History, pain, joy, and legacy, all wrapped up in the finery of silk, satin, and lace, that is the sentiment Middle Eastern bridal designers bring to the table for your special day. Here are some labels you need to know.
Maison Yeya by Yasmin Yeya
Maison Yeya by French-Egyptian designer Yasmin Yeya offers would-be brides 5 couture collections to pick from. These are named ‘Shades of White’, ‘Utopia’, ‘Les Valenciennes’, ‘Les Réfugiées d’Amour’, and ‘Ta Grace’. Each collection features celestial gowns that have unique origins. ‘Les Valenciennes’, for example, comes from the city of Valencia, and features gorgeous creations made of tulle petals, cordonnée lace, and silk gazar. Maison Yeya is at once delicate and powerful in its fashion language. Their creations offer every bride the chance to step into her long-awaited, real-life fairytale.
Leena Sobeih
Palestinian-British Leena Sobeih runs a one-woman show from her ‘little studio’ in Manchester, UK. She recently gained mainstream attention for crafting her own wedding dress. Each piece is made-to-order to allow complete customization, putting Leena’s intention and care to detail on display. But the most unique feature of her creations is her incorporation of Tatreez, the traditional Palestinian technique of embroidery, that takes her pieces from simply beautiful to works of art, carrying meaning in each handmade stitch.
Reem Acra
You know you can always count on a Lebanese designer for your wedding gown and Reem Acra is one of the designers leading the charge. Her intricately embroidered and layered wedding gowns frequently grace the red carpets of the Oscars, Grammys, and Golden Globes, worn by stars like Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Halle Berry, and Selena Gomez.
Zuhair Murad
The ceremonial union of two souls is a sacred event, one that demands intention and devotion. When choosing a wedding dress, that’s the assignment, and Zuhair Murad just gets it. From tulle-filled princess gowns to embellished mermaid gowns, his creations offer every girl her dream wedding ensemble. His gorgeous Bridal Spring 2025 collection offers dresses that serve as tapestries, inscribed with meaning and emotion, in a palette of white and ivory
Rami Al Ali
Each handcrafted gown in Syrian-born designer Rami Al Ali’s bridal couture collection celebrates feminity, from its statement silhoutettes to the more minimal designs. Delicate detailing and sleek tailoring make slipping into each piece a luxurious experience.
