Anisha Isa Kalebic at the Berbedak Mandi ceremony on Jan. 10.Photo:Muash Rosman
Muash Rosman
Prince Abdul Mateen of Bruneiand Anisha Isa Kalebic are tying the knot in epic fashion!
“Honored to play a role in the Brunei royal wedding,” the Malaysian bridal designer captioned theInstagramimages on Jan. 6. “Witness the grace of Yang Mulia Dayang Anisha Rosnah Adam Isa Kalebic in our custom-made baju kurung in intricately woven tenunan Brunei, as she embraces elegance during her Khatam Quran event.”
Anisha Isa Kalebic at the Khatam Quran event last weekend.Muash Rosman
The bride was all smiles in the traditional dress, which featured a shimmering print plus embellished sleeves and skirt line. She completed the look with a white hijab anddazzling diamond ringon her left ring finger.
On Wednesday, Anisha made a statement in lace for the Berbedak Mandi ceremony at Istana Nurul Iman. Prince Mateen’s sweetheart was bright in a white long-sleeve dress overlaid with lace and pulled her hair back under a coordinating veil, adding a hint of glimmer with diamond and pearl statment earrings. Royal photographer Rosman identified the outfit as another Teh Firdaus creation, and shared a bit about the ceremony onInstagram.
Anisha Isa Kalebic at the Berbedak Mandi ceremony on Jan. 10.Muash Rosman
On Thursday, the Sultan of Brunei’s son participated in a solemnization ceremony on the fifth day of a10-day royal wedding, theAssociated Pressreported. The male-only Islamic marriage was held at the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei, and saw Mateen affirm the acceptance of the Akad Nikah, according to UAE newspaperThe National.
Prince Abdul Mateen sits during his solemnization at Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei on Jan. 11.Brunei’s Information Department via AP
Brunei’s Information Department via AP
The event was held at Istana Nurul Iman, the official palace of Prince Mateen’s father, the Sultan of Brunei. Powdering ceremonies have been popular in Malaysia and Brunei for hundreds of years, and Mateen and Anisha’s celebrations were held separately.
“Majlis Istiadat Berbedak, ‘The Powdering Ceremony’ 10.01.24,” Prince Mateen, 32, captioned a carousel featuring photos of the event for his 2.5 millionInstagramfollowers.
Prince Abdul Mateen signs documents after his solemnization at Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei on Jan. 11.Brunei’s Information Department via AP
The bride and groom both wore traditional red wedding attire for the ceremonies, and Mateen offered a slight smile as his father poured scented oil on his palms.
Prince Mateen is the fourth son and 10th child of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and often accompanies his father on official royal engagements. He was long considered among the most eligible royal bachelors — until now! The Sultan of Brunei announced Mateen’s engagement to Anisha in October 2023, reportedly after a few years of dating.
Prince Abdul Mateen (left) and Anisha Isa Kalebic (right) during their royal powdering ceremonies at Istana Nurul Iman on Jan. 10.RUDOLF PORTILLO/AFP via Getty Images (2)
RUDOLF PORTILLO/AFP via Getty Images (2)
Anisha is the granddaughter of the Sultan’s special advisor, Pehin Dato Isa, and the AP reported that she owns a fashion brand and tourism business. The groom is a helicopter pilot major in the Royal Brunei Air Force — and the wedding isn’t over just yet.
The festivities will continue Sunday with a royal wedding banquet, with guests invited from across the globe. On that same day, a parade is set to be held around Brunei’s capital, Bandar Seri Begawan. The first major royal wedding of the year is due to conclude on Jan. 16.
The royal powdering ceremony of Prince Abdul Mateen on Jan. 10.Brunei’s Information Department via AP
While the guest list for Sunday’s royal banquet remains under wraps, Prince Mateen and his father attended the state funeral ofQueen Elizabethin September 2022 and returned to London for the coronation ofKing CharlesandQueen Camillain May 2023. The following month, they traveled to Jordan for the royal wedding ofCrown Prince HusseinandPrincess Rajwa, whichPrince WilliamandKate Middletonalso attended. The Sultan was also a guest at the Prince and Princess of Wales’ royal wedding at Westminster Abbey in 2011, sparking speculation that the couple might be at his son’s banquet on Sunday.
Prince Abdul Mateen leaves the solemnization ceremony at Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque on Jan. 11.MOHD RASFAN/AFP via Getty Images
MOHD RASFAN/AFP via Getty Images
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On New Year’s Eve, Prince Mateen posted thefirst portraitwith Anisha on social media, revealing her dazzling diamond ring one week before their royal wedding began on Jan. 7.
“Wishing you all the best for 2024 💫,” he captioned the snap.
Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei and Anisha Isa Kalebic smile in a shot he shared to Instagram on Dec. 31, 2023.tmski/Instagram
tmski/Instagram
source: people.com
