech. Marrakech is one of those destinations that just sounds exotic. Saying the city’s name out loud brings to mind old world charm, a sense of mystery, and cultural traditions...

Wedding Traditions and Cultures in Abu Dhabi

On our recent trip to find the best destination wedding venues in Abu Dhabi we were keen to learn about the wedding traditions and cultures in the United Arab Emirates and how they differ so much from our own. The government actively encourages Emirati men and women to marry. However, Expats can also get married in the UAE, either to another expatriate or to an Emirati, as long as they have residency. "Destination weddings" for non-residents in...

Luxury Wedding Venues in Abu Dhabi: Our First-Hand Recommendations

Weddings in Abu Dhabi: What You Need to Know Abu Dhabi is the largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates and an exceptional destination for a luxury wedding. The city blends culture, warm hospitality and some of the most impressive wedding venues in the Middle East. With pristine beaches, modern architecture and year-round sunshine, Abu Dhabi offers a refined alternative to Dubai, with a slower pace of life, more space and often more...

Weddings in Cappadocia, Turkey

Where in Turkey is Cappadocia? Cappadocia is in central Turkey, about an hour’s flight east of Istanbul. Two airports are within an hour’s drive of the region: Nevşehir Cappadocia (NAV) and Kayseri Erkilet (ASR). Both offer direct internal flights from Istanbul Atatürk (IST), Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), Izmir Adnan Menderes (ADB), and Antalya (AYT).  Most visitors spend between three and five nights in the area, often combining it...

The Creativity Conference

What is The Creativity Conference? In addition to showcasing the work of floral designers and event planners, the event, held in Turkey, encompassed a day of B2B meetings and an enlightening day of conference seminars. With prestigious speakers and interesting panellists the conference provided a diverse range of perspectives on creativity and innovation within the events industry, with a strong emphasis on global trends, cultural insights, and...

Luxury Wedding Venues less than an hour from Dublin

Dublin, with its vibrant culture and rich history, has a choice of elegant 5* wedding venues within the city limits, however this article if for you if you are wanting to venture away from the main city of Dublin and into the countryside. I would encourage anyone planning a wedding in Ireland to combine the charm of the Irish countryside with the elegance of a luxurious celebration, with one of the fabulous Irish wedding venues featured below. I...