The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

We’re neck-deep in wedding season in Cairo – a time when bridezilla’s across Egypt’s capital are on the loose. Between choosing the perfect dress, finding a suitable venue and nailing down cake, the process of putting together your ‘big day’ is tiresome and stressful at the best of times.

But like so many things in life, planning and organisation are key to a perfect wedding, no matter how simple or extravagant it is. Historically, Egyptians have always loved making big deals out of big occasions and as the wedding industry continues to grow, so have the number of wedding planners. So, brides-and-grooms-to-be, we present to you a list of some of the best wedding planners in Egypt – people who could well hold the key to your perfect wedding.

1. Bordure Events

Though only founded two years ago, Bordure Events has become an established name in the wedding planning industry in no time; one that promises to create beautiful, sophisticated and memorable. Bordure recommends venues, provides you with talented photographers, flower décor & accessories, wedding invitations and all there is you need to make your wedding an unforgettable day.

2. Dina Iskander

If you’re planning your own wedding or have a friend of yours who does, chances are you’ve heard of the name Dina Iskander. Notoriously well-known for offering an impressive and unique quality for wedding and engagement setups, Iskander and her talented team will help you with everything from choosing the venue that suits your wedding theme, picking the perfect caterer, organising the seating arrangements and even crafting an overall theme.

3. Eventfull

As a prolific and versatile event planner, Eventfull has you covered for everything from developing the wedding them,e to creating the decoration and setup while providing you with the DJ, the entertainment, the recommended caterers and many other key elements. 

4. L.A Weddings – Lotfy Abdel Aziz

Founded in 2013, L.A Weddings is a popular name in the wedding planning business recommended by several hotels in Cairo including Kempinski Nile Hoteland Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah. The company provides wedding and engagement decorations, entertainment, not to mention other grooming services including hair styling, makeup and many others.       

5. L’elite

Founded by two sisters, Shaden and Sherin El Banna, elegance and creativity have become the hallmarks of L’elite’s weddings. L’elite also plans engagements and graduation parties, bridal showers, henna parties and baby showers, too – a testament to the company’s seemingly endless resourcefulness.

6. Noha Khalil Event Planner

Known for her unconventional wedding ideas – like using cactuses for centrepieces –Noha Khalil is another popular name in the event planning industry known for coming up with creative and beautiful themes for your big day.  Be it a huge or a cosy celebration, Khalil along with a team of passionate professionals plan and organise weddings and engagement parties and all types of events – even if they are on shoestring budgets.

7. Sandra Wedding & Event

Known for putting together over 100 weddings and coming up with creative ideas, Sandra Wedding & Event, established by popular wedding planner, Sandra Assaad, is another group we highly recommend if you’re looking for a talented and professional team to plan your wedding. Think a back to the 80s theme for your wedding, a boho chic themed wedding or even an Oriental wedding – basically any theme you want will be masterfully executed.

8. The Wedding Planner

‘There is beauty in simplicity’ is the concept at the core of the simply named, Wedding Planner; a group that brings a simple yet chic approach to its weddings, engagement parties and other occasions. 

9. Victoria’s Wedding

When it comes to customised weddings with pocket-friendly budgets, Victoria’s Wedding is the go-to wedding planner. Creating glamorous wedding events with a touch of elegance and innovation, not to mention an adaptable budget, is what Victoria’s Wedding promises to do best.

10. X-Pink Team

From designing the invitations, to providing the entertainment, the decoration, the cake, to the wedding dresses and tuxedos, X-Pink Team is a jack of all trades when it comes to weddings. The group provides plenty of wedding services and essentials which cater to your wedding theme and all your needs.