Let’s take a trip down memory lane to that unforgettable day when Meghan Markle jetted off to New York City for her extravagant baby shower. Imagine this: Meghan gathered all her nearest and dearest, including family and friends, at The Mark Hotel, nestled in Manhattan’s prestigious Upper East Side. The date? Tuesday, February 19. But this wasn’t just any ordinary event—it spanned two whole days, and thanks to her bestie Serena Williams, it was nothing short of perfection.

Now, Serena Williams, the powerhouse tennis champion, spilled the tea on the planning process in a recent chat with Business of Fashion. At 37 years old, Serena knows how to throw a party. "Let me tell you, putting together something like that takes serious effort," she revealed. "I’m a bit of a perfectionist, so I was like, ‘We’ve got to make this absolutely perfect.’ And you know what? We nailed it!"

With Serena at the Helm, Meghan's Baby Shower Was a $200,000 Extravaganza

Serena spared no expense, pulling out all the stops with a $200,000 budget to ensure Meghan’s baby shower was nothing short of spectacular. Once the celebration wrapped up, the dynamic duo didn’t waste any time hitting the town for an unforgettable night out. According to an eyewitness who chatted with Closer Weekly, Meghan and Serena headed to the Polo Bar around 7 p.m., where Meghan turned heads in a chic navy blue Victoria Beckham coat, stylish "Nearly Skinny Maternity" jeans by Hatch Maternity, and a pair of sleek black Tamara Mellon boots.

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Serena's Parenting Advice: Perfect Isn’t the Goal

When Serena isn’t winning Grand Slams, she’s dishing out parenting advice. With a 1-year-old daughter at home, Serena had plenty of wisdom to share with her soon-to-be mom friend. “Let me tell you something, Meghan’s going to be the best mom ever,” Serena gushed to E! News. But she also reminded Meghan that perfection isn’t the goal. "Here's the thing, you’ve got to accept that mistakes happen, and it’s okay. We put so much pressure on ourselves, but it’s not realistic," Serena explained.

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Serena recounted a recent conversation she had with a pregnant friend who was setting impossibly high expectations. "She was like, ‘My kid’s gonna do this,’ and I just looked at her like, ‘No, she’s not,’” Serena laughed. “She came to me asking for tips because, yes, I had all those same high expectations when I started out."

Best Friends for Life: Serena and Meghan’s Bond

Given their close friendship, it’s no surprise that Meghan will lean on Serena for parenting advice whenever she needs it. And if Meghan ever finds herself planning another major event, she knows exactly who to call. Serena’s got the skills, the experience, and the heart to make sure everything goes off without a hitch. Here's to a lifelong friendship and all the adventures that come with it!