Middle East celeb wedding dresses - in pictures

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  • Victoria’s Secret model Jasmine Tookes wed Snapchat director Juan David Borrero in a gown by Lebanese couturier Zuhair Murad. Photo: Zuhair Murad
    Victoria’s Secret model Jasmine Tookes wed Snapchat director Juan David Borrero in a gown by Lebanese couturier Zuhair Murad. Photo: Zuhair Murad
  • When Colombian actress Sofia Vergara wed actor Joe Manganiello in 2015, she wore a Zuhair Murad gown. Photo: Sofia Vergara
    When Colombian actress Sofia Vergara wed actor Joe Manganiello in 2015, she wore a Zuhair Murad gown. Photo: Sofia Vergara
  • For her 2018 wedding to equestrian Karl Cook, 'The Big Bang Theory' actress Kaley Cuoco wore a gown by Lebanese designer Reem Acra. Photo: Kaley Cuoco / Instagram
    For her 2018 wedding to equestrian Karl Cook, 'The Big Bang Theory' actress Kaley Cuoco wore a gown by Lebanese designer Reem Acra. Photo: Kaley Cuoco / Instagram
  • Tunisian actress Dorra Zarrouk shares a glimpse at her wedding to Egyptian architect and interior designer Hany Saad, for which she chose two Zuhair Murad gowns. Photo: Dorra Zarrouk / Instagram
    Tunisian actress Dorra Zarrouk shares a glimpse at her wedding to Egyptian architect and interior designer Hany Saad, for which she chose two Zuhair Murad gowns. Photo: Dorra Zarrouk / Instagram
  • The Lebanese shoe designer Andrea Wazen chose compatriot Nicolas Jebran for her wedding dress. Photo: Andrea Wazen
    The Lebanese shoe designer Andrea Wazen chose compatriot Nicolas Jebran for her wedding dress. Photo: Andrea Wazen
  • 'Games of Thrones' actress Rose Leslie wore a dress by Lebanese designer Elie Saab for her wedding to Kit Harington. Photo: Rose Leslie
    'Games of Thrones' actress Rose Leslie wore a dress by Lebanese designer Elie Saab for her wedding to Kit Harington. Photo: Rose Leslie
  • Model Devon Windsor wore a sheer, lacy dress with long veil by Zuhair Murad for her wedding to Alexis co-founder Johnny Barbara in November 2019. Courtesy Devon Windsor
    Model Devon Windsor wore a sheer, lacy dress with long veil by Zuhair Murad for her wedding to Alexis co-founder Johnny Barbara in November 2019. Courtesy Devon Windsor
  • When Napster founder Sean Parker wed Alexandra Lenas in 2013 the pair had a medieval-themed wedding, and the bride wore buttermilk, embellished Elie Saab. Photo: Alexandra Lenas
    When Napster founder Sean Parker wed Alexandra Lenas in 2013 the pair had a medieval-themed wedding, and the bride wore buttermilk, embellished Elie Saab. Photo: Alexandra Lenas
  • In 2012, Countess Stephanie de Lannoy married Prince Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, to become Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg. The bride wore a custom-made Elie Saab gown. Getty Images
    In 2012, Countess Stephanie de Lannoy married Prince Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, to become Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg. The bride wore a custom-made Elie Saab gown. Getty Images
  • For her 2016 wedding to hairstylist Paolo Soffiatti, Italian fashion blogger Eleonora Carisi wore an open backed, long-sleeved, embroidered lace gown by Elie Saab. Photo: Eleonora Carisi
    For her 2016 wedding to hairstylist Paolo Soffiatti, Italian fashion blogger Eleonora Carisi wore an open backed, long-sleeved, embroidered lace gown by Elie Saab. Photo: Eleonora Carisi
  • For her 2016 wedding to Bobby Dejban, influencer and laChambre founder Sahar Sanjar wore a buttermilk gown by Elie Saab. Photo: Sahar Sanjar
    For her 2016 wedding to Bobby Dejban, influencer and laChambre founder Sahar Sanjar wore a buttermilk gown by Elie Saab. Photo: Sahar Sanjar
  • When designer Elie Saab's son, Elie Saab Junior, married Christina Mourad in July 2019, the bride wore four custom-created Elie Saab dresses for the three-day event. Photo: ParAzar Productions
    When designer Elie Saab's son, Elie Saab Junior, married Christina Mourad in July 2019, the bride wore four custom-created Elie Saab dresses for the three-day event. Photo: ParAzar Productions
  • Another European royal opted to marry in Elie Saab. For her 2013 wedding to Prince Felix, Princess Claire of Luxembourg wore a lace gown with a train by the Lebanese designer. Getty Images
    Another European royal opted to marry in Elie Saab. For her 2013 wedding to Prince Felix, Princess Claire of Luxembourg wore a lace gown with a train by the Lebanese designer. Getty Images
  • Kuwaiti couturier Yousef Al Jasmi was the designer behind the heavily embellished fitted gown worn by Keyshia Ka’oir when she married rapper Gucci Mane in 2017. Photo: Keyshia Ka’oir
    Kuwaiti couturier Yousef Al Jasmi was the designer behind the heavily embellished fitted gown worn by Keyshia Ka’oir when she married rapper Gucci Mane in 2017. Photo: Keyshia Ka’oir
  • Lebanese blogger and influencer Lana El Sahely wore a dreamy Elie Saab beaded gown for her 2015 marriage to Ali Awada. Photo: Lana El Sahely
    Lebanese blogger and influencer Lana El Sahely wore a dreamy Elie Saab beaded gown for her 2015 marriage to Ali Awada. Photo: Lana El Sahely
  • Said Gutseriev wed student Khadija Uzhakhovs in 2016, the ceremony is rumoured to have cost $1 billion. The 20-year-old bride wore a lavish lace and beaded gown by Elie Saab. Photo: Khadija Uzhakhovs
    Said Gutseriev wed student Khadija Uzhakhovs in 2016, the ceremony is rumoured to have cost $1 billion. The 20-year-old bride wore a lavish lace and beaded gown by Elie Saab. Photo: Khadija Uzhakhovs