Giannis Antetokounmpo’s wedding was a slam dunk of love and celebration!
Greek Wedding Extravaganza
So, Giannis Antetokounmpo finally tied the knot with his longtime love, Mariah Riddlesprigger, and it was nothing short of epic. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar confirmed the news during an exclusive chat with People at a Degree event. The couple said "I do" in Greece, surrounded by their nearest and dearest. Giannis, whoโs hitting the big 3-0 in December, chose his homeland for this special moment. The 6’11" forward, originally from Athens, has been making waves in the NBA since the Bucks snagged him 15th overall in the 2013 draft.
Party Like a Greek-Nigerian Star
The wedding bash was a three-day fiesta at the Costa Navarino resort near Pylos. Sports Illustrated spilled the beans on the details: a white dress party on Friday, followed by a Nigerian-themed shindig on Saturday. The actual ceremony? A unique blend of Greek Orthodox and Catholic traditions. Among the 200 guests were some heavy hitters like Jrue Holiday, LeBron James, Serena Williams, and even the Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Bucks forward Khris Middleton had the honor of being Giannis’ best man. "We always talked about returning to Greece for our wedding," Giannis shared with People. It was a decision they made "as a couple," he said.
Family First, Always
Giannis and Mariah are proud parents of three adorable kids: sons Maverick Shai and Liam Charles, and daughter Eva Brooke. Reflecting on the wedding, Giannis said, "We had an incredible few days there together. We had fun. It was a celebration of our love. Now weโve become one. And Iโm happy that we did it. I feel like a lot of people had fun." The exact date of the wedding remains a mystery, but the couple did share some sweet Instagram moments from Greece in early September. "The good life! Taking over my Instagram again!!" they captioned one post. Another series of photos showed Mariah in a stunning white dress, with the caption, "Sometimes you gotta pop out and show."
Keeping It Low-Key
Despite being public figures, Giannis and Mariah have always kept their personal lives pretty private. Giannis announced their engagement during a press conference in September 2023, while talking about their volunteer work with the Milwaukee Diaper Mission. "Soon [Iโm going] to be married to this beautiful woman next to me," he said, pointing to Mariah, who was sporting a massive diamond ring. No more details were shared, but hey, sometimes less is more, right?
So, what do you think? Is this the start of a new power couple era in the NBA? Or will Giannis’ focus shift entirely to family life? Drop your thoughts below!
