Tennis icon Venus Williams has shared her love story and engagement details with Vogue magazine, opening up about the romantic journey that led to her marriage to actor Andrea Preti. After keeping their relationship largely private since first connecting in summer 2024, Williams has now revealed the intimate moments and personal touches that defined her engagement and wedding celebrations.
The seven-time Grand Slam champion recently tied the knot with Preti across two countries in ceremonies that brought together close family and friends.
Vogue Weddings Celebrates Venus Williams and Andrea Preti’s Romance
Vogue magazine recently featured the wedding story of tennis legend Williams and her husband, Preti, bringing their private romance into the spotlight through exclusive coverage and intimate photographs.
The publication posted about the couple on their official Instagram page, sharing details about their journey and how their relationship began when the two met unexpectedly during Milan Fashion Week events in 2024.
According to Vogue’s coverage, neither Williams nor Preti was originally supposed to attend the events where they first connected, making their chance encounter all the more meaningful.
Williams announced her engagement publicly on Instagram on December 2, sharing a carousel of photos with the caption “Engaged 1/31/25,” which revealed that the proposal had taken place nearly a year earlier. The social media post marked the first time she had shared official engagement photos publicly, though rumors about the couple’s relationship status had circulated throughout 2025 after she was spotted wearing a diamond ring.
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In her exclusive interview with Vogue, Venus opened up about the magical moment when Preti proposed. The couple had traveled together to Tuscany for a getaway focused on relaxation and togetherness. She remembered the details of that special day, saying, “Andrea and I love to take little trips, and we went to a wonderful place with thermal waters.”
As evening approached, Preti had something important he wanted to share with his girlfriend. “He asked, ‘Do you want to hear my wish?'” Venus remembered, noting that she eagerly responded yes to hear what was on his mind.
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The moment that followed transformed the evening into an unforgettable memory. “When I turned around, he had the ring in his pocket. He said, ‘Do you want to marry me?'” she shared. Her reaction was instinctive and genuine, rooted in her athletic personality and how she expresses pure joy. “I couldn’t stop jumping up and down and laughing and smiling because that’s what I do when I win big matches,” Venus explained.
The couple’s story, now shared publicly, reflects a rare blend of privacy and celebration from one of sport’s most enduring figures. Through Vogue’s intimate coverage, Williams offered fans a glimpse into a deeply personal chapter, marking a joyful new beginning beyond her legendary tennis career.
