Against the glittering backdrop of the Tyrrhenian Sea, Venus Williams is preparing to say “I do.”
Today, the tennis legend will exchange vows with actor and producer Andrea Preti in one of the most breathtaking settings in the Mediterranean: a cliffside lighthouse on the Italian island of Ischia, just off the Amalfi Coast.
Perched 564 feet above the waves, the Punta Imperatore Lighthouse feels like something out of a romance film, with golden light, endless sea views, and a love story ready for its next chapter.
The 45-year-old tennis icon and her 37-year-old fiancé have chosen a ceremony that is as cinematic as it is intimate. The lighthouse, transformed into a boutique hideaway, will serve as the stage for their vows, with the horizon stretching endlessly beyond them. It is a setting that speaks not just of beauty but of destiny.
After the ceremony, the celebration will continue at Lisola, an exclusive waterfront restaurant already hailed as one of Italy’s temples of Mediterranean dining. Chef Nino Di Costanzo and master pizzaiolo Ivano Veccia will treat guests to a Naples-inspired feast with wood-fired pizzas, fresh seafood, and dishes that capture the soul of the Amalfi Coast.
Family has been at the heart of every detail. Serena Williams, Venus’s younger sister, lifelong doubles partner, and closest confidante, has been by her side through the entire planning process. Married to Alexis Ohanian since 2017 and now a mother of two, Serena has taken on the role of quiet orchestrator, ensuring Venus’s wedding day feels as extraordinary as her career.
In the days leading up to the ceremony, both families arrived on Ischia, their presence turning the island into a hub of glamour and anticipation. On the eve of the wedding, they will gather for an intimate seaside dinner reached by boat, a candlelit evening filled with laughter, Neapolitan classics, and the promise of tomorrow.
The couple’s romance, which went public just over a year ago, first blossomed in Nerano, a postcard-perfect town along the Amalfi Coast. Sailing through the sparkling waters together, they discovered the magic of Ischia and decided it was the place where they would promise forever.
For Venus, whose 14 Grand Slam titles and decades of dominance have made her an icon, the wedding marks a rare moment off the court where love takes center stage. Preti, born in Copenhagen and raised in Italy, brings his own sense of European glamour, balancing a career in both fashion and film with projects like One More Day, A Professor, and Temptation.
Together, they are writing a new chapter, one as sweeping and unforgettable as the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast itself.