Bride Abu Dhabi gave visitors a glimpse of the best regional and international abaya designers, wedding-dress couturiers and event planners. Getty Images
Bride Abu Dhabi gave visitors a glimpse of the best regional and international abaya designers, wedding-dress couturiers and event planners. Getty Images
Bride Abu Dhabi gave visitors a glimpse of the best regional and international abaya designers, wedding-dress couturiers and event planners. Getty Images
Bride Abu Dhabi gave visitors a glimpse of the best regional and international abaya designers, wedding-dress couturiers and event planners. Getty Images

From low-cost to luxe: 3 ways to plan your dream wedding


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The capital’s wedding show returned bigger and better to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre over the weekend. The event, which ended on Saturday, gave visitors a glimpse of the best regional and international abaya designers, wedding-dress couturiers and event planners. Rebecca McLaughlin-Duane scoured the halls of Bride Abu Dhabi for one-of-a-kind solutions — from a lavish 100-guest bash to simpler celebrations for those on a budget.

Luxury: Approximate total spend, excluding venue, transportation and any additional elements Dh298,000

Mid-range: Approximate total spend excluding transportation and any additional elements Dh88,900

Budget: Approximate total spend, excluding venue, transportation and any additional elements Dh46,26

rduane@thenational.ae