Loaded with NBA accolades, now it’s time for a leap in Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s personal life. Yes, congratulations are in order, as the NBA Champ is all set to tie the knot with Mariah Riddlesprigger. The two have been in a relationship for many years and they’ve brought 3 children into this world. It was only a matter of time before they made the whole thing official with the stamp of marriage. The ceremony will reportedly be a big but private event where guests won’t be allowed with phones. But we have still managed to dig out some interesting details about the wedding for you. Kick back, it’s time to know more about the Greek Freak’s wedding.

The first question that may pop into many of the fans’ heads…

Where is Giannis Antetokounmpo getting married?

The couple will tie the knot in Costa Navarino in Greece at the “W” hotel. Antetokounmpo and Riddlesprigger have already reached for the pre-wedding celebrations at the venue by boat and walked down the pier hand in hand. This pre-wedding action took place at the “Between” bar, located safely within the “W” hotel.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mariah Riddlesprigger’s wedding elite guest list

Greek media outlets have reported that the Kalamata airport got jam-packed as around 200 of the couple’s guests landed by their private jets and choppers. Notably, Giannis Antetokounmpo has kept the ceremony a closed one, without desiring too much media attention. The guest list, however, includes some big names that could easily attract a few paparazzi bandwagons.

Among the 30 reported VVIPs who will be attending the wedding, one of the most influential names includes Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his wife Mareva. NBA legend and Giannis’ pal LeBron James and tennis game-changer Serena Williams are also on the guest list. Real Madrid’s new poster boy Kylian Mbappé is also being speculated to arrive unless soccer commitments get in between.

Some of the easily anticipated faces will include Giannis’ Bucks teammates and the coach, while the team president Peter Feigin is also expected to be there. And there is little to no chance that The Greek Freak will be leaving out his national teammates.

When exactly is Giannis Antetokounmpo getting married? Where will the guests stay?

Reports suggest that some guests will stay at the suites in the “W” Hotel. It’s specialty? An always-welcome butler service. Some guests will find their stay at the luxurious ‘Mandarin’ hotel. The to-be wedded couple has laid special emphasis on the comfort of their guests!

The wedding ceremony, a hybrid one, is on September 1, in the afternoon, at the beachfront of the “W” hotel in Costa Navarino.

Where did Antetokounmpo meet Mariah Riddlesprigger? Who is the Greek Freak’s wife-to-be?

The most recent update that we have on Giannis’ partner is that she founded an apparel brand in 2021, aiming to promote positivity while building others up. Mariah aspires to work for a cause of betterment. Thus the Milwaukee Diaper Mission (MDM), for which the couple does an annual drive raising significant amounts of money. Riddlesprigger closely monitors the functioning of MDM (an organization that facilitates a reliable source of free diapers and period supplies) as a member of the board of directors.

But what about the past life of the couple? How did the two meet? How did the romance between the two blossom? Well, as evident from the kind of pre-wedding ceremony, it’s pretty obvious that the NBA champ prefers keeping things personal and private. So don’t be surprised at the fact that not much is known about how they met. But there is a popular story that has been circulating in the corridors of media outlets.

The only detail that the story gives out is that the couple first met back in 2014 when Giannis was an NBA rookie and Mariah was graduating from Rice University’s Sports Management program. Yes, the 2x NBA MVP’s partner herself has a background in sports!

Not only did her father, Pat Riddlesprigger, play college basketball, but she herself earned MVP in the college-level volleyball championship. It was only natural for the two most valuable players to emerge as the MVPs of each other’s lives.

Stay tuned for more such updates. Further, join us for the exciting second episode of the “Dual Threat Show” as our host BG12 sits down with Georgia Bulldogs star and Mountain West All-Freshman Team Selection, Asia Avinger.