Serena Williams Wedding: Bride Wears Versace Gown; Kim Kardashian Among Wedding Guests
Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian are officially married.
On Thursday, the couple was spotted arriving at The Contemporary Art Museum New Orleans. Williams had a three-car envoy. Meanwhile, prior to the ceremony, the Reddit co-founder was photographed in shorts and a sleeveless tee as he spoke with the wedding planner, Preston Bailey. He was carrying his suit and shoes in his hand, Daily Mail reported.
The bride wore a Versace couture gown and wedge-heeled Nike shoes during the wedding rehearsal dinner. However, it remains unknown what Williams wore on her big day. Meanwhile, her bridal bouquets, which comprised of Vanda orchids, were from Mayesh.
Williams and Ohanian kept their wedding date a secret. However, on Wednesday, a day before their wedding date, the couple hosted a star-studded pre-wedding celebration dinner. Still, the majority of Williams' celebrity pals only arrived on Thursday to keep the rehearsal from drawing too much attention.
TMZ reported that Kim Kardashian has arrived in New Orleans. The "Keeping Up With the Kardashian" star slipped on a tight black dress and reportedly headed straight to Williams and Ohanian's wedding ceremony. Her husband, Kanye West, did not join her on the trip.
Aside from Kardashian, the star-studded wedding guests include Beyoncé, JAY-Z, Ciara, La La Anthony, Kelly Rowland, Eva Longoria, Jose Baston, Caroline Wozniacki, David Lee and the Knowles family. Vogue's editor-in-chief Anna Wintour also attended Williams' big day, Daily Mail reported.
New Edition members Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe, Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant were also spotted at the venue. They will be performing for the big night. Bobby Brown didn't make it. When the group was asked about his absence, Bivins shouted: "Got a gag order."
A number of New Orleans groups like Restored, Naughty Professor and the traditional marching brass band Paulin Brothers Brass Band were invited as well to entertain the wedding guests. According to one performer, the bands will rotate from room to room.
As for what Williams wants on her big day, a trumpet player said: "She wants tradition New Orleans jazz from us." Aside from treating the guests with entertaining music, they will enjoy doughnuts from District Donuts Sliders Brew.
There is also a spin-on carousel that was built a few days ago for Williams and Ohanian's nuptials. According to a production crew member, it took four days to set up the venue of the female athlete and tech mogul's big day.
The publication noted that there will be no photos from inside the event per Williams' request. She also did the same on her pre-wedding rehearsal dinner.
According to E! News, guests were given Yondr pouches upon arrival where they need to place their phones. It was collected and locked so it can't be used during the party.
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