Ricardo Lucarelli marries Sofia Tumminia in Italy

Brazilian Olympic volleyball champion Ricardo Lucarelli married Italian model Sofia Tumminia on August 8 at the Castello di San Salvatore in Treviso, Italy. The ceremony followed a civil union held the previous year in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

The wedding featured significant symbolism regarding the number 8, a number central to Lucarelli’s professional identity and family history. The event was attended by friends and former teammates, including Brazilian volleyball player Bruninho, who served as a groomsman.

Sofia Tumminia’s wedding attire drew significant attention on social media. For the ceremony, she wore a strapless gown embellished with beadwork, a long train, and a large veil. For the celebration, she changed into a sparkling fitted dress. Online commentators noted the bride's resemblance to actress Milly Bobby Brown.