On Thursday, November 16, 2017 tennis star Serena Williams married her “prince” Reddit co-founder, Alexis Ohanian. The setting – the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans with a French theme centered around Beauty & the Beast.
The bride wore a custom Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen for the ceremony. While the groom suited up in Giorgio Armani.
Serena Williams in her Alexander McQueen gown moments before the ceremonyAlexis Ohanian with Reddit co-founder Steve HuffmanFinishing touches
Their two-month old daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. was carried down the aisle by her grandmother and William’s mother, Oracene Price.
Bridesmaids including sister, Venus Williams wore custom Galia Lahav
The couple wrote and recited their own vows before the big “I do.”
It’s Official: The kiss “I do”Everyone is all smiles as the new Mr. & Mrs. Ohanian walk down the aisle
There was an abundance of celebrities in attendance including Anna Wintour, Kim Kardashian West, Eva Longoria, Beyonce, Kelly Rowland,Ciara, and Caroline Wozniacki.
Squad Goals: Lala Anthony, Ciara, & Kelly Rowland strike a pose before the ceremonyKim Kardashian West leaves for the ceremonyEva Longoria & Jose Baston arrive for the ceremonySelita Banks arrives for the ceremonyNicole Ari Parker & Boris Kodjoe arrive for the ceremonyNewly engaged tennis star Caroline Wozniacki & recently retired basketball player David Lee arrive for the ceremony hand-in-handColton Haynes and guest arrive for the ceremonyAnna Wintour seated beside Ciara front row for the ceremonyKim Kardashian West, Kelly Rowland, Beyonce, Ciara, Anna Wintour and smile for the camera before the ceremony beginsGuests look on happily and teary-eyed during the ceremonyCiara and Eva Longoria mingled during the receptionBeyonce is all smiles at the reception
The bride changed into a Versace gown for the ceremony with a removable skirt. The happy couple cleared the dance floor post dinner to have their first dance.
Dancing to “Tale as Old as Time,” and segueing into “If I Can’t Have You.”
Official family portraits!
The couple with family, bridesmaids, and groomsmen.Serena Williams, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., & Alexis Ohanian Sr.