VENICE, Italy (Diya TV) — Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez tied the knot in a black-tie wedding ceremony in Venice on June 27. The three-day celebration drew global attention for its luxury, star-studded guest list, and stylish after-parties. The couple’s romantic weekend ended with a pajama-themed bash that blended elegance with playful charm.
The festivities kicked off on Thursday with a welcome dinner near the Madonna dell’Orto church. Guests were treated to authentic Neapolitan pizza, lemon cakes, and pastries made by a renowned local chef. The ceremony on Friday featured Sanchez walking down the aisle in a custom Dolce & Gabbana lace gown. Her two sons, Nikko and Evan, escorted her.
The high-neck, mermaid-style wedding dress was inspired by Sophia Loren’s bridal look in the 1958 film Houseboat. Sánchez told Vogue she wanted a style that marked her transformation and reflected where she is in life today.
Bezos and Sanchez hosted around 200 guests, including family members and celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Tom Brady, Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Queen Rania of Jordan. Matteo Bocelli performed Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love” to begin the ceremony.
On Saturday, June 28, the couple held a pajama-themed after-party called Dolce Notte on a private island near Venice. Guests arrived by water taxi, many embracing the cozy theme with luxury sleepwear. Some, like Leonardo DiCaprio, wore traditional pajama sets topped with jackets, while others, such as Usher, opted for bold robe-inspired ensembles.
Kim Kardashian chose a sultry take on the dress code with a corseted outfit, sheer stockings, and garters. Oprah Winfrey wore bronze silk pajamas with feather-trimmed sleeves, and her friend Gayle King arrived in a colorful robe over a tank dress. Sanchez wore a strapless Atelier Versace dress with crystal mesh embroidery, paired with a matching robe. She said the look reflected her signature glamor while staying true to the theme.
Guests received curated gift bags that reflected both Bezos’ and Sanchez’s styles. Men were given blue velvet Venetian slippers from Vibi Venezia, while women received plush black open-toe slippers from Amazon. Sánchez told Vogue the gifts were meant to feel both luxurious and intimate.
Each guest also found baskets of Venetian treats waiting at their hotels. These included lemon cakes and pastries from historic local bakeries, further weaving the Italian setting into the experience. The pajama party wrapped up a weekend full of dancing, fashion, and emotional moments. Orlando Bloom reportedly spent much of the night on the dance floor, while Usher and DJ Cassidy kept the music going.
After the wedding, Sanchez updated her Instagram bio to read “Lauren Sanchez Bezos.” She also posted a photo of the couple beaming in a lush garden, surrounded by loved ones. The caption simply read “06/27/2025,” confirming the official date of their wedding.
In her Vogue interview, Sanchez expressed joy about marrying Bezos. “I’m happy that I’m getting married and I get to spend my life with my best friend, someone who sees me, someone who adores me, someone who I adore,” she said. “I am the luckiest woman on the planet.”
The lavish celebration combined fashion, friendship, and fun in one of the world’s most romantic cities. The pajama party capped off an unforgettable weekend, blending glamour with personality — a hallmark of the new Mr. and Mrs. Bezos.
