The tennis world is celebrating a landmark personal moment for one of its most iconic figures, as Venus Williams has officially married Italian actor Andrea Preti. The former World No. 1 confirmed the marriage through coverage published by Vogue Weddings, bringing an end to months of speculation surrounding the couple’s relationship and engagement.
Their union was marked by an intimate Italian ceremony followed by a five-day celebration in Palm Beach, uniting family and close friends.
Vogue Weddings Announces Venus Williams and Andrea Preti’s Wedding
Vogue Weddings confirmed on December 23 that tennis legend Williams and Italian actor Preti have officially become husband and wife. The announcement came through an Instagram post that included multiple candid photographs showcasing the couple alongside family members, including Serena Williams, that captured genuine moments of celebration and togetherness.
In their caption, Vogue highlighted the couple’s journey by noting that following their Italian celebration in September, the pair finally exchanged vows in Florida during a fashion-filled week of festivities. The caption read:
Following their Italian celebration in September, the tennis legend and the actor finally tied the knot in Florida this past weekend with a fashion-filled week of events. “We all love each other so much,” Venus says. “It was just the happiest, most beautiful, sweetest day.”
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The five-day wedding in Palm Beach was orchestrated by wedding planner Jennifer Zabinski of JZ Events, a professional known for executing high-profile celebrations with attention to detail and style. Photographer David Bastianoni captured the moments throughout the festivities, documenting their celebration.
The photographs shared across social media showed Williams, Preti, and their loved ones displaying genuine affection and an authentic family connection. The couple can be seen kissing during the ceremony and at a beach, in front of the sea, with Serena giving a speech in another image.
An Eventful 2025 for Williams and Preti’s Love Story
The story of Williams and Preti began at an unexpected encounter during Milan Fashion Week in 2024. According to details shared by Vogue Weddings, the couple first met at the Gucci show, an event that neither had originally planned to attend. Williams was in Lake Como enjoying a sister’s trip when she received a last-minute invitation, while Preti happened to be at the same show despite not having initial plans to be there.
After the presentation, Sabato De Sarno, the brand’s former creative director, arranged an aperitivo for VIPs, and it was during this gathering that Andrea spotted Venus and decided to introduce himself. What started as a conversation about drinks led to a WhatsApp exchange arranged by Williams’ sister Lyndrea Price, who apparently recognized her sister’s interest in the charming actor.
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By July 2024, the couple was photographed together for the first time while vacationing in Nerano, Italy, along the Amalfi Coast. However, they remained committed to keeping their relationship largely out of the public eye, making only limited public appearances together. In January 2025, Venus posted a casual selfie from a Bahamas vacation on her Instagram Stories, calling Andrea “the best company,” offering a rare glimpse into their private bond.
The engagement became official on January 31, 2025, when Preti proposed during an intimate moment in Tuscany. Though the proposal happened early in the year, Williams kept the news private until December 2, when she shared stunning engagement photographs on Instagram that showed the couple relaxing together with her dog Harry, revealing that she had been engaged for nearly a year.
The couple had previously sparked engagement rumors in February 2025 when Williams was spotted wearing a diamond ring during a training session in Rome, followed by another public appearance wearing the ring at the Dsquared2 Fall/Winter 2025 show during Milan Fashion Week.
