Legendary tennis player Venus Williams, winner of seven Grand Slam singles titles, made her marriage to Italian actor and former model Andrea Preti official during an exclusive five-day ceremony in Florida, after having celebrated a symbolic wedding in Italy months earlier.

The union consolidates one of the most relevant personal stories in sports in 2025 and confirms a new stage in the Life of the former world number one.

Venus Williams and Andrea Preti formalize their union in Florida

The newlyweds went to a courthouse in Florida last Friday to legalize their union, while the main ceremony took place on Saturday with family and close friends at a residence the tennis player owns in Palm Beach, according to statements Williams made to Vogue magazine.

The wedding marked the formal end of a process that had begun months earlier in Europe, when the couple decided to symbolically seal their love in Italy.

Five days of exclusive and sporting celebrations

The ceremony was the grand finale to five days of celebrations that included yacht trips—paid for by her sister Serena Williams—dinners at high-end restaurants, and sporting activities such as volleyball, pickleball, and obstacle courses.

Venus Williams, 45, revealed that she wore ten custom-made dresses during the festivities, Among them was a special creation by renowned Lebanese designer Georges Hobeika, which transformed the event into a combination of luxury, sport, and fashion. A love story born in fashion and strengthened by adversity. Williams and Preti, 37, met during Milan Fashion Week in September 2024, and according to the tennis player herself, they felt an immediate attraction. Shortly after beginning their relationship, Venus was diagnosed with adenomyosis, a disease of the endometrial tissue that required surgery. According to the athlete, Andrea Preti was a key figure during the most challenging moments of the medical process, strengthening the bond between them.

The Symbolic Wedding in Italy and the Decision for a Second Ceremony

The couple celebrated a first symbolic wedding on September 18 in the Italian town of Ischia, fulfilling their wish to marry in the Mediterranean country. However, administrative issues forced them to postpone the legalization of the marriage.

“But we didn't have enough time for the paperwork; since I'm a foreigner, it can take about eight months. So we decided to celebrate a second wedding,” explained Venus Williams.

This new ceremony, focused on the tennis player's family and personal roots, allowed them to definitively formalize the union and close an unforgettable chapter in the life of one of the most iconic figures in world tennis.

With this union, Venus Williams begins a new stage off the courts, remaining a global icon in sports, culture, and lifestyle.