Inside Celio Saab & Zein Qutami's Iconic Wedding
Inside Celio Saab & Zein Qutami's Iconic Wedding
Celio and Zein’s Wedding Was a Love Letter to Lebanon
Designer suits, Arab flair, and a crowd that knew how to dance! Celio Saab, son of Lebanese fashion icon Elie Saab and Claudine Saab, and Jordanian/Palestinian bride Zein Qutami, daughter of Munir and Rania Qutami, just pulled off one of the most unforgettable weddings Lebanon has seen.
It was more than elegance. It was culture, couture, and celebration, all wrapped in one legendary weekend.
👗 3 Dresses, 1 Magical Night
When your father-in-law is Elie Saab, you don’t wear a dress, you wear a moment. Or in Zein Qutami’s case, three!
1. Pre‑wedding soirée: "Rose Sable" tribal‑queen gown
Set in the rugged mountains of Faqra, Zein wore a rose‑sand evening dress with a flowing cape, embroidered with Elie Saab’s signature arabesques. The tonal look, designed to echo Lebanon’s earthy hues, was both minimalist and evocative: Zein described it as "a celebration of Lebanese identity… something that wouldn’t compete with the surroundings but would speak the same language"
2. Ceremony at Bkerke Church: Silver‑embellished ballgown
For the religious ceremony, Zein chose a dramatic long‑sleeved ivory gown, featuring a structured corset, full ball‑skirt, cathedral train, and thousands of shimmering silver embroidery details. A voluminous tulle veil and silk bow added regal flair. The gown took five sketches, three prototypes, and 780 hours to craft.
3. Reception party: 'Midnight Muse' mermaid in Rose Sable
The final look was a sleeveless mermaid‑silhouette dress in a deep Rose Sable tone, with a plunging V‑neck, fitted bodice, and an overskirt train around 4.5 m long. Decorated densely with linear crystal embroidery, sequins, and diamond‑shaped stones, it was meant for candlelit sparkle and dance‑floor drama. As Zein put it: “radiant and unapologetically glamorous… boldness and femininity in perfect balance; powerful, yet graceful”
Each one said something different. Together? They said bride of the year.
👑✨ The Guests & The Vibe
The guest list was nothing short of iconic. The First Lady of Lebanon, Naamat Aoun, known for her timeless elegance, arrived in a gold Elie Saab gown, a fitting tribute to both national pride and high fashion.
From there, the star power only grew. Among the crowd were international and regional icons like Nieves Álvarez, Nancy Ajram, Assi El Hallani, Nadine Nassib Njeim, Hande Erçel, Karen Wazen, Jessica Azar, and Balqees Fathi a lineup worthy of a red carpet.
And the vibe? Pure magic. From designer looks to heartfelt toasts, the night was filled with love, music, and meaning, capped off by unforgettable live performances from Assi El Hallani, Nancy Ajram, and Elissa!
This wasn’t just a wedding. It was a celebration of Arab elegance at its finest. Hallani’s heartfelt performance, dedicated to the couple, became one of the evening’s most unforgettable moments.
🎬 Final Scene
As fireworks crowned the Beirut skyline and music swelled into the early hours, Celio and Zein didn’t just close a wedding. They opened a new chapter in Arab style, culture, and love.
A weekend Lebanon won’t forget.