The 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days stars, who appear in season 7 of TLC’s hit reality series, married in a lavish wedding at Bebek Halls in Abdelfattah’s home city of Amman, Jordan, on Sept. 26, 2023.
The couple tells PEOPLE that their top priorities for their nuptials — which were attended by 300 guests — included “a big celebration” with Abdelfattah’s family and say “I do” “like a prince and princess.”
“We wanted a wedding with a royalty vibe,” explains 22-year-old model Abdelfattah, who took the reins on pulling together the couple’s dream event.
Tigerlily Taylor and Adnan Abdelfattah pose at their September 2023 wedding.
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“Adnan did all of the planning down to every detail to make sure that everyone had a good party and great food,” Taylor, 41, says. “He loved planning it and says if he can do it 10 more times, he will.”
The groom also executed the wedding on an extremely tight schedule.
“He did it all in 11 days and even designed and hand delivered the wedding invitations,” Taylor adds.
Befitting their royal theme, the couple opted for elegant modern décor touches and filled the venue with purple, blue and white flowers, including orchids.
Tigerlily and Adnan Abdelfattah hold hands at their September 2023 wedding.
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Taylor wore three different dresses for the occasion, beginning with a “more conservative,” long-sleeved dress by Milla Nova to be introduced to Abdelfattah’s family. She then changed into a long-sleeved gown by Dina Hawidi, completed by a glittery tiara.
“This was my favorite dress and the one we walked down the aisle to and were introduced to the public in,” Taylor recalls.
She finished her wedding fashion parade with a strapless Milla Nova dress for the reception and a night of celebrating and dancing.
Guests enjoyed a buffet dinner featuring food from various different countries, followed by an array of desserts including kunafa (a traditional Arabic treat made with phyllo dough), baklava, candy, cakes and cheesecake, as well as a Nutella fountain.
Abdelfattah pulled out all the stops to entertain
the couple’s guests, hiring 11 different performers including dancers and singers.
Adnan Abdelfattah and Tigerlily Taylor share a personal moment at their September 2023 wedding.
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Reflecting on their special day, Taylor tells PEOPLE it was the wedding “of my dreams.”
“It was like five Disney movies all in one, but very Aladdin vibes,” she adds. “I definitely felt like royalty!”
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Abdelfattah and Taylor, who is from Texas, first connected on Instagram and their relationship progressed quickly. Within four months, mom-of-two — who was previously married for 10 years and had vowed to never marry again — had said “yes” to Abdelfattah.
“Eleven days after we started talking, Adnan told me he wanted to marry me,” she recalls of their whirlwind romance.
Tigerlily Taylor and Adnan Abdelfattah pose by a car at their September 2023 wedding.
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Now, they are looking forward to starting a new chapter together as husband and wife. “[I am happy] to have an American wife who understands my future and my religion. If she converts to Islam, it’s so good for me in my life,” says Abdelfattah, who is Muslim.
He says he envisions “a life filled with love and building a new family” with his wife, adding, “I love every moment with Tigerlily.”
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As for Taylor, she feels lucky to “finally have love” in her life. “I’ve never experienced this before, and I’ve wanted it so badly,” she says. “My children adore [Abdelfattah], and they deserve the gift of having a healthy relationship and a healthy family. ”
“I feel complete with Adnan. My soul is happy. He is my rock,” she adds. “Our love is so strong and the connection is beyond anything I could have ever imagined.”
