The Bridal Affair-Ritz Carlton Dubai

The bridal business is B.I.G all around the world and no more so than in ostentatious Dubai, where Asian, Arabic and Western brides live side by side and wish for nothing more than to conceive and then create the most special day of their lives.

Bridal Show Dubai, Ritz Carlton: Couture Kaftans: f/2.2; 1/60sec; ISO-400

Bridal Show Dubai, Ritz Carlton: Couture Kaftans: f/2.2; 1/60sec; ISO-400

Wedding invitations, bonboniere, cakes, candles, decorations, flowers, gowns and table settings. Endless choices, critical decisions and nerves on edge for the exhausted bride-to-be…

Bridal Show Dubai, Ritz Carlton: Magnificent fabrics: f/2.2; 1/50sec; ISO-400

Bridal Show Dubai, Ritz Carlton: Magnificent fabrics: f/2.2; 1/50sec; ISO-400

So when a bridal convention is announced, suppliers and brides make a beeline for the venue and with hearts in their mouths anxious, excited brides begin scouting for their dream Future Wedding…

Bridal Show Dubai, Ritz Carlton: Honeymoon Attire: f/2.2; 1/100sec; ISO-800

Bridal Show Dubai, Ritz Carlton: Honeymoon Attire: f/2.2; 1/100sec; ISO-800

But its not all about wedding dresses and bridesmaid hair accessories. The modern bride chooses also to consider her honeymoon. And by this I mean not merely the location…

Bridal Show Dubai, Ritz Carlton: Honeymoon Attire: f/2.2; 1/60sec; ISO-800

Bridal Show Dubai, Ritz Carlton: Honeymoon Attire: f/2.2; 1/60sec; ISO-800

The thoroughly modern bride wishes to wow her beau during their honeymoon with some chantilly lace, dainty bows, demure straps and corsetry to rival that which suctioned in the torsos of Tudor England’s queens…

Bridal Show Dubai, Ritz Carlton: Burlesque Pasties: f/2.2; 1/50sec; ISO-800

Bridal Show Dubai, Ritz Carlton: Burlesque Pasties: f/2.2; 1/50sec; ISO-800

Racy, sexy, sweet and spicy. The modern bride can play it whichever way her mood takes her. But when the hard decisions must be made, such as flower arrangements and table placements, she takes on the determination of a CEO.

Bridal Show Dubai, Ritz Carlton: Centrepieces: f/2.2; 1/80sec; ISO-400

Bridal Show Dubai, Ritz Carlton: Centrepieces: f/2.2; 1/80sec; ISO-400

Roses, tulips, orchids and hydrangeas. Glass, crystal, goblets and candelabras. Poor fellas, those grooms; all they know is that “here is my seat” and “there is my new wife”. Its the bride’s affair to be resourceful and creative, decisive and diligent. Oh, and absolutely beautiful!

Bridal Show Dubai, Ritz Carlton: Centrepieces: f/2.2; 1/80sec; ISO-400

Bridal Show Dubai, Ritz Carlton: Centrepieces: f/2.2; 1/80sec; ISO-400

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