If you thought Rafael Nadal’s wife Mery Perello’s courtside tennis outfits were gorgeous, wait until you catch sight of her two stunning wedding dresses.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion, 37, married Mery, 35, on the Spanish island of Majorca on 19 October 2020. The couple – who are now parents to baby boy, Rafael Jr – have released very few photos of their clifftop nuptials, which took place at the former fortress turned private mansion, La Fortaleza Mallorca.
As well as a rare snaps of the happy couple, sketches were released at the time detailing not one but two gorgeous looks for Mery.
Both were designed by Rosa Clara, who posted a black and white video of the designs on Instagram, stating: “An overwhelming wedding day for all of us! We feel incredibly proud for taking part in such an important day – Mery Perelló and Rafa Nadal’s wedding. We would like to congratulate the gorgeous and unique couple, we wish you the best forever!”
The first was a very delicate, elegant look, with an intricate lace bodice, long sleeves and a belt that nips in at the waist before letting the fabric fall to the floor. In the caption, the designer described the dress as “an exquisitely clean-lined haute couture design.”
She continued: “The bodice, with jewel neckline and long sleeves, was made of beautiful Art Deco-inspired French lace with delicate patterning, flower motifs and microbeading on the meticulously hand-embroidered fabric. The ballgown-style skirt, made of silk crepe, featured a weightless detachable train, created in Rosa Clara’s Atelier.”