Miss Lebanon 2018 Maya Reidy’s Lavish Wedding in Athens

Miss Lebanon 2018, Maya Reidy, has been making headlines after⁣ celebrating her second wedding in Athens, Greece, with her husband, Lebanese businessman Fahmy Karagola.

According to reports, the second wedding ceremony was performed by Egyptian artist​ Amr Diab, who sang at the wedding, with clips of his performance shared on social ‌media.

Who‌ is Maya Reidy?

Maya Raidy is a Lebanese‌ citizen, born⁣ in 1995‌ to a Russian mother ⁤and ⁣a Lebanese father. She studied pharmacy at ​the Lebanese American University in Beirut and graduated in 2020.

Miss Lebanon Title

Maya⁢ Reidy ⁤was elected Miss Lebanon in‌ 2018 but did not return the crown the following year, ⁤instead keeping it for four consecutive​ years.‍ Due to Lebanon’s economic crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, the ⁤pageant was not held until‍ Yasmina Zaytoun took over the current Miss Lebanon ⁤title in 2024.

Miss Universe Aspirations

When Maya Reidy won the Miss Lebanon title‌ in 2018, Lebanese people had high hopes of her returning ⁢the Miss Universe ⁤title to Lebanon, as she bears a striking resemblance to Miss Lebanon and Universe 1971, ⁣Georgina Rizk.

Controversy ‌and Criticism

Maya Reidy has sparked controversy several⁤ times due to her strong ⁤resemblance to former Miss Universe Georgina Rizk.

Regret and ​Reflection

After⁤ winning the Miss⁣ Lebanon title, Maya Reidy expressed her regret at ⁤holding the title for more than a year, stating that she would have gladly given up the⁣ title if it meant the country was doing ⁢well and a new queen‍ could take over.

Marriage and Wedding ​Celebrations

Maya Reidy married Lebanese businessman Fahmi Karagola ‌in Britain in May 2024 ⁣and held a second wedding ceremony in Athens, Greece, which was attended by ⁣600 guests.

Wedding Preparations and Celebrations

The⁢ couple had several celebrations leading up ⁣to the big wedding night, including a pre-wedding party ⁢under the slogan “Love in⁣ the Outdoors” held on the beach in Athens.

Wedding ​Dress and Designer

The bride, Maya, wore a ‍wedding dress designed by⁤ renowned Lebanese designer Georges Hobeika, which took 714 hours of meticulous manual work.