Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo tied the knot with longtime partner Mariah Riddlesprigger in a lavish wedding ceremony in Greece, his home country. The couple, who have been together since 2014, celebrated their love in a three-day event at the luxurious Costa Navarino resort, according to Greek outlet Proto Thema.
The wedding was a star-studded affair with 200 close friends and family, including NBA royalty like LeBron James, Bucks teammates Khris Middleton, and former teammate Jrue Holiday, as well as other notable figures. The ceremony itself was described as a unique blend of Greek Orthodox and Catholic traditions, reflecting the couple’s diverse backgrounds, according to Sportskeeda.
Festivities kicked off on Friday with a stylish welcome party that featured a “strictly white” dress code. On Saturday, the celebration paid homage to Antetokounmpo’s Nigerian heritage with a cultural event inspired by his roots. The grand finale was the wedding ceremony on the third day, where the couple officially became husband and wife.
The buzz surrounding the event started last week as members of their inner circle shared social media posts from Greece. Hailee Lopez, wife of Bucks center Brook Lopez, posted a photo on Instagram from Mykonos with Riddlesprigger, captioning it, “Celebrating you is easy.” Another post featured Riddlesprigger in a white mini dress and veil, hinting at the impending nuptials.
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Antetokounmpo and Riddlesprigger, who are parents to three children—Liam (4), Maverick (3), and Eva (11 months)—got engaged last fall, confirming their engagement to *People*. Their wedding in Greece was a beautiful culmination of their nearly decade-long relationship.
As for Antetokounmpo, the 29-year-old is gearing up for his 12th NBA season with the Bucks. The team wrapped up the 2023-24 season with a 49-33 record, though Antetokounmpo was sidelined during the playoffs due to a calf injury. The Bucks were eliminated in the first round by the Indiana Pacers, who later advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Bucks are set to open the upcoming NBA season on October 23rd with a road game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Fans are eager to see how Antetokounmpo, now freshly married and rejuvenated, will lead the Bucks in their quest for another championship.
