Georgina Rodríguez reveals why she, Ronaldo married in their living room

Georgina Rodríguez reveals why she, Ronaldo married in their living room

Georgina Rodríguez has revealed why she and football star Cristiano Ronaldo chose to marry in the living room of their home in Cascais, Portugal, instead of holding the lavish celebrity wedding many might have expected.

The couple tied the knot in an intimate civil ceremony on August 11, 2026, almost a decade after they first met at a Gucci store in Madrid, where Rodríguez was working as a sales assistant.

The private ceremony took place at their summer home in Cascais, near Lisbon, with their five children and four witnesses in attendance.

Speaking to Vogue, Rodríguez said her idea of a dream wedding had changed considerably as she grew older and built a family with Ronaldo.

She recalled that as a young girl, she had imagined an extravagant wedding complete with a magnificent castle, an elaborate carriage, a long gown and a diamond crown.

However, her priorities changed over the years. Rodríguez said she eventually realised that she wanted something much more personal and meaningful.

She explained that rather than celebrating with a large crowd, she wanted to share the occasion with Ronaldo and their children in the comfort of their own home.

According to Rodríguez, the couple already had access to luxury properties, cars, horses and other symbols of wealth. Because of that, she felt that another extravagant display would not be as meaningful as a private family moment.

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The couple therefore chose their living room — the same space where they regularly eat breakfast, lunch and dinner — as the setting for their wedding vows.

For Rodríguez, the decision was also about creating a lasting memory for their children.

She said she wanted them to look back decades from now and remember that their parents exchanged their wedding vows at the same table where the family shared everyday meals and moments together.

The intimate nature of the ceremony did not mean that the couple overlooked the significance of their appearance.

Rodríguez wore a white silk Gucci outfit with satin shoes, while Ronaldo wore a light beige suit with custom loafers.

The involvement of Gucci also carried a special significance because the couple’s relationship began at the fashion house’s Madrid store in 2016.

Gucci creative director Demna Gvasalia described the opportunity to dress Rodríguez and Ronaldo for their wedding as particularly meaningful because of the connection between the brand and the beginning of their relationship.

The couple’s wedding was also documented by renowned photographer Juergen Teller, giving them a private record of the occasion.

Their celebration did not end with the civil ceremony. The couple later visited the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima for a religious blessing, according to reports.

Despite opting for a private wedding at home, Rodríguez confirmed that she and Ronaldo intend to hold a larger celebration in the future.

She said the planned event would allow their relatives and friends to celebrate their marriage with them.

Ronaldo and Rodríguez began their relationship in 2016 and subsequently built a family together. They became engaged on August 11, 2025, exactly one year before their wedding.

The couple have five children in their family, including Ronaldo’s eldest son Cristiano Jr., twins Eva and Mateo, and their daughters Alana and Bella. They also suffered the loss of their newborn son Ángel in 2022.

The decision to marry at home marked a notably private moment for one of football’s most famous couples.

Rather than making their wedding about luxury or celebrity attention, Rodríguez said the couple wanted the occasion to reflect their family life and create a memory that their children could carry with them for years to come.

Georgina Rodríguez reveals why she, Ronaldo married in their living room