  Serena Williams, Alexis Ohanian tie the knot November 17, 2017 - 13:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Tennis star Serena Williams and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian have married in front of their closest family and friends. Ohanian's mother was born in Germany, while his father is the son of Armenian immigrants. Also in attendance was Serena and Alexis' little girl, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., who was born a little over two months ago, E! reports. On Wednesday evening, the couple enjoyed a star-studded rehearsal dinner at Emeril Lagasse's Meril restaurant. A source tells E! News about 100 guests were in attendance at the dinner, including stars Colton Haynes, Eva Longoria and husband José Antonio Bastón as well as Cynthia Erivo. And the insider also shares that Cafe Du Monde provided their famous beignets for dessert. According to PEOPLE, fellow tennis star Caroline Wozniacki was also in attendance at the nuptials alongside her new fiance, NBA player David Lee. Beyonce’s bandmate Kelly Rowland was also present at the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans, as was Vogue editor Anna Wintour and Colton Haynes. The theme of the wedding was said to be ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and guests entered the ceremony to the tune of ‘Be Our Guest’ playing. Jay Z is also said to have been in attendance, despite having to rush off to North Carolina immediately afterwards to perform his next tour date. Related links:   Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency.   Partner news |  Latest news Iran vows to “decisively” defend sovereignty, national interests  The Iranian embassy in Armenia has defended its “defensive and proportional action in in occupied Palestine.”Armenian shooter Elmira Karapetyan Armenian shooter Elmira Karapetyan won gold at the ISSF World Olympic Qualification Tournament in Rio de Janiero.Kazakh President arrives in Armenia President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Armenia on an official visit on April 15.Armenia calls for dialogue amid Middle East tensions The Armenian Foreign Ministry has called for dialogue amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. |
