Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams married actor and model Andrea Preti on Saturday, Dec. 20. The pair met during Milan Fashion Week in 2024, and it seems they were hooked on each other from the get-go, getting engaged in January 2025 — just six months later.
The pair enjoyed five days of celebration, a few pool parties, and even a second wedding in honor of their relationship.
Williams, 45, and Preti, 37, had a ceremony in Italy in September as well, just eight months after getting engaged. However, that wedding was not official. Williams told Vogue that while the couple had dreamed of a wedding in Italy, they ‘didn’t have enough time to do the paperwork—because (Williams is) a foreigner, it can take about eight months.’
That’s what prompted their second wedding at their home in Palm Beach, Florida. Here’s what to know.
What did the couple do over their five-day celebration?
According to Vogue, the pair celebrated for five days leading up to their wedding this past Saturday. The report indicates that the parties started on Monday after Serena Williams gifted the couple a yacht. Venus and Andrea then had 10-12 of their closest family and friends on the boat.
Tuesday was the bridal shower. Wednesday, a pool party and dinner in Miami. Thursday, a day of competition with their friends and family, competing in volleyball, tennis, dodgeball, wheelbarrow races, and pickleball.
Friday saw the beginning of their official union. An early-morning courthouse wedding was the setting. The pair arrived at 6:45 a.m. so they could have the courthouse to themselves. Then, Saturday was the ceremony.
Venus Williams’ wedding dress
What song did the couple dance to?
The couple’s first dance was to ‘I Only Have Eyes for You’ by the Flamingos. Preti entered the ceremony with his mother to the song ‘I’ll Be There’ by the Jackson 5. Venus was introduced to ‘Ovunque Sarai’ by Irama.