Agenda

The Dubai Wedding Summit 2024

9:00-10am – Welcome breakfast, tea, coffee and juices

10am – Welcome address from Nikki Rutherford, General Manager of weddingsonline.ae

10:10-10:15am – Introductory greetings from Emma Pope, Weddings by Emaar

10:15-11am – 1st Industry Speaker (SPEAKERS)

11-11:15am – Coffee Break

11:15-12pm – 2nd Industry Speaker (SPEAKERS)

12-12:15pm – Coffee Break

12:15-1:00pm – 3rd Industry Speaker (SPEAKERS)

1:00-1:45pm – Light lunch with hot drinks and juices

1:45-2:30pm – 4th Industry Speaker (SPEAKERS)

2:40-4pm – Organised networking sessions/meetings

4pm – End 

The Weddingsonline.ae Awards & Gala Dinner 

VOTE FOR A WEDDING VENUE OR BUSINESS

7-7:30pm – Welcome Reception

7:30-7:35pm – Welcome Speech from Nikki Rutherford, General Manager of weddingsonline.ae

7:35-7:40pm – Opening Speech from Emma Pope, Weddings by Emaar.

7:45 – Award Presentations by Hannah Connolley of Couture Events Worldwide and The Wed_Ed

  • Wedding Florist of the Year
  • Wedding Stationery of the Year
  • Wedding HMUA of the Year
  • Wedding Dress Boutique of the Year

8pm – Emily Peacock, Dubai Wedding Singer/First Course served

8:25pm – Award Presentations by Marinda Malan

  • Wedding Celebrant of the Year
  • Wedding Audio Visual Company of the Year
  • Wedding Photographer of the Year
  • Wedding Cake Designer of the Year

8:40pm – Emily Peacock, Dubai Wedding Singer/Main Course served

9:05pm – Award Presentations by Emma Pope of Weddings by Emaar

  • Wedding Entertainment of the Year
  • Wedding Videographer of the Year
  • Wedding Planner of the Year

9:20pm – Emily Peacock, Dubai Wedding Singer/Dessert served

9:45pm – Award Presentation by Arun Bablani of Vivaah Weddings

  • Abu Dhabi Indoor Wedding Venue of the Year
  • Abu Dhabi Outdoor Wedding Venue of the Year
  • Northern Emirates Wedding Venue of the Year

Award Presentations by a representative of Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism

  • Dubai Indoor Wedding Venue of the Year
  • Dubai Outdoor Wedding Venue of the Year

10pm – All winners on stage for a group photo

10:05pm – Closing Address by Nikki Rutherford