Pioneering Muslim model Hanaa Ben Abdesslem who was the first Arab woman to pose for the Pirelli calendar weds in her Tunisian hometown - and dons a string of outfits including a dress made from real GOLD thread

  • Tunisian model Hanaa Ben Abdesslem, 28, tied the knot two weeks ago
  • The brunette beauty married Amerpal Lamba after a five month engagement 
  • The couple married at a four-star hotel near Hanaa's hometown of Nabeul
  • Glamorous guests took to Instagram to share photos of the beautiful ceremony 

Pioneering Muslim model Hanaa Ben Abdesslem has tied the knot in a stunning ceremony. 

The Vogue Arabia cover girl, 28, who has walked for the likes of Chanel and Oscar de la Renta, married her Pakistan-born fiancé Amerpal Lamba in her hometown of Nabeul, Tunisia, last month after a whirlwind engagement. 

Social media photos shared by friends show the bride beaming as she danced with her handsome husband at the reception at the four-star La Badira hotel, surrounded by a gaggle of glamorous guests. 

Honouring her heritage, Hanaa wore outfits by exclusively Tunisian designers for the lavish two-day affair, Vogue Arabia reported.

Hanaa Ben Abdesslem, 28, who has walked for the likes of Chanel and Oscar de la Renta, married her Pakistan-born fiancé Amerpal Lamba in her hometown of Nabeul, Tunisia, pictured

Hanaa Ben Abdesslem, 28, who has walked for the likes of Chanel and Oscar de la Renta, married her Pakistan-born fiancé Amerpal Lamba in her hometown of Nabeul, Tunisia, pictured

A social media video shared by Hanaa shows the bride wearing traditional Tunisian dress as she takes part in a ceremony on the first day of the wedding
The light-hearted video, screengrab pictured, shows the bride smiling as she dances

A social media video shared by Hanaa shows the bride wearing traditional Tunisian dress as she takes part in a ceremony on the first day of the wedding. The couple were married in July

After arriving in a twinkling gold gown and matching veil by Tunisian designer Ahmed Talfit, the bride changed into a traditional Dokhla, as pictured in an Instagram photo

The festivities kicked off on Thursday 25 July when Hanna took part in a traditional henna ceremony alongside close friends and family. For the evening Hanaa wore a traditional Tunisian outfit that was worn by her mother on her wedding day. 

Hanaa shared a video from the intimate ceremony on her Instagram account. 

Celebrations continued with the wedding the next day which was topped off by a reception at the stunning La Badira hotel.

After arriving in a twinkling gold gown and matching veil by Tunisian designer Ahmed Talfit, the bride changed into a traditional Dokhla. 

Glamorous guests included businesswoman Gunay Aliyeva, pictured, who dazzled in a silver cocktail dress
Actress Salma Abu Deif, pictured, who looked striking in a red gown

Glamorous guests included businesswoman Gunay Aliyeva, left, who dazzled in a silver cocktail dress and actress Salma Abu Deif, right, who looked striking in a red gown

The reception at the four-star La Badira hotel was attended by glamorous guests. A marquee was specially constructed for the event. Pictured, a snap shared by Jihen Karoui

The reception at the four-star La Badira hotel was attended by glamorous guests. A marquee was specially constructed for the event. Pictured, a snap shared by Jihen Karoui

Vogue Arabia reported the outfit was made from real gold thread and took more than a year to make. 

At some point during the weekend, Hanaa also wore a glittering green gown. 

Hanaa might not be a household name in Britain but she is well-known in her native Tunisia and the Middle East, where she shot to fame in 2007 after coming runner-up in the Lebanese version of Project Runway. 

A successful career in the fashion industry has followed in the years since. 

Several guests, including businesswoman Gunay Aliyeva, posted about how beautiful Hanaa looked in her traditional Tunisian outfit, as pictured here

Several guests, including businesswoman Gunay Aliyeva, posted about how beautiful Hanaa looked in her traditional Tunisian outfit, as pictured here

Hanna has graced the pages of French Vogue, walked the runway for Givenchy and Ralph Lauren, and made headlines in 2012 when she became the first Muslim model to be cast in a Lancome campaign. 

She was also the first Arab model to be featured in the Pirelli calendar.

Speaking once to New York Magazine, Hanaa - who does not smoke or drink alcohol - said she was determined to change the perceptions of modelling in Tunisia. 

'(People in Tunisia) have this misconception of what modeling is about,' she said. 'Modeling can be a career choice, too. I plan to change this misconception within my culture.'

Hanaa walked down the aisle in a twinkling gold gown and matching veil by Tunisian designer Ahmed Talfit. The outfit, pictured, caught the light perfectly as she made her entrance

Hanaa walked down the aisle in a twinkling gold gown and matching veil by Tunisian designer Ahmed Talfit. The outfit, pictured, caught the light perfectly as she made her entrance

Guests stood as the bride made her entrance in the stunning gown by Ahmed Talfit. Her veil blew in the wind as she walked. Ahmed Talfit also designed a second outfit worn by Hanaa

Guests stood as the bride made her entrance in the stunning gown by Ahmed Talfit. Her veil blew in the wind as she walked. Ahmed Talfit also designed a second outfit worn by Hanaa

Hanaa and Amerpal shared a quiet moment alone in front of their guests. The couple became engaged in March this year when Amerpal popped the question in Switzerland

Hanaa and Amerpal shared a quiet moment alone in front of their guests. The couple became engaged in March this year when Amerpal popped the question in Switzerland

Little is known about her new husband Amerpal Lamba, other than that the pair were introduced at a charity event on Lake Como. 

Recalling their meeting, Amerpal told Vogue Arabia: 'We were introduced through our mutual friends and on our first date, I told her, "You are going to be my wife".'

The couple became engaged in March this year when Amerpal popped the question on a snow-covered mountain in Switzerland. 

Gushing over the proposal on Instagram, Hanaa wrote: 'Out of all of my fingers, this one is now my favorite! It sure does have a ring to it… Never thought I could experience such joy until I met you. 

'You have opened my heart to a new part of life, making it complete. I say yes to you my darling, I say yes to life, to an endless love. He stole my heart, so I'm stealing his last name!'  

Hanaa might not be a household name in Britain but she is well-known in her native Tunisia and the Middle East. Pictured, with Caroline Scheufele and Rita Ora on the Front Row of the Ralph & Russo Haute Couture Spring Summer 2016 show at Paris Fashion Week in September 2016

Hanaa might not be a household name in Britain but she is well-known in her native Tunisia and the Middle East. Pictured, with Caroline Scheufele and Rita Ora on the Front Row of the Ralph & Russo Haute Couture Spring Summer 2016 show at Paris Fashion Week in September 2016

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