Venus Williams Marries Andrea Preti During Multi-Day Florida Celebration

Tennis icon Venus Williams is married.

Williams, 45, confirmed this week that she and longtime partner Andrea Preti officially tied the knot during a five-day wedding celebration in Palm Beach, Florida, marking a new chapter in the champion’s personal life as she prepares to return to professional competition.

The festivities took place over the weekend and culminated a months-long celebration of the couple’s union, which included a ceremony in Italy in September. Williams shared the news through social media and in comments published alongside a fashion feature highlighting the Palm Beach events.

“We all love each other so much,” Williams said in a statement released with images from the celebration. “It was just the happiest, most beautiful, sweetest day.”

The Florida events were held in Palm Beach, a meaningful location for Williams, whose family moved to the area in the 1990s so she and her sister Serena could train at a renowned tennis academy. According to details shared publicly, the week included intimate gatherings with close family and friends and culminated in a formal ceremony.

The wedding was planned by event designer Jennifer Zabinski and documented by photographer David Bastianoni, according to Vogue’s announcement of the marriage.

Williams previously explained that while the couple had dreamed of marrying in Italy, where Preti was raised, logistical hurdles led them to hold a second ceremony in the United States. “We had this dream to do our wedding in Italy,” Williams said. “But we didn’t have enough time to do the paperwork. Because I’m a foreigner, it can take about eight months. So we decided to have a second wedding.”

Williams described the Palm Beach experience as fleeting but deeply meaningful. “They always say weddings go so fast, and they do,” she said.

Reflecting on the week, she credited her sister with helping orchestrate part of the celebration, including a private yacht gathering for close relatives and friends.

Preti, a Danish-born Italian model and actor, has largely remained out of the public spotlight, though Williams acknowledged his support earlier this year during her return to competition. In July, after winning a tour-level singles match and becoming the second-oldest woman to do so, Williams publicly thanked her then-fiancé, who attended the match.

The marriage comes as Williams continues to defy expectations on the court. After a 16-month absence from tournament play, she returned to competition in Washington and has announced plans to begin her 33rd season on the WTA Tour in January, starting in Auckland.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.