Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 8 September, 2017 3:00 am |

Every step of the journey towards the big day is an undertaking for the Weddings Managers of the St. Regis Abu Dhabi Corniche; carving out genuine smiles and unmatched memories for the couple, their family and friends. Weddings Manager, Fatima El Guassir leads the team of wedding experts in ensuring a tailor-made wedding.

 

Having a natural knack for all things romantic, El Guassir began her journey in 2013 as the only Arabic female butler at the St. Regis Abu Dhabi. “I was chosen in every single wedding to assist the bride and the family with all of the wedding details, from the check in until the end of her day. This urged my passion for weddings, prompting me to go deeper into the wedding industry, to learn more about the wedding process from a hotelier perspective,” said Fatima El Guassir. The Moroccan-native eventually moved up to specialize in the planning and catering aspect of weddings for the hotel.

 

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi Corniche defines opulence beyond imagination by making bespoke weddings come to life. Known locally and worldwide for being one of the most sought-after wedding venues of the country, the world-class luxury hotel par excellence staged more than 90 weddings in 2016.

“It’s always a high season for weddings at the St. Regis Abu Dhabi Corniche,” El Guassir said. “We thrive on creating celebrations that is both distinctive and personalized. From menus, suite offerings, to venue arrangements, our packages are designed to be flexible in order to satisfy every couple’s needs.”

 

An iconic destination for milestones in the making, the luxury hotel blends the St. Regis traditions with authentic Arabian hospitality to create a truly regal experience. The hotel is home to elegantly designed venues which can accommodate up to 1,000 guests, award-winning gastronomic selections refined for culinary gourmands, and personalized services fit for royals. Wedding couples will enjoy expert assistance from the hotel’s team of wedding planners, signature St. Regis Butler service, chauffeur transfers to the airport, and a complimentary one-night stay in The St. Regis Suite inclusive of honeymoon amenities.

 

El Guassir also highlights the essence of Arabian weddings in the hotels line of expertise. She said, “For Arabic weddings, a customary Zaffa is performed by the grand stairs before the ceremony. We also offer separate banquets for male and female guests for traditional weddings. The female ballroom sare particularly equipped with private entrances for the bride, offering total privacy for the ladies.”

 

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi Corniche aims to continue to develop the wedding packages while welcoming many more wedding celebrations in the future, each given a well-deserved touch of specialty.

For more information about planning a wedding at St Regis Abu Dhabi, or to view the resort’s extensive portfolio of venues, visit the website- www.weddings.stregisabudhabi.com