Nada Baeshen’s success story goes beyond just her visually appealing feed, which is filled with contemporary and effortless fashion inspiration, gorgeous interiors, and dreamy travel destinations. The Saudi entrepreneur, mother, and wife has made her dream come true by starting her own retail business. Now, she always tells other women in the Middle East to follow their dreams. The ever-positive Baeshen not only promotes the image of strong working women, but she also encourages smart, healthy living and informs her followers that they are not the only ones who struggle with juggling family and work on a daily basis.
Followed her passion
Baeshen’s passion for fashion was fueled as she walked the Newbury streets while pursuing her bachelor’s degree in marketing and her master’s degree in management. She was inspired to open her own store by the adorable little boutiques, which she eventually did after working in the banking industry. The multi-brand boutique The Huntress is owned by the Kuwaiti influencer and entrepreneur. The store, which opened in Jeddah’s Stars Avenue mall and quickly became popular, sells clothing and accessories designed for Middle Eastern women by a diverse range of international designers. The Huntress focuses on handmade, artisanal jewelry with intricate embroidery rather than commercial brands.
Tied the knot
In June 2017, Nada Baeshan and Hamad Alrayes tied the knot. The wedding of Nada Baeshen to Hamad Alrayes was centered on the union of close friends and family from both near and far.“Our wedding was a reunion for so many and the most magical part was having all my loved ones there,” say Nada. The bride was from Saudi Arabia, the groom was from Kuwait, and both of them studied in the United States. The path to romance was straightforward and smooth after the two met at a dinner party hosted by friends. “One year after we started courting, Hamad proposed. He simply set a date to speak to my dad, as that was the only way of making it official, and it just happened gradually.” Said Nada.
Details of the wedding
According to Nada who entrusted Zainab Alsalih of Carousel Events with the task of bringing her ideal wedding to life, Dubai was the obvious choice because it was easy for all their friends and family to join them. The Four Seasons in Jumeirah was the couple’s choice due to its beautiful gardens and impeccable service.
Nada’s search for a dress led to a dream partnership. She knew what she wanted because she owns three clothing boutiques in Saudi and work in the fashion industry. After looking around Paris, She chose the wrong dress, so she stopped looking for a while. she still didn’t have a dress four months before the wedding. Nada didn’t find the Lebanese designer Ziad Nakad until Ramadan when she was looking for inspiration on Instagram. she immediately flew to Beirut, shared some pictures, and they collaborated to create something elegant with beautiful embroidery that was easy to move in. “A good designer is someone who pays attention. I’m someone who knows what I want, and She just made it happen. It was the ideal elegant and comfortable wedding ensemble when paired with Prada shoes.”
The room’s emotion revealed the answer as a band flown in from the French Riviera played Bob Marley’s “Is This Love” for Hamad and Nada’s first dance. Nada’s priority was to make sure her family and friends had an amazing time and remember her wedding forever and that is what actually happened. She estimates that the day was perfect and she would not change a thing if she goes back in time.
