44 | May 2012 | woman this month Day of Your Dreams Woman This Month’s special weddings report — more than enough information to plan a truly smashing day. Weddings are about love, commitment, a pledge of fidelity and all that jazz. In theory, you could get married in a bus shelter and still celebrate something beautiful and everlasting. However, as most women will agree, if you want to throw a really good party and look your best on such an important day, a bus shelter just isn’t going to cut it! Woman This Month has taken to the streets of Bahrain to root out some great venues, hair stylists, photography options and lots more. Feast your eyes upon our comprehensive weddings feature. The Venue This is probably the most important part of the whole event. If your guests are left cold and hungry, no one is going to be having any fun. Luckily for you, great venues are something that Bahrain takes very seriously. Of course, some are more expensive than others, but it all depends on what you are looking for. Sheraton Bahrain Hotel Location: 6 Palace Avenue, Manama What: The Al Taj Ballroom is large enough to hold 400 people, so if you have a big extended family and lots of friends to accommodate, then this is a good option. They also have the Awali ballroom, which can accommodate 200 people, for a slightly more intimate affair. Price: They have a special Summer package between June and the end of September which starts at BD12++ per head. Contact: 17 524-560. Gulf Hotel Location: Adliya, near the Grand Mosque. What: For something a little bit special, you can’t go wrong with the Gulf Hotel. If you have a large guest list, you’ll definitely want to look into hiring the Gulf Convention Centre. Their wedding package also contains lots of lovely little extras, like a night in a glorious suite for the happy couple and a shaped or tiered cake. Price: Packages start at BD9++ per person with their summer wedding package in the smaller ballroom. Contact: Call 17 746-408 or email banquet@ gulfhotelbahrain.com Prestige Hall Location: North of the Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Highway, near the Salmabad Interchange. What: For those who don’t have a huge fortune to spend, this is a fantastic venue. It is widely reputed to be really good value for money. It is smart, large enough to accommodate a lot of guests, you will be well treated throughout the day and their three packages — Silver, Gold and Platinum — allow you to pick a price that suits. Price: With the Silver package, you can invite up to 500 guests for under BD 3,000. Contact: 17 406-611, www.prestige-hall.com. Photo: Manuel Meszarovits Consumer Report
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