Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and model Georgina Rodriguez have married in a private ceremony held in the living room of their home in Portugal.
The couple, who discussed their decision in an interview with Vogue magazine, chose to marry on the tenth anniversary of the day they met, surrounded only by immediate family members.
According to the newlyweds, the wedding took place exactly as they had imagined it. The pair explained that they wanted their celebration to take place in the location where they live their ordinary daily lives.
Choosing home over luxury
Explaining the choice of venue, Rodriguez noted that she wants their children to look back in 30 years and remember that something wonderful happened at that table, where their parents said their wedding vows. Ronaldo joked in response that a different table would likely be standing in that spot by then because they would have changed the decor by that time.
Rodriguez added that she wanted an event that was personal, shared only with her partner and their children at home. She explained that while castles, luxury houses, private islands, horses, and cars are accessible to them every day, having a personal and intimate experience is something unusual for them.
Background on Ronaldo and Rodriguez
Ronaldo, who is described as the world's wealthiest footballer, has been in a relationship with Rodriguez since 2016. The Portuguese forward is widely considered one of the greatest football players of all time, having won five Ballon d'Or awards during a career featuring stints at Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus before joining Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr. Portugal, located in southwestern Europe, is Ronaldo's home country where he maintains private residences.
Rodriguez is a Spanish model and social media personality who first met the sporting icon while working at a high-end fashion store in Madrid. Their interview was featured in Vogue, an international fashion and lifestyle magazine.
The couple raise five children together at home. Ronaldo shares daughters Alana Martina and Bella Esmeralda with Rodriguez. He is also father to three children born through surrogate mothers, named Cristiano Jr., Eva, and Mateo.
Plans for future celebrations
Although they chose a simple family gathering in their living room for their vows, the newlyweds admitted in their interview that they still plan to host a grand celebration in the future. However, they did not reveal further details regarding when or where the larger wedding event will take place.
