Then, with all eyes on her, Serena emerged in a dramatic strapless, belted Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen princess gown with a cape, carrying a bouquet of white roses and sparkling with jewelry by XIV Karats, worth $3.5 million in total. Alexis, in an Armani suit, was smiling from ear to ear as Serena slowly walked up the aisle to join him.
Serena being Serena, her wedding was the GwOAT. Greatest Wedding of All Time.
A second line parade then led everyone back inside where the band was playing “Be Our Guest” and an around-the-world-themed dinner by Creative Edge Parties was served. As guests found their seats at four long tables named after Serena’s Grand Slam wins, the newlyweds were introduced as Mr. and Mrs. Alexis Ohanian, and Serena debuted her second dress of the evening, a dramatic beaded, feathered Versace moment that made her look like a fashion-forward superwoman.
Everyone looked duh-vine, and most important, Serena looked so happy in her Alexander McQueen princess gown. She’s a new mom, and her face says it all: #blessed.
Drink and Be Merry…and then Drink Gatorade
At the reception, each table was named for one of Serena’s Grand Slam wins. “Where are you sitting? Me? I’m at Wimbledon 2010.” That’s baller.
But you guys, we need to talk about the most amazing thing about the Big Easy celebration. Was it Beyoncé? I mean, she’s cool, I guess.
Was it those custom jeweled kicks so Serena could spend the night dancing in Nike Air comfort? Who doesn’t want a pair of those?
Was it the…carousel? Y’all…
Just then, a curtain dropped, revealing an illuminated, all-white carousel. Serena screamed with excitement, and guests jumped up on horses while Ginuwine’s “Pony” played in the background. (Vogue)
But forget bespoke sneakers and the second best member of Destiny’s Child. And unless Channing Tatum came out in a welder’s mask on a wooden horse, the carousel ride is just “meh.”
Because the most amazing thing was the Hangover Bar at the reception.
The Hangover Bar Is the Final Course
Like every good bride and groom, Serena and Alexis (and their wedding planner) gave guests a cocktail hour, followed by the salad course, the entree (fish or beef!), and then wedding donuts. And the whole time, guests were chugging bubbles and whatever custom cocktail there was (Vogue didn’t tell us, but I’m assuming it’s a take on the US Open Honey Deuce. The Honey I Deuce?). But no matter how many calories she burned and how much bread she ate, chances are Anna Wintour was going to be hungover the next day. Nothing gives a you a headache faster than 10 flutes of Moët & Chandon.
Bring in the Hangover Bar!
Party Like a Champ, Recover Like One
It doesn’t hurt when one of your major sponsors is Gatorade, but the Hangover Bar is genius. If you are going to get your guests wasted, at least provide them with post-party electrolytes, Emergen-C, Rosebud Salve, Band-Aids, and Advil.
The only way the take-home Hangover Bar care packages could have been better was if there was also a coupon for a free Wendy’s hamburger, fries, and a Coke. When I’m hungover, mamma needs some grease.
Every party needs a photo booth and a Venus
So biggest congrats to my favorite tennis star! And biggest props to her for throwing her friends and family a great party and remembering they might have the dry heaves the next day. Besides, you don’t want anyone barfing at your post-wedding brunch.
