As a child, Alisiyah Daya was fascinated by Dubai. She would spend hours admiring photos of the iconic Burj Khalifa and reading about the city's history. When she met Daniel George, who had business ties to Dubai, they decided to visit together. Little did they know that their trip would eventually lead to their dream wedding in the city.
The couple, hailing from Canada and Chicago, explored multiple venues in Dubai before settling on the Burj Khalifa. Its grandeur and versatility made it the perfect location to create their own unique wedding experience. Despite the irony of their short stature against the tallest building in the world, Alisiyah and Daniel were captivated by the venue.
The wedding festivities began a week before the actual ceremony, with events gradually increasing in size each day. The couple wanted to ensure that their guests experienced the best of Dubai, so they organized parties at popular venues like 1 Oak, Soho Garden, and Honeycomb Hi-Fi. World-renowned DJs and live music set the celebratory tone.
Alisiyah and Daniel aimed to create an exclusive and intimate experience for their families, who came from different cultural backgrounds. They wanted to give them a glimpse of Dubai like never before. One of the highlights was a lavish yacht party, where 250 guests gathered for a memorable evening of music, dancing, and a five-course dinner.
Knowing the importance of their outfits, Alisiyah and Daniel spared no effort to create stunning looks. Alisiyah traveled to New York City to find the dress of her dreams at Spina Bride. The Lee Petra Grebenau gown perfectly matched the opulence of the venue, and she surprised her mother by wearing it to the rehearsal dinner. Daniel, on the other hand, chose outfits from Thom Browne, including a tuxedo for the wedding day.
Alisiyah and Daniel wanted their wedding to reflect their personalities and avoid the traditional wedding music stereotypes. As a passionate fan of Drake, Alisiyah curated a playlist featuring his songs throughout the day. The couple entered the ceremony to Drake's "Over My Dead Body," walked down the aisle to "Over," and exited to "God's Plan."
The emotional highlight of the day was when Alisiyah walked down the aisle, wearing her mother's vintage wedding dress. Daniel, who doesn't speak French, practiced his vows in the language to honor Alisiyah's heritage. The ceremony was a sleek 45 minutes, followed by a lively reception where Indian music mixed with Caribbean and hip-hop vibes.
The groom and his cousins surprised Alisiyah with a coordinated Indian dance during the party. After the reception, everyone ascended to the top of the Burj Khalifa, where they danced the night away at the exclusive club 3BK. The couple's dream wedding was a resounding success, creating lasting memories for their 230 guests.
