Live UpdateFrom the Liveblog of Thursday, June 1, 2023
Lebanese designer Elie Saab made bridal gown for Jordanian royal wedding
Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein and Saudi Rajwa Alseif wave to well-wishers during their wedding ceremonies in Amman, Jordan, June 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)
Lebanese designer Elie Saab made the bridal gown for today’s royal wedding in Jordan, a spokeswoman for the haute couture outfit says.
Jordan’s royal court kept the dress’ designer a closely guarded secret, and wouldn’t comment even after bride Rajwa Alseif arrived at the wedding ceremony in a sleek gown with long sleeves, an asymmetrical neckline and a flowing train.
Marilyne Mossino, a spokeswoman for Elie Saab, confirms that the Lebanese fashion icon was behind the wedding dress.
Mossino said Britain’s Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, also wore Elie Saab, an elegant ready-to-wear pink gown with a high neck and elaborate embellishments.
