Stars share stunning moments from Umar Kamani's 'next level' wedding to Nada Adelle

Nada and Umar Kamani with Adam and Caroline Thomas at their wedding in the South of France -Credit:Instagram/@Adamthomas21
Nada and Umar Kamani with Adam and Caroline Thomas at their wedding in the South of France -Credit:Instagram/@Adamthomas21


Guests have called it a "fairytale come true" as Manchester fashion boss Umar Kamani married his model love Nada Adelle. The jaw-dropping four day celebration has been dubbed "the next level wedding weekend" with literally no expense spared in the South of France.

Pretty Little Thing fashion founder Umar and new wife Nada have been showered with congratulations as a stream of pictures from the happy event were shared across social media at the weekend.

The couple have also now shared their first public post as "the Kamanis" with the caption: "forever with you" sharing more pictures from their wedding.

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A galaxy of superstars were invited to the event - which was held across four days over the Bank Holiday weekend. Millions of pounds were lavished on the celebrations which were held at the spectacular five star Hotel-Du-Cap Eden Roc in the Cap D'Antibes in the South of France.

Nada and Umar have celebrated their wedding -Credit:German Larkin
Nada and Umar have celebrated their wedding -Credit:German Larkin

Now Umar and Nada's famous friends and family have been sharing more of the magic moments from across the weekend. Star guests included supermodel Naomi Campbell, footballer Rio Ferdinand, Boyzone star Ronan Keating, pop superstar Christina Milian and boxer Anthony Joshua.

Famous Manchester friends included the showbiz Thomas family, with Ryan Thomas being Umar's best man for the occasion. And former Corrie star Richard Fleeshman near stole the show when he performed on stage during the first wedding celebration.

The following day he also played piano to accompany Bozyone star Ronan Keating as he performed on stage too. Ronan later showed off his rather impressive skill for Irish riverdancing at the reception too.

Guests were left stunned at the superstar surprises during the nuptials as well - which included Andrea Bocelli performing a memorable rendition of Con Te Partiro as Nada walked down the aisle in a bespoke Dior white bridal gown to meet Umar in his Tom Ford tuxedo suit.

Aisha Kamani, Mariah Carey (in gold) with Nada and Umar -Credit:German Larkin
Aisha Kamani, Mariah Carey (in gold) with Nada and Umar -Credit:German Larkin

Then there were gasps of delight at the first evening reception when Mariah Carey arrived on stage.

Umar, 36, who grew up in Chorlton, is the founder of Manchester's Pretty Little Thing fashion label, while Nada, 31, is a model and fashion influencer. Their wedding celebration came three years after they first announced their engagement, after Umar popped the question with a £1.45million diamond ring.

Christina Milian was among those posting after the "dream" celebration. She said: "A Next Level Wedding Weekend for the hopeless romantics. We laughed, we cried, we danced— we Sang with Mariah Carey! It was pure magic!"

Here's how the weekend all unfolded...

Day 1 - the pool party

Guests including Adam and Caroline Thomas dressed in all-white for the pool party -Credit:Instagram/ @AdamThomas
Guests including Adam and Caroline Thomas dressed in all-white for the pool party -Credit:Instagram/ @AdamThomas

The epic four day wedding party saw guests invited to a number of themed events, starting with a poolside welcome event.

The dress code was "all white" for Day 1 on the Riviera as guest enjoyed a casual poolside cocktail party before a raucous celebration with a rock band performing classics from The Killers and Kings of Leon.

Day 2 - the Western wedding

Andrea Bocelli with Nada and Umar -Credit:German Larkin
Andrea Bocelli with Nada and Umar -Credit:German Larkin

Day 2 brought the first traditional wedding celebration for the Kamanis. Guests were dressed in glamorous black tie to watch as Nada walked down from the historic chateau along a white rose clad walkway to meet Umar in Tom Ford tuxedo as the sea lapped behind them.

Those pictured in stunning ballgowns and suits outside the iconic French hotel included Manchester United footballer Rio Ferdinand and wife Kate, international supermodel Naomi Campbell and boxer Anthony Joshua.

As Nada made her way to the aisle, videos showed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli singing Con Te Partiro as some guests were left in tears at the emotional moment.

The wedding party then got into full swing inside the hotel's ballroom afer the nuptials. And Mariah Carey capped a memorable day with a stunning surprise performance much to the delight of guests. She appeared on stage wearing a glittering white and sheer sequin dress before taking to the mic.

Videos shared on social media showed her performing a host of her biggest global hits including Hero and It's Like That. Afterwards she was pictured mingling with guests including Anthony Joshua and Naomi Campbell.

Mariah, Anthony and Naomi -Credit:Instagram/@AnthonyJoshua
Mariah, Anthony and Naomi -Credit:Instagram/@AnthonyJoshua

Dancing on Ice champion Ryan was full of emotion as one of Umar's "best men" at the event. Partner Lucy also revealed that Ryan "smashed the best man's speech" at the wedding breakfast in her Instagram stories.

The bride and groom also had a memorable moment cutting into their gigantic traditional wedding cake that rose to eight tiers.

The evening unfolded with a huge star surprise in the form of global music icon Mariah Carey sashaying out onto the stage. Dressed in a stunning sheer and sequin clad dress, she performed a host of her biggest hits including Hero and We Belong Together.

Day 3 - the Indian wedding

Nada and Umar with Naomi Campbell -Credit:German Larkin
Nada and Umar with Naomi Campbell -Credit:German Larkin

For the traditional Indian wedding, guests were able to wear their most stunning embellished ensembles. The dress code was: "Colorful, Elegant Indian Attire" and the guests certainly did not disappoint.

Among those sharing their incredible outfits for the wedding were Rio Ferdinand and wife Kate, who dazzled in a pink and golden two piece, while Christina Milian wore a stunning bespoke purple gown.

Kate and Rio Ferdinand attending Umar and Nada's wedding celebrations -Credit:Instagram/@RioFerdy5
Kate and Rio Ferdinand attending Umar and Nada's wedding celebrations -Credit:Instagram/@RioFerdy5

Umar's proud dad Mahmud Kamani, founder of the Boohoo fashion empire, posted pictures alongside his son at the ceremony saying "Praise be to God".

Guests watched the traditional floral garland exchange, before celebrations got into full swing with plenty of song and dance.

Ronan Keating and Richard Fleeshman wowed guests -Credit:Instagram / @LucyMecklenburgh
Ronan Keating and Richard Fleeshman wowed guests -Credit:Instagram / @LucyMecklenburgh

Ronan Keating even broke into some Irish dancing after singing on stage with Richard Fleeshman on the piano.

Day 4 - the Disney brunch

The final day of the celebrations was a more relaxed affair, with guests invited to a brunch at the hotel. And upon arrival they were greeted by an incredible array of life-sized Disney characters.

Caroline Thomas and Lucy Mecklenburgh at the Disney brunch on day four of the wedding -Credit:Instagram/@LucyMecklenburgh
Caroline Thomas and Lucy Mecklenburgh at the Disney brunch on day four of the wedding -Credit:Instagram/@LucyMecklenburgh

Mickey, Daffy Duck and Goofy were the stars greeting the stars as they headed to tuck into Disney-themed waffles, fruits and treats.

Guests who attended the wedding shared their joy on social media across the weekend.

Joseph Fury wrote: "An incredible weekend celebrating our friends' special wedding."

The huge wedding cake -Credit:German Larkin
The huge wedding cake -Credit:German Larkin

Adam Thomas wrote: "Dreams really do come true! What a special few days spent with the NEW Mr and Mrs Kamani. Didn’t get many pictures as I wanted to enjoy and live in the moment as much as possible and it’s safe to say we did that!

"This weekend we will cherish for the rest of our life and that’s no exaggeration! Thank you for making everyone feel so welcome and loved…. you truly are… the perfect match for each other. You were made for each other!

Christina Milian was among guests at the wedding -Credit:Instagram/@ChristinaMilian
Christina Milian was among guests at the wedding -Credit:Instagram/@ChristinaMilian

"The pictures shared really do this wedding no justice. I think you really had to see it to believe it! We wish you nothing but happiness and love as you share the rest of your lives together!"

Naomi Campbell wrote: "Thank you for a divine weekend of love."