Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez have selected the Savoy Palace in Funchal, Madeira, as the venue for their lavish wedding celebrations this weekend. The five-star resort, ranked number one in Spain and Portugal, will host the couple's nuptials, with the ceremony set to take place at the nearby Funchal Cathedral.
Wedding Details and Venue Highlights
The 41-year-old footballer and the 32-year-old media personality have been together since 2016, having met at a Gucci store in Madrid where Rodriguez worked as a sales manager. They have two children together, with a third, baby boy Angel, sadly dying at birth. Ronaldo also has three other children from previous relationships.
The Savoy Palace offers a range of amenities for guests, including a private beach area, gardens, a fitness centre, and a sun terrace with 360-degree views of the island and ocean. The Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 1,000 guests, and the resort features 352 rooms, six swimming pools, a spa, and options for scuba diving and yoga classes. A children's playroom ensures the celebration is family-friendly, while adults can enjoy spa treatments such as £226 massages, £325 facials, and £80 manicures.
Ceremony at Funchal Cathedral
The couple will exchange vows at Funchal Cathedral, a five-minute drive or 15-minute walk from the hotel. The cathedral seats approximately 800 people, making it suitable for a celebrity wedding with a long guest list. Ronaldo and Rodriguez have previously stayed at the Savoy Palace and are expected to spend their wedding night in The Reserve, a 'hotel within a hotel' offering a more discreet experience. The Reserve boasts panoramic views and suites of 'unparalleled excellence', with a starting price of £1,100 per night.
Ronaldo's Connection to Madeira
Ronaldo was born and raised in Funchal, and his mother and brother are believed to still live on the island. The local airport has been named Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport since 2016, and a bronze statue of the footballer serves as a tourist attraction. He also has the Pestana CR7 Funchal Hotel and the Museu CR7 museum named in his honour.
Ronaldo's Thoughts on Marriage
Speaking previously about getting married, Ronaldo had hoped to do so as a World Cup winner, but Portugal was eliminated by Spain in the Round of 16, marking his final appearance in the tournament. He told Piers Morgan: 'I hope to arrive at my wedding with the champion's trophy.' He added: 'I'm going to marry her because I believe it's the right time. Not just because she's the mother of my children – but because she's the person I love most.'
Proposal and Engagement
Ronaldo proposed with a £3 million ring, recalling the moment: 'It was like, 1am. My daughters were in bed sleeping. One of my friends gave me the ring to offer Gio, and as I was giving her the ring, my two kids come in and say, "Daddy, you're going to give the ring to Mum, and you're going to ask her to get married."' He said, 'Wow, this is the right moment to say yes.' Rodriguez initially doubted the proposal, asking if he was honest, to which he replied, 'Yes, I'm honest. I want you. I want to marry you.'
Current Life and Net Worth
The couple is primarily based in Saudi Arabia, where Ronaldo plays for Al-Nassr. The wedding festivities will make use of his $1.2 billion net worth, despite owning a multi-million-pound, seven-storey mansion nearby that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean.
