Middle Eastern brides love to celebrate their femininity and are unafraid to do so in a style that is truly unique to them. This often means large volumes, lace, floral appliqués, crystal embellishments, and all things associated with the princess treatment. And if there’s one thing we can attest to—regardless of the budget for the actual wedding—the dress will always be fabulous.
It’s no wonder, then, that styles such as Gladys’s would serve as immense inspiration for the Middle Eastern bride. Throughout the region, there's still a storybook approach to weddings that perhaps isn’t so commonplace across the rest of the world right now. Yes, brides everywhere want to look beautiful and embody their own version of femininity on their special day—but whereas their Western counterparts might opt for a minimalist satin shift dress, the Middle Eastern bride often leans into old-Hollywood glamour with all the traditional notes of femininity, albeit with a contemporary touch.
One look at the celebrated wedding pages from the region, such as Khaleeji Weddings, is proof. “There’s modernity in so many aspects, and brides are challenging convention every day,” says Mohammad Alhouri, co-founder of MOD, “but there’s an old-world approach to femininity that is endearingly Emirati in its beauty. It isn’t clinging to the past, but rather a celebration of womanhood.”
| Image from THe Gilded Age Press
