Katie Boulter wedding: from Woodhouse to Tuscan romance
Tennis stars Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur married twice—first in an intimate Leicestershire church ceremony on July 12, then with a three-day celebration at Borgo Santo Pietro in Tuscany. The Katie Boulter wedding featured a Caroline Castigliano gown with lace from her late grandmother’s dress.
British Vogue has published exclusive photos and details of the couple’s dual celebrations, which quickly drew warm reactions across the tour. For more celebrity weddings and red-carpet moments, follow BlasterPost celebrity breaking news.
Key Takeaways
- Boulter and de Minaur held a private Woodhouse church wedding on July 12, then a three-day Tuscan party.
- The Leicestershire date was locked in after both were out of Wimbledon, quieting critics of the timing.
- Boulter’s Tuscany gown by Caroline Castigliano included hand-stitched lace from her late grandmother’s dress.
- Chris Evert, Madison Keys, and Sloane Stephens were among stars who congratulated the newlyweds.
Where did Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur get married?
According to British Vogue, the pair first exchanged vows in Woodhouse, the Leicestershire village where Boulter grew up, before just eight guests. Their dog Poppy served as ring bearer. De Minaur wore a midnight-blue Ralph Lauren tuxedo; Boulter chose Vivienne Westwood.
The next day they flew to Tuscany for celebrations at Borgo Santo Pietro, an 800-year-old estate planned with Studio Sorores. A rehearsal dinner in the kitchen gardens featured estate-grown Italian dishes, burrata, risotto, and lemon tart.
What made the Katie Boulter wedding dress so personal?
For the Tuscan ceremony among the estate ruins, Boulter wore a bespoke Caroline Castigliano gown with a sweetheart neckline, layered lace skirt, and English-rose detailing. She hand-stitched fabric from her late grandmother’s wedding dress into the corset so she would “feel like she was with me in Italy.”
Five bridesmaids wore custom emerald silk by Grace Lane. De Minaur, aiming for a James Bond look, wore a double-breasted Ralph Lauren tuxedo. Fireworks timed to Coldplay’s “A Sky Full of Stars” closed the evening before dancing until 4.30am.
Why did the July 12 date draw criticism—and how was it answered?
Yahoo News Australia reported that critics attacked the Leicestershire ceremony for falling on Wimbledon men’s final day, suggesting de Minaur lacked belief he could reach the final. Later reporting noted the intimate date was only set after both players had exited the tournament.
Boulter’s grandfather, who has dementia, could attend the UK ceremony but could not travel to Italy—one reason the first wedding mattered so deeply. In Tuscany, Chris Evert called them a “Beautiful couple,” while Madison Keys and Sloane Stephens also sent love online.
De Minaur later told Vogue the whole experience “felt like our own movie.” After the celebrations, both are due back on court for the North American hardcourt swing, including the Mubadala DC Open.