Zein Qutami Marries Celio Saab in Glam Lebanese Wedding
The wedding weekend was split across two dreamy events. The pre-wedding bash, held on July 17 with sweeping mountain views and a towering 10-tier cake, set the tone. But it was the July 19 ceremony at Lebanon's historic Bkerki Church that stole the spotlight. The guest list? Only 1,000+ big names like Nancy Ajram, Karen Wazen, and Balqees Fathi.
Meet Zein Qutami
Raised in Abu Dhabi, Zein is known for her soft-glam aesthetic and warm social media presence. She's a lifestyle influencer with roots in both Palestine and Jordan. Her love story with Celio began in Dubai in 2021 and reached its dreamy peak with a custom-designed engagement ring and now, an unforgettable wedding.
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Naturally, the gowns were the talk of the town. Elie Saab designed two custom masterpieces for his daughter-in-law.
For the ceremony, Zein wore a long-sleeved, silver-embroidered gown with a cathedral train and a matching veil and headpiece. The caption on Instagram read:
"Five sketches, three prototypes, and 780 hours later... We take you behind the scenes of Zein's custom creation by Maison Elie Saab."
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The second gown, worn during the candlelit reception, was pure drama: a champagne-toned mermaid silhouette with a plunging neckline, a 4.5-meter overskirt, and intricate crystal and sequin embroidery.
In her Harper's Bazaar Arabia interview, Zein described the look as 'something radiant and unapologetically glamorous.' She added, 'The look was designed to embody boldness and femininity in perfect balance; powerful, yet graceful.'
A Love Story Worth the Hype
The Qutami-Saab wedding wasn't just a celeb-studded fashion fantasy—it was a celebration of heritage, style, and modern Arab romance.
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