Videography & photography: Denee Motion
Venue: Four Seasons, Dubai
Planner: Carousel Events
MUA: Fadi Chedid Salon
Bridal dress: Monique L’huillier
Manar’s shoes: Oscar de la Renta
As our photographer Paul said:
This was our debut working with Zainab from Carousel Events, one of the region’s top wedding planners and she and her team were a real delight to work with. With separate entrances for the evening party respecting where they both came from – John’s Lebanese and Manar is Palestinian – as well as Manar’s niece singing a couple of songs in front of 400 guests, this was a night to remember!
Manar had made it clear when we met back in December that she wanted outstanding imagery without being overly epic or unreal. So a real mixture of punchy and contemporary.
Venue information:
Occupying a beach front location, Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach is a luxurious 5-star resort featuring free WiFi in all areas, a private beach, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a lavish spa. An indoor pool and a state-of-the art fitness centre are also available. Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain are a 15-minute drive away.
All rooms and suites at Four Seasons Resort Dubai are decorated in a modern style with a touch of Arabic elegance. Each suite includes a living area with a flat-screen TV and a dining area. PlayStation/Xbox are available upon request.
For an eclectic dining experience head to SUQ with its dynamic market style or relax at Mercury lounge located on the sixth floor. Hendricks bar, overlooking the sea, serves cigars and cocktails in a gentlemen’s club inspired atmosphere. In-room dining is also available upon request.
The hotel offers 2 tennis courts and a jogging track by the beach. In-house guests can enjoy the exclusivity and privacy of the cabanas and day villas.
OneOnly Royal Mirage Dubai
Videography: Denee Motion
Photography: Timothy Kaldas
Event planner: Cherry on Top
Music licensed through The Music Bed
About the hotel, taken from their website:
The Arabian Peninsula’s city of gold, where the ancient desert meets the cosmopolitan charms of the coast – a wonderful place of intricate arches, domes, and towers, infused with rich green courtyards and vibrantly colourful gardens. This is One&Only Royal Mirage.
Bedouin lore tells of a magical place of supreme hospitality rising out of the sand. One&Only Royal Mirage evokes a sense of majesty and style. This is a wondrous place, composed of three distinctive environments – each flowing into the next to ignite the senses: The Palace, Arabian Court, and Residence & Spa. Palm-shaded pools, reflecting waters, and cooling fountains heighten the sense of pleasure and well-mannered calm of this resort.
About Denee Motion: Denee Motion Boutique Wedding Films moved away from the traditional and cliché wedding videography in 2009 and had no idea how far this would take us. We take our wedding assignments seriously by looking after every tiny detail giving our films and photos that extra human touch. Denee Motion travels worldwide for various projects and we’ve met some many beautiful people along the way. Now we call them our friends. Being creative London wedding cinematographers as well photographers, we passionately believe in the team ethos. No “B team” here – we’re all part of one big “A Team”. If you would like to know more, send us an email info@deneemotion.ae and we will arrange a meeting so we could get to know each other better.
OneOnly Royal Mirage Dubai
Cinematography: Denee Motion Boutique Wedding Cinema
Photography: Paul Toeman Photographers
Venue: The Address Montgomerie
Sound, Light, DJ: Prolite FZC
Florist: Vintage Bloom
Make-Up: Basma from B.Beautiful
Hair: Fadi Rashwani from Pace e Luce
Fireworks: Flash Art
Zaffe: Mramez Events
Percussionist: Walter Scalzone (thefridgedubai.com/8nb/artist-Walter_Scalzone.html)
Music licensed through The Music Bed
As our photographer Paul Toeman said:
“Words cannot adequately describe the feeling of joy & love that Mohamad & Yara have for each other. I just hope these pictures go somne way to convey how magical this couple are. Being asked to cover their wedding in Dubai, UAE was an honour and a privilege – not having met them before I arrived. But working closely with my colleagues at Deneemotion I realised there would be no problem photographing this beautiful lady and her handsome groom.
Having already sorted the wedding paperwork at Yara’s home country of Lebanon, there was no actual wedding ceremony as such. So we made the most of our time togther by getting some relaxed shots on the main Dubai beach in the shadow of the Burj hotel. Moe confessed his love of Thai martial arts and his athletic jumping showed off his ability perfectly! But we had to be careful as local rules are very strict about photographing in public, as well as public displays of affection. This was fine as we were at all times professional and respectful. But this local rule didn’t apply to the wedding party a couple of days later!
At the sumptuous Address Montgomerie Hotel located in the Emirates Hills, I was lucky enough to have a full hour with the couple before the party began. Being able to stroll around the golf course capturing the late sunset and taking our time over shots they requested is a treat rarely afforded at UK weddings. Normally it’s rush rush rush, but not this wedding. Having covered Yara getting ready, and Moe taking his Ferrari round the block for a spin, it was time to greet their 320 guests. The party was in full swing from the off with a local band of musicians announcing the entrance of the bride & groom – what a fanfare!
Hours of joyous dancing, fireworks and food – coupled with a pair of professional tango dancers – made sure that this couple had the night of their lives. It has been an absolute delight working with them, and being in a position to give them a body of work that I hope they will treasure for years to come.”
