Anisha Isa Kalebic and Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei are going to create history by being married in a spectacular ceremony!
Anisha is making a fashion statement during this week, which has been a very busy week for the pair, who are in the midst of a royal wedding that will last for ten days, beginning on January 7 and ending on January 16. Fans were able to get their first peek at her embracing bridal themes last weekend, when designer Teh Firdaus presented her initial look in photographs taken by Muash Rosman.
The photographs were posted to Instagram on January 6 with the comment “Honored to play a role in the Brunei royal wedding,” which was written by the Malaysian bridal designer. “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.”
When the bride wore the traditional dress, which included a dazzling design as well as embroidered sleeves and skirt line, she was positively beaming with happiness. The ensemble was finished off with a sparkling diamond ring on her left ring finger and a white hijab that she wore over her head.
During the Berbedak Mandi event that took place in Istana Nurul Iman on Wednesday, Anisha made a statement while wearing lace. A white long-sleeve dress that was layered with lace was worn by Prince Mateen’s girlfriend. She tucked her hair back beneath a veil that matched the outfit, and she added a touch of shine to her look by wearing diamond and pearl statement earrings. Using his Instagram account, royal photographer Rosman revealed that the garment was yet another invention of Teh Firdaus. He also provided some information about the occasion.
A shower of blessings was bestowed upon HRH Prince Abdul Mateen and YM Dayang Anisha Rosnah binti Adam by those who are closest to them and most dear to them. The photographer posted an Instagram carousel with the following: “This momentous occasion was graced by parents, siblings, and revered elders, enveloping the soon-to-be-wedded couple in an aura of glamour and tradition.”
A solemnization ceremony took place on Thursday, the fifth day of a royal wedding that lasted for ten days, according to the Associated Press. The event was attended by the son of the Sultan of Brunei. According to the United Arab Emirates publication The National, Mateen confirmed his approval of the Akad Nikah during the Islamic marriage ceremony that was performed at the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan, which is the capital of Brunei. These ceremonies were only open to males.
Following the conclusion of the ceremony, the groom sat in a white bridal gown, surrounded by candles, and signed the necessary paperwork. After thereafter, Prince Mateen exited the mosque in a luxurious automobile, and as he drove away, he waved to the people who had gathered to see him.
Despite the fact that Anisha was not seen, she was the focus of attention during a royal powdering ritual that took place on Wednesday. The ceremony that is historically known as Istiadat Berbedak requires members of the bride and groom’s immediate family to bless them by putting a powder paste to their hands in order to bring about fertility and riches, as stated by The National.
Istana Nurul Iman, the official residence of Prince Mateen’s father, the Sultan of Brunei, served as the venue for the celebration. Powdering rituals have been a common practice in Malaysia and Brunei for hundreds of years, and Mateen and Anisha’s festivities were conducted independently from one another.
Prince Mateen, who is 32 years old, described the event as “Majlis Istiadat Berbedak, ‘The Powdering Ceremony’ 10.01.24” in the description of a carousel that included photographs of the event for his 2.5 million Instagram followers.
For the festivities, both the bride and groom wore traditional red wedding clothes. Mateen gave his father a faint grin as he sprinkled fragrant oil on his hands. The bride and groom both wore traditional red wedding dress.
As the fourth son and tenth child of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Prince Mateen often travels with his father to attending formal royal events. He is also the tenth child overall. It was long thought that he was one of the most eligible royal bachelors, but that is no longer the case. According to reports, Mateen and Anisha had been dating for a few years prior to the Sultan of Brunei making the announcement of their engagement in October 2023.
Anisha is the granddaughter of Pehin Dato Isa, who serves as the special adviser to the Sultan. According to the Associated Press, Anisha is the owner of a fashion company as well as a tourist firm. Although the wedding is not yet finished, the groom is a helicopter pilot major in the Royal Brunei Air Force. The wedding is still in progress.
Following the conclusion of the ceremonies on Sunday, there will be a royal wedding feast, to which visitors from all over the world will be invited. On the same day, a parade is scheduled to take place in the vicinity of Bandar Seri Begawan, which is the capital of Brunei. Beginning on January 16, the first big royal wedding of the year is scheduled to come to a close.
Prince Mateen and his father went to the state burial of Queen Elizabeth in September 2022, and then went back to London for the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla in May 2023. The guest list for the royal feast that will take place on Sunday is still being kept a secret. They went to Jordan the next month to attend the royal wedding of Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa, which also included Prince William and Kate Middleton. The event was attended by the Middletons herself. Additionally, the Sultan was present for the royal wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales, which took place at Westminster Abbey in 2011. This event sparked rumors that the pair would be present at the dinner that his son is hosting on Sunday.
One week before the royal wedding between Prince Mateen and Anisha started on January 7, Prince Mateen uploaded the first image of the couple on social media on New Year’s Eve. In the picture, he also revealed Anisha’s beautiful diamond ring.
His caption for the photograph said, “Wishing you all the best for the year 2024 💫.”
