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There are weddings, and then there's this wedding. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos just pulled off what might be the most extravagant celebration of love we've seen all summer.
Held in the impossibly romantic city of Venice, their multi-day wedding extravaganza was luxurious, with a legendary guest list and legit heartfelt vibes.
Everyone Was in Tears
Lauren Sánchez Bezos, radiant in a custom high-neck Dolce & Gabbana gown, floated down the aisle on Friday, June 27, instantly turning the glamorous event into an emotional romantic movie. "We all cried watching you walk down the aisle in pure bliss!" Kim Kardashian gushed on Instagram, echoing the emotional high that swept through the ceremony.
From billionaires to Hollywood royalty, everyone felt it. Designer Diane von Furstenberg, who hosted an intimate pre-wedding dinner earlier in the week, called the entire celebration "sincere and heartfelt."
The Guest List Was Next Level
The guest list read like a pop culture power index. We're talking Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, Tom Brady, the Kardashians, Leonardo DiCaprio, Orlando Bloom, Sydney Sweeney, Francois-Henri Pinault, and more.
The festivities kicked off Wednesday, June 25, with a quiet dinner hosted by von Furstenberg for the couple and their children. Then on Thursday, it was time for a welcome bash held at a cloister beside the historic Madonna dell'Orto church.
Mouthwatering Italian Cuisine
Guests enjoyed an exquisite dining experience featuring three-Michelin-starred pasta expertly crafted by the renowned Chef Fabrizio Mellini. Complementing this was an impressive array of next-level pizzas prepared by celebrated Neapolitan pizzaiolo Ciro Oliva. His pizzas, known for their perfectly charred crusts and fresh, high-quality toppings, brought an authentic taste of Naples to the table.
A Wedding Soundtrack to Remember
The soundtrack to Jeff and Lauren's love was a powerful blend of heart and hits. As reported by People, after the couple were pronounced husband and wife, Matteo Bocelli (son of Andrea Bocelli) serenaded them with "Can't Help Falling in Love."
Ellie Goulding, who sang at Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal wedding, also performed at the reception. By the time Usher took the stage with "Yeah!" and DJ Cassidy turned up the dance classics, the party was already iconic.
DJs Kygo and Mei Kwok kept the beats going strong through Friday and Saturday's epic late-night dance sessions.
Saturday's party was reportedly a scene with Moulin Rouge-style cabaret dancers, Italian dessert stations overflowing with tiramisu and cannoli, and a crowd in silk robes and slippers dancing until 4 am. "It was a total rager," a guest confirmed to the publication. "Everyone let loose."
No Signs of Drama
Despite the high wattage of celebrities, it was all love, not drama. While some fans noted Eva Longoria's absence, it turns out she was tied up filming her CNN series. But she made up for it with a bachelorette trip to Paris earlier in the month with Sánchez Bezos, Kris Jenner, and Kim Kardashian.
Katy Perry was also absent from the event. Perry was on her "Lifetimes" tour in Australia. However, her ex, Orlando Bloom, RSVP even though he is reportedly not BFF with the newlyweds. According to insiders, Bloom wasn't exactly best buds with Bezos or Sánchez Bezos, suggesting that they are Perry's people. So when he showed up solo, it raised eyebrows.
A source told Daily Mail, "They're really her friends more than his, yet he's the one going to the wedding." TMZ added even more heat, claiming that Perry saw Bloom's attendance as a subtle jab.
The Ultimate Italian Send-Off
Sunday brought even more surprises. Diplo, Jessica Alba, Mick Jagger, and the Seinfelds turned up for the final day of festivities. Jessica Alba apparently slayed the dance floor, so much so that guests unofficially crowned her "Best Dancer" of the weekend.
And if you're wondering what song had everyone losing it, it was Rihanna's "We Found Love," which became the unofficial anthem of the entire affair.
The Bezos-Sánchez wedding weekend was the over-the-top only billionaires can pull off. But according to everyone who was there, what made it unforgettable wasn't just the location or the luxe details; it was the raw, unscripted emotion.
Ahead of the wedding, HOLA! USA reached out to 4 body language experts to shed light on their behaviour before saying their "I dos." Christina Marz, therapist and founder of the Marz Method, told us she saw an undeniable authenticity in their interactions. "In all pictures, their body language matches closely. Bodies are angled toward each other, and steps match. That's very hard to fake and indicates genuine closeness," she says.
From mirrored handholds with thumbs on top—an intimate detail—to relaxed, closed fingers during hugs (a sign of genuine connection, not control), Marz identifies subtle cues that reveal a comfortable, non-performative bond.
After the wedding, guests validated our experts' insights. There wasn't a dry eye when Lauren walked down the aisle. It was about feeling. The love was real, the vibes were high, and the afterglow will be talked about all summer.
We will wait and pay close attention when the Bezos renew their vows after 10 years of happy marriage.