Venus Williams, 45, stepped out in Sant’Angelo, Italy, wearing an all-white ensemble as she gears up for her wedding to fiancé Andrea Preti. The tennis great wore a white dress and black sneakers while riding a golf cart through the village, signaling a festive mood in the run-up to a private ceremony.
She completed the look with a custom white sun hat bearing the words “SIG.RA PRETI,” a nod to her anticipated status as Mrs. Preti. Eyewitnesses at the outing also reported that other members of the wedding party were seen in coordinating gear, including T-shirts reading “Team Groom” and “Team Bride.”
The couple is expected to exchange vows in an intimate ceremony on the Italian island of Ischia, off the coast near the Amalfi Coast. Following the ceremony, guests are anticipated to attend a Naples-inspired reception at Lisola, a waterfront restaurant on Ischia, before celebrating with a private dinner and coastal views. The cliffside lighthouse venue on Ischia has been mentioned in reports as the backdrop for the nuptials, underscoring the couple’s preference for a low-key, scenic ceremony.
Williams and Preti confirmed their engagement in July, after months of speculation about the pair’s romance. The duo were first linked publicly in July 2024 when they were spotted boating along the Amalfi Coast, according to coverage from People. Since then, they have largely kept their relationship out of the public eye. Williams has not publicly commented on the wedding specifics beyond noting in past interviews that her fiancé has encouraged her to continue playing tennis, a message she has carried into their engagement period.
Williams’ sister, Serena Williams, has teased a high level of involvement in the wedding preparations. Serena told People this month that she has been handling a significant amount of planning, including helping decide on dresses and hairstyles. She described the process as involving many options and said she has been coordinating potential looks and options with the family, emphasizing her role in managing the event’s logistics.
The Williams family has kept most details close to the vest, and Williams’ camp has not issued public comments beyond reiterating the engagement and the couple’s plans for a private ceremony. The Ischia plans come as the family anticipates a celebration that blends personal style with a Naples-inspired culinary experience for their guests.
As the wedding date approaches, the public-facing details remain focused on fashion- and location-forward elements—white attire, a Mrs. sign on a custom hat, and a celebration set against a historic Italian coastline. Visitors to Ischia and Sant’Angelo may catch glimpses of the wedding party in coordinated outfits while the couple maintains a relatively quiet approach to the event. The final guest list and timing have not been disclosed, and representatives for Williams did not respond to requests for comment.
The upcoming ceremony marks another milestone in the high-profile tennis star’s life off the court, with a celebration that appears designed to honor both privacy and a stylish, sunny Italian setting. The Ischia-island celebration, paired with a Naples-inspired menu, is slated to reflect a blend of personal taste and regional charm, underscoring the couple’s approach to a meaningful but intimate ceremony.