Khadija Uzhakhova

Khadija Uzhakhova (; born c. 1996) is a Russian woman of Ingush origin, known primarily as the wife of Russian-British businessman Said Gutseriev, son of billionaire oligarch Mikhail Gutseriev. She gained international media attention following her extravagant wedding in March 2016, widely reported as one of the most expensive weddings in history.

Early life and education Uzhakhova was born around 1996 in Ingushetia, Russia, sharing the same ethnic homeland as the Gutseriev family. At the time of her marriage, she was a dentistry student at the Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry.

Marriage On 26 March 2016, Uzhakhova married Said Gutseriev in a lavish ceremony held in Moscow. At the time of the wedding, she was approximately 19–20 years old, while Said was 28. The celebration brought together more than 600 guests and featured live performances by Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Iglesias, Sting, Alla Pugacheva, and Patricia Kaas.

Wedding attire For the ceremony, Khadija wore a custom Elie Saab haute couture gown, reportedly weighing approximately 11–25 kilograms, adorned with sparkling crystal embellishments and a long train. She also wore a diamond tiara, watch, earrings, and necklace to complete her bridal look.

Personal life Khadija and Said Gutseriev have four children together. The couple resides primarily in London.