Venus Williams stuns in ‘magical’ lace wedding gown as she marries Andrea Preti in beautiful ceremony: ‘It sparkles…’

Venus Williams wore the most ‘magical and perfect’ gown for her wedding with Andrea Preti. See all the photos and learn about the special details of her dress.

Tennis legend Venus Williams has officially tied the knot — again. After a breathtaking celebration in Ischia, Italy, in September, she legally married actor Andrea Preti in an elegant courthouse ceremony in Palm Beach, Florida, on December 19. In an interview with Vogue, published December 23, Venus shared the intimate details of her second ceremony and the ‘perfect’ gown that brought her sister to tears. Also read | Venus Williams shares never-seen-before engagement photos with Andrea Preti

For her Florida nuptials, Venus chose a custom creation by Georges Hobeika that perfectly captured the ‘ethereal yet bold’ aesthetic she envisioned. The gown was a masterclass in contrast, featuring a structured, corset-style top with a defined sweetheart neckline and delicate spaghetti straps, as well as intricate, heavy ornamental white embroidery and lace appliques layered over a semi-sheer, nude bodice.

A form-fitting design that transitioned at the knees into a crisp, solid white silk train, providing a clean finish to the textured lace above, Venus’s wedding gown came with a sheer tulle veil that extended far beyond the train, complemented by a simple diamond necklace and matching studs. Venus described the dress as a reflection of the setting, telling Vogue, “The way it sparkles, the transparency — it reminds me of the ocean and sea.”

Finding the dream dress wasn’t without its hurdles. Venus admitted that a sample wasn’t available to try on initially, leading to a high-stakes fitting during Paris Fashion Week: “I was in Paris for a day, and I said, ‘I have to go try this dress.’ It was crazy, but somehow we made it work,” she told Vogue, adding. “I wanted my sister [Isha Price] to come up, and when she did, she started crying. It was just perfect.”

Venus also credited celebrity manicurist Gina Edwards for her bridal nails and opted for a sleek side-parted hairstyle and glowing makeup to maintain a timeless feel for her wedding look.