Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Greek-Nigerian NBA superstar, married his longtime girlfriend Mariah Riddlesprigger in a private three-day wedding celebration at the Costa Navarino resort in southern Greece.
The wedding featured a mix of Eastern Orthodox and Catholic ceremonies, themed parties, and the introduction of Giannis' first wine label.
The guest list included NBA stars, celebrities, and the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Antetokounmpo and Riddlesprigger have been together for a decade and have three children together.
The wedding ceremony took place at Navarino Hills with a view of the Navarino Bay. The preparations were kept private with strict restrictions on media coverage.
Riddlesprigger has also launched her own clothing brand, "Sincerely, Mariah," inspired by notable people she has met over the years.
Giannis Antetokounmpo plays for Milwaukee Bucks. Last season, he averaged 30.4 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game.
He led the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA championship since 1971 in 2021.
Khris Middleton served as the best man at the wedding.
The three-day celebration included a "white party", "Nigerian night", and a wedding banquet.
Around 200 guests arrived in private jets and helicopters for the wedding, including Giannis' Bucks teammates, coach, and team president, LeBron James and Serena Williams.
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