Photos: Mancester United & Germany Star, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Ties The Knot In Venice

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Ana Ivanovic marries footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger in Venice ceremony

Serbian sportswoman Ana Ivanovic swapped her tennis whites for a white ensemble with a little more elegance on Tuesday. The tennis ace wowed in a frilled gown as she married footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger in a beautiful Venice ceremony. The Germany captain tied the knot with the tennis star in front of their friends and family two years after getting together. See more photos after the break

Good sports! Serbian tennis player Ana Ivanovic wowed in white as she married German footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger on Tuesday in an intimate ceremony at Venice City Hall

Picture of happiness: The couple kept close on the boat, cuddling up as they enjoyed their first minutes as husband and wife

Simply stunning: Ana looked sensational in her simple but chic wedding gown, beaming from ear to ear as she left her ceremony 

The halter-neck style emphasised her toned arms, while a keyhole split detail on the chest flashed a touch more skin.

White wedding: The halter-neck style emphasised her toned arms, while a keyhole split detail on the chest flashed a touch more skin

Just married: The sporty couple couldn't hide their delight as they led the way out for the City Hall with their guests behind

What a setting: The couple held their wedding service at Venice City Hall before heading out into the sunshine to catch a ride to their reception by boatTo the party! The married couple boarded a boat as they prepared to sail across the Venice canal to continue the celebrations

Finishing touches: Ana opted for a simple hair do, leaving her glossy brunette locks loose around her shoulders, while subtle makeup completed her look

Handsome couple: The groom meanwhile looked smart in a dark suit but ditched the tie to match his new wife's pared-back style

All aboard! Ana stepped onto the boat first, with gentleman Bastian keeping a close eye on his wife 

Helping hand: An attendant offered the bride his hand as she climbed carefully aboard her boat

VIP treatment: Ana was helped aboard by a crowd of willing attendants as the sun shone down on her day

Time for one more! The newlyweds paused for one more snap before heading off  with their wedding party 

Thanks guys! Bastian stopped to thank the crew as the couple arrived at their destination 

What a picture: The pair turned around at those they'd left behind as they embarked on their new journey as a married couple

What a setting! The European couple chose stunning Venice as their wedding city, after telling their guests to simply show up at the airport with little clue as to where they were headed 

Congrats to the cute couple