Greg Norman and Chris Evert are the pioneers of their respective sports. While Greg has played a massive role in evolving golf, Evert was one of those who brought a massive shift to women tennis. But the two have been in the limelight more for for their brief affair and marriage.On the day of their highly anticipated and extravagant wedding, golf legend, Greg Norman, and tennis icon, Chris Evert, experienced a last minute change that threatened to derail their special day.
Greg and Chris changed their wedding venue at the 11th hour
On the day of their wedding, as Greg and Chris along with the guests gathered at their luxurious oceanfront venue in Florida. They were informed that the original wedding planner had fallen ill and would not be able to attend the event. With the ceremony set to begin in just a few hours, the couple was left scrambling to find a replacement. Despite the unexpected setback, Norman and Evert remained calm and focused on the task at hand. Trusted friends and family members took over the planning and coordination of the event thereon.
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Thanks to their quick thinking and the support of their loved ones, the wedding went off without a hitch. They had a dreamy sunset nuptials in the Bahamas. The ceremony was beautiful, with the couple exchanging vows on the white sandy beach as the sun set over the ocean.
The reception was a lavish affair, with guests indulging in gourmet food and dancing the night away to live music. According to an article of dailymail, big and famous personalities like Bill Clinton, George Bush Sr., singer Gwen Stefani attended the wedding. The wedding cost a whopping $103 million.
Story of Greg Norman and Chris Evert
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Their love story started in a lot of chaos, with Greg being married to Laura Andrassy and Chris had just come out of her marriage with Andy Mill. Their relationship was passionate, they supported each other no matter what, they took romantic trips all around the world. They loved each other’s company. Both of them kept their relationship a secret affair for a really long time. After separating from their respective spouses in 2006. The two tied the knot in 2008.
It seems destiny had something else planned for the two. Even after being in love, fighting through all the ups and downs to make the marriage work, something just did not sit well with the two sport icons. The inside details for the separation of the golf legend and tennis star remains unknown till date. There have been talks by people close to them but then that its their personal affair to cater.
What do you think, why did their marriage fail? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
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