- Ryan Thomas and Lucy Mecklenburgh looked in high spirits in the French Riviera
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Guests have started to arrive at the exclusive resort in the French Riviera as Nada Adelle and PrettyLittleThing billionaire Umar Kamani kickstart their four-day wedding celebrations.
Lucy Mecklenburgh and her fiancé Ryan Thomas have shared photos to Instagram from the luxury Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, the exclusive resort linked to Eden Rock, owned by Pippa Middleton 's in-laws.
From May 2 to May 5, guests will stay in one of the 111 rooms at the secluded hotel, where it costs £3,000 per night for a junior suite - and there's a two-night minimum stay.
The former TOWIE star, 32, looked in high spirits as she took a selfie in one of the mirrors inside the resort alongside her pal Caroline Thomas, who is married Ryan's brother, Adam.
Lucy put her best fashion foot forward in a chic grey trouser suit and a white t-shirt and Caroline was in a casual monochrome black and white baseball jacket with some trousers and some striped trainers.
![Lucy Mecklenburgh posed with her pal Caroline Thomas - who is married to Ryan's brother - at the resort](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/02/12/84364717-13374985-image-a-45_1714647736703.jpg)
Lucy Mecklenburgh posed with her pal Caroline Thomas - who is married to Ryan's brother - at the resort
![Ryan reacted to voice coach Stevie Mackey's speech to Umar as some of the guests enjoyed Italian food yesterday evening](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/02/12/84364715-13374985-image-m-48_1714647758392.jpg)
Ryan reacted to voice coach Stevie Mackey's speech to Umar as some of the guests enjoyed Italian food yesterday evening
![Umar popped the question in Côte d'Azur back in 2021, which made choosing the wedding location a straightforward task for Nada. Above: The pair pictured in 2023](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/02/12/84364789-13374985-image-m-74_1714648500123.jpg)
Umar popped the question in Côte d'Azur back in 2021, which made choosing the wedding location a straightforward task for Nada. Above: The pair pictured in 2023
Lucy, Ryan, Caroline and Scott - who is Ryan's other brother - flew out of Liverpool John Lennon Airport yesterday and travelled to Côte d'Azur, a two-hour-and-20 minute flight away.
Scott, a motivational speaker and entrepreneur, posted a picture at the airport with the caption: 'We're on our way,' tagging both the bride and groom in the snap.
The group shared photos of them eating at the luxury resort's restaurant, with Lucy tucking into a Mediterranean-style meal of grilled fish on a bed of tomatoes.
Some of the guests had a 'boy's night' on the evening before the nuptials started, and dined at Italian restaurant Mamo Michelangelo, which has been visited by A-listers such as Jay Z and Beyoncé.
They were treated to vocals by singer and voice coach, Stevie Mackey while they dined, with Ryan waving to the camera while sat next to him.
In a touching, yet hilarious speech, Stevie can be heard saying to Umar: 'He wanted to sing so bad that he became my friend. I have to say one thing,' he said, before breaking out into song.
'I love you brother, but you will never, never, never sing,' he said before being greeted with a round of applause.
Umar - dressed in a tan blazer and crisp white shirt - looked very impressed, as he laughed hysterically while nodding his head.
![Scott, Ryan's brother, tagged the bride and groom and said they were 'on their way' yesterday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/02/12/84364719-13374985-Scott_Ryan_s_brother_tagged_the_bride_and_groom_and_said_they_we-m-32_1714650736671.jpg)
Scott, Ryan's brother, tagged the bride and groom and said they were 'on their way' yesterday
![Some of the guests had a 'boy's night' before the wedding celebrations started today](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/02/12/84364753-13374985-Some_of_the_guests_had_a_boy_s_night_before_the_wedding_celebrat-a-71_1714648133959.jpg)
Some of the guests had a 'boy's night' before the wedding celebrations started today
![Umar - dressed in a tan blazer and crisp white shirt - looked very impressed by Stevie's speech, as he laughed hysterically while nodding his head](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/02/12/84364739-13374985-image-a-62_1714647885992.jpg)
Umar - dressed in a tan blazer and crisp white shirt - looked very impressed by Stevie's speech, as he laughed hysterically while nodding his head
![The group of four were snapped outside Liverpool Airport yesterday as they travelled to the French Riviera for the wedding](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/02/12/84364733-13374985-The_group_of_four_were_snapped_outside_Liverpool_Airport_yesterd-m-33_1714650777290.jpg)
The group of four were snapped outside Liverpool Airport yesterday as they travelled to the French Riviera for the wedding
Ryan and Umar have been friends for years, with the billionaire posing for photos with the Thomas clan in 2020.
The Coronation Street star uploaded a snap with Umar and referred to him as 'family' as he posed alongside his younger twin brothers Scott and Adam on Instagram.
He captioned the picture: 'Family....a group experience of love & support', which saw the entrepreneur comment with a heart emoji.
During Ryan's stint on Celebrity Big Brother in 2018, Umar showed his support by flying a Pretty Little Thing helicopter which said '#Ryan to win' over the CBB house.
Bride Nada, who has already changed her Instagram handle from her maiden name to Kamani, showed her breathtaking view of the French Rivera from her private jet, along with pre-wedding presents for herself and guests, courtesy of Dior.
Speaking to Vogue Arabia , Nada revealed the four-day wedding celebration will include a poolside welcome party, a white wedding with a surprise performance, and an Indian ceremony, all held in different hotel locations.
![Ryan Thomas shared an Instagram snap of himself with his brothers Scott and Adam and Umar Kamani in 2020](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/02/12/30563800-13374985-_Love_support_Ryan_Thomas_shared_an_Instagram_snap_of_himself_wi-m-90_1714649144010.jpg)
Ryan Thomas shared an Instagram snap of himself with his brothers Scott and Adam and Umar Kamani in 2020
![Scott and Ryan opted to go for Mamo's for a 'boy's night' before the nuptials](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/02/12/84364737-13374985-Scott_and_Ryan_opted_to_go_for_Mamo_s_for_a_boy_s_night_before_t-a-68_1714647987317.jpg)
![Lucy went to the resort's restaurant for a grilled fish and tomato dish](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/02/12/84364735-13374985-Lucy_went_to_the_resort_s_restaurant_for_a_grilled_fish_and_toma-a-67_1714647981153.jpg)
Scott and Ryan opted to go for Mamo's for a 'boy's night' before the nuptials (left), whereas Lucy went to the resort's restaurant for a grilled fish and tomato dish (right)
![Future Miss Pretty Little Thing has jetted to the French Rivera to start her wedding celebrations to billionaire entrepreneur Umar Kamani](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/01/16/84323659-13371619-Future_Miss_Pretty_Little_Thing_has_jetted_to_the_French_Rivera_-a-68_1714577276006.jpg)
Future Miss Pretty Little Thing has jetted to the French Rivera to start her wedding celebrations to billionaire entrepreneur Umar Kamani
![Ryan's brother, Scott, shared a snap of the luxury Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, the exclusive resort linked to Eden Rock, owned by Pippa Middleton 's in-laws](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/02/12/84364749-13374985-image-a-77_1714648796321.jpg)
Ryan's brother, Scott, shared a snap of the luxury Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, the exclusive resort linked to Eden Rock, owned by Pippa Middleton 's in-laws
Umar popped the question in Côte d'Azur back in 2021, which made choosing the wedding location a straightforward task for Nada.
'There is a place more special to us than any other. It has defined many of the most wonderful moments in our relationship,' Nada said.
She added: 'Picturing ourselves in this place we love, surrounded by the people we love, seemed completely natural and perfect.'
Unlike most weddings that span no longer than 24 hours, Umar and Nada planned a three-day itinerary for their special day.
On Thursday, guests commence celebrations at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc with a poolside party.
The white-themed bash will conclude with a grand firework display, and guests will enjoy belly and fire dancers.
But they shouldn't party too hard because Nada and Umar will tie the knot the following day, with a ceremony at the Grand Allée before a black-tie dinner.
'Things will get a little more relaxed and perhaps even wild at the afterparty, though, with special guest performances to wow our guests,' Nada said.
![The laywer-turned-model had a glorious view of the French Rivera - the location where she will wed Umar](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/01/16/84323661-13371619-The_laywer_turned_model_had_a_glorious_view_of_the_French_Rivera-a-69_1714577285078.jpg)
The laywer-turned-model had a glorious view of the French Rivera - the location where she will wed Umar
![Guests arrived at the secluded Hotel du-Cap-Eden-Roc ready to commence the lavish wedding celebrations](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/01/16/84323657-13371619-Guests_arrived_at_the_secluded_Hotel_du_Cap_Eden_Roc_ready_to_co-a-70_1714577291623.jpg)
Guests arrived at the secluded Hotel du-Cap-Eden-Roc ready to commence the lavish wedding celebrations
![Umar and Nada welcomed guests with Dior perfumes named 'Eden Roc' - after the wedding location](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/01/16/84323655-13371619-Umar_and_Nada_welcomed_guests_with_Dior_perfumes_named_Eden_Roc_-a-71_1714577311288.jpg)
Umar and Nada welcomed guests with Dior perfumes named 'Eden Roc' - after the wedding location
The three-day celebrations will conclude with a lavish Indian wedding, complete with an extravagant feast and Bollywood music.
Taking to Instagram, Nada shared a glimpse into the A-List location as she arrived on Wednesday.
A gift signed 'Mrs Kamani' waited for her on a private jet from Dior. Meanwhile, guests arrived to gifted Dior toiletries in their rooms.
The wedding celebrations come after a whirlwind romance for Umar and Nadia, who only stepped out publicly together for the first time in March 2020.
The Manchester-based model, who boasts 555,000 Instagram followers, has been featured in publications such as Look Magazine and Harper's Bazaar.
The law graduate, who delights in showcasing her jet-set lifestyle to her many fans on social media, has also fronted a campaign for Beyonce's Ivy Park, as well as working with make-up brand L'Oreal.
Umar, from Manchester, is the son of billionaire Boohoo founder Mahmud Kamani.
In 2012, Umar and his brother Adam co-founded PrettyLittleThing after witnessing the phenomenal success of Boohoo - with their company now enjoying a host of celebrity endorsements including Khloe Kardahsian, Hayley Bieber, Little Mix, Nicole Scherzinger and Paris Hilton.
Before he founded his firm, which is forecast to be worth around £2.1billion by next year, Umar was an amateur boxer, who previously confessed to only caring about partying and chasing women.
The businessman lives a very glamorous lifestyle, filled with overseas trips, flashy cars and dazzling accessories, which he regularly photographs and fills his Instagram feed with.
One day he's 'topping up his vitamin D' in the infinity pool at the luxury Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel in Italy, where a sea view suite will set you back nearly £3,000 a night.
The next, he's at the wheel of a Riva yacht cruising along the Amalfi coast before posing on the bonnet of his £264,000 Rolls-Royce Dawn in Beverly Hills.
You might also find him behind the wheel of his £300,000 Lamborghini Aventador roadster or the coupe version with personalised number plate. For more rugged trips, he has two Hummers and a £92,000 customised Mercedes G-class.
He's often spotted lunching at Nobu in Malibu, California, in a pair of £450 Gucci slippers, with a gold Rolex on his arm.
He hung out with Kylie Jenner at the Coachella music festival in California. All events are, naturally, recorded on his smartphone, which at one point had a £790 Louis Vuitton cover.
When he wanted to launch PLT in the US four years ago, he offered a six-figure sum to reality TV star Kylie Jenner, half-sister of Kim Kardashian, to appear in one of his £15 orange dresses.
'It's all about the hustle,' he previously admitted. 'I knew I wanted to be in those circles because I'm obsessed with power.'
Power duly followed. The Kylie Jenner coup led to sales increasing ten-fold and allowed him to buy a seven-bedroom mansion in the Hollywood Hills, complete with basketball court.
His five-year plan, he's previously said, is 'to make as much money as possible' and escape his father's shadow, admitting that half the reason Mahmud helped him start PrettyLittleThing was to 'get me on the right track'.
'I'm a rich man's son and that's not what I want to be,' he said. 'So yes, I have got something to prove. I want to be the rich man. I want to be the successful person.' He added: 'If you're going to be in competition, I would rather keep it in the family.'
In 2019, society bible Tatler named Umar its eighth most eligible bachelor, alongside the Duke of Roxburghe and former One Direction star Harry Styles.
![In 2012, Umar (pictured with Nada) and his brother Adam co-founded PrettyLittleThing after witnessing the phenomenal success of Boohoo](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/08/11/47093211-13172859-In_2012_Umar_pictured_with_Nada_and_his_brother_Adam_co_founded_-a-32_1709898171753.jpg)
![Umar with his glamorous Nada](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/08/11/47093203-13172859-Umar_with_his_glamorous_Nada-a-33_1709898171778.jpg)
In 2012, Umar (pictured with Nada) and his brother Adam co-founded PrettyLittleThing after witnessing the phenomenal success of Boohoo
![Umar (pictured with Nada) lives a very international lifestyle and his Instagram feed shows him thoroughly part of the jet-settter crowd](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/08/12/47093237-13172859-Umar_pictured_with_Nada_lives_a_very_international_lifestyle_and-a-17_1709899945381.jpg)
Umar (pictured with Nada) lives a very international lifestyle and his Instagram feed shows him thoroughly part of the jet-settter crowd
Umar and his fiancée Nada made their first public outing together in March 2020, a month after going Instagram official, with the couple attending the Yeezy Season 8 show during Paris Fashion Week from Kanye West's brand.
In 2006, Umar started working for the fashion family business as a manager, while attending theatre school. He went on to study international business at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Mahmud's father Abdullah moved the family to Kenya, where many Indian families had prospered under the British Empire.
Mahmud was born there in 1964, but four years later the Kamanis were forced to flee to Britain by increasing unrest and draconian employment laws that favoured native Kenyans.
They settled in Manchester, where the entrepreneurial Abdullah sold handbags on a market stall to feed his family, before investing in property and founding the wholesale textile business Pinstripe, where Mahmud worked, using family connections in India to source garments.
By the early 2000s, the firm was selling nearly £50 million of clothing a year to High Street names such as New Look, Primark and Philip Green's Topshop.
Spotting the potential in the growth of the internet, Mahmud set up his online retailer in 2006 that would deliver their own-branded fashion at rock bottom prices, starting out with just three staff and operating out of a Manchester warehouse.