or
Sign in with lockrMail
BREAKING NEWS
OK LogoPHOTOS

Inside Serena Williams’ Star-Studded New Orleans Rehearsal Dinner — See The Pics!

Serena Williams Rehearsal Dinner New Orleans Wedding Pics Long
Source: BACKGRID

Nov. 16 2017, Updated 6:38 p.m. ET

Link to FacebookShare to XShare to FlipboardShare to Email

Serena Williams is getting married today! The tennis pro is saying “I Do” to fiancé Alexis Ohanian in New Orleans, just a few months after the couple welcomed their first child, daughter Alexis Jr. Serena kicked off the wedding festivities with a star-studded rehearsal dinner last night — click through to see the pics!

Article continues below advertisement
Serena Williams Rehearsal Dinner New Orleans Wedding Pics 09
Source: BACKGRID

Serena opted for old-school glamor. The new mom wore a beaded white gown with strands of pearls draped over her back.

Article continues below advertisement
Serena Williams Rehearsal Dinner New Orleans Wedding Pics 10
Source: BACKGRID

The guest list for the night included Serena’s A-list friends, including Eva Longoria and her husband Jose Baston!

Article continues below advertisement
Serena Williams Rehearsal Dinner New Orleans Wedding Pics 08
Source: BACKGRID

Colton Haynes, a newlywed himself, was also a part of the party.

Article continues below advertisement
Serena Williams Rehearsal Dinner New Orleans Wedding Pics 02
Source: BACKGRID

Guests, like actress Nicole Ari Parker and her husband Boris Kodjoe, arrived to the venue via a private bus.

Article continues below advertisement
Serena Williams Rehearsal Dinner New Orleans Wedding Pics 06
Source: BACKGRID

Serena’s mom, Oracene Price, was also in attendance.

MORE ON:
Serena Williams

Want OK! each day? Sign up here!

Article continues below advertisement
Serena Williams Rehearsal Dinner New Orleans Wedding Pics 07
Source: BACKGRID

Serena held her rehearsal dinner at the Emeril Lagasse-owned restaurant, Meril, where guests dined on New American fare.

Article continues below advertisement
Serena Williams Rehearsal Dinner New Orleans Wedding Pics 03
Source: BACKGRID

After dinner, guests were treated to their very own exclusive Café Du Monde food truck, a New Orleans favorite famous for its beignets!

Article continues below advertisement
Serena Williams Rehearsal Dinner New Orleans Wedding Pics 11
Source: BACKGRID

Sister Venus Williams was spotted walking around New Orleans earlier that day with her boyfriend Elio Pis.

Article continues below advertisement
Serena Williams Rehearsal Dinner New Orleans Wedding Pics 05
Source: BACKGRID

Other guests reportedly in town for Serena’s wedding include Meghan Markle and Beyonce! While they weren't seen entering the restaurant, there was a back entrance and several black cars were seen coming and going from the venue, a source said.

Serena Williams Rehearsal Dinner New Orleans Wedding Pics 04
Source: BACKGRID

What do you think of Serena’s white-beaded rehearsal dinner gown? Sound off in the comments below!

More From OK! Magazine

    Opt-out of personalized ads

    © Copyright 2024 OK!™️. A DIVISION OF MYSTIFY ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK INC. OK! is a registered trademark. All rights reserved. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Offers may be subject to change without notice.