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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lauren Sanchez's wedding dress was a surprise for Jeff Bezos: Here's everything to know
Image credits: Instagram/laurensanchezbezos Lauren Sanchez just became the bride of the year after her lavish wedding to billionaire Jeff Bezos . The 55-year-old former journalist, licensed pilot and author tied the knot with the Amazon and Blue Origin founder in Venice, Italy with their friends and family by their side. The bride who changed her Instagram handle to 'laurensanchezbezos' quickly after the nuptials and wiped out her previous posts unrelated to the wedding, shared photos of the awaited ceremony on her social media. She shared photos following the nuptials where she and Bezos could be seen walking down the aisle after the ceremony. In another post, she revealed her dress designed by the luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana. "Not just a gown, a piece of poetry," she captioned the post. "Thank you @dolcegabbana for the magic you made." In a video posted by Vogue Magazine on their social media handle, Sanchez can be seen posing in her dress addressing her choice of wedding fit. "I'm just like so emotional. I'm going to be a mess but in the best possible way." When asked about the dress, she shared how it "carried everything I've walked through to get here. It's elegant, it's timeless, it's soft. Domenico really captured something that feels like where I am right in this moment, right now." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The anime RPG everyone's talking about is finally free! Nikke: Goddess Of Victory Play Now Undo Who was the inspiration behind Lauren Sanchez's wedding dress? Image credits: Instagram/laurensanchezbezos Lauren Sanchez's wedding dress was a combination of fashion classics, including lace, a mermaid-line silhouette, buttons down the dress, long sleeves and a mid-length train. The bride completed the look with Dolce & Gabbana Alta Gioielleria Miracolo earrings and a veil. "I've never had a dress designed for me like this -- something so personal," she said to Vogue. When it came to choosing her gown she said how her choice went from 'a simple, sexy modern dress' to 'something that evokes a moment and where I am right now.' She also shared that she researched brides in the 1950s for some design inspiration and saw a photograph of Sophia Loren wearing "high lace, up to the neck and I said, 'That's it. That's the dress." What's interesting to know is that Sanchez kept the dress a surprise even from her groom. "I almost gave in!" she said. "But I want it to be a surprise. As you get a little older, not many things surprise you. I can't wait to see his face."
Hindustan Times
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Lauren Sanchez's wedding gown was planned over a year-and-a-half with Sophia Loren for inspiration
Here comes the bride! Lauren Sachez was a custom D&G bride with a heavy hand of some vintage Sophia Loren for inspiration(Photos: Instagram, IMDb) At 55 and a petite 5-foot-4-inches, Lauren Sanchez, lost a precise three-and-a-half pounds to look picture perfect as a custom Dolce & Gabbana bride. So what does 900 hours of atelier work and all the money in the world get you? The dress of your dreams. And planning it all began a year-and-a-half back over a dinner with the man himself, Domenico Dolce, at his NYC condo. Now to say that Lauren's conservative lace-wrapped wedding dress was 'inspired' by Sophia Loren's wedding montage from 1958 film Houseboat, would be an understatement — the siren turning bride was the blueprint. That being said, Lauren didn't know she'd set her heart on the Houseboat still for inspiration. All she knew is that she wanted to look like an updated 1950s bride, timeless and classic. "I wanted to reflect back, and I saw Sophia Loren and her hands were like this (imitates a prayer position) and she was in high lace, up to the neck, and I said, 'That's it. That's the dress'.", she gushed during an exclusive pre-wedding sit-down with Vogue. 180 hand-finished, silk chiffon-covered priest buttons lined the snatched silhouette, beginning at the neck and trailing down her torso with delicate lace covering her decollete, all of it neatly flushing out into a sweeping, still conservative, mermaid hem. "It is a departure from what people what I expect — but it's very much me", Lauren shared. As for her jewellery, that is where the something borrowed came in — a pair of exquisite Dolce & Gabbana Alta Gioielleria Miracolo earrings. Loose, romantic, swept up curls and light, clean, minimal makeup is what let the thoughtfully-curated couture piece and her bridal glow take centre stage on the day-of. The final detail: Bridal mirth The public may have a lot (and mostly ill) to say about the scale and grandeur of the nuptials, but no one can really take away from the fact both Lauren and Jeff Bezos, 61, look the happiest they ever have. Case in point, Lauren's parting shot for her exclusive interview was just about how she couldn't wait to go back and tell Jeff all about her day: "I'm very happy. More than the dress, 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. I am the luckiest woman on the right after this, I can't wait to go back and tell him about my day". We wish the couple a happy marriage.
The South African
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Lauren Sánchez's wedding dress steals the show in Venice
Lauren Sánchez dazzled guests and fashion watchers alike when she wed Jeff Bezos in Venice on Friday. The ceremony, held on the historic island of San Giorgio Maggiore, was the centrepiece of a three-day celebration. The ceremony drew in celebrities, royalty, and global attention. Sánchez chose a custom Dolce & Gabbana gown for her wedding. The dress was inspired by the high-necked lace gown worn by Sophia Loren in the 1958 film Houseboat . 'I wanted something that evokes a moment, and where I am right now. I am a different person than I was five years ago,' Sánchez, according to Page Six. Lauren Sánchez added, 'I researched pictures of brides in the 1950s. I saw Sophia Loren, and her hands were in a prayer position. She was in high lace, up to the neck, and I said, 'That's it. That's the dress.' The gown featured: A high turtleneck and long sleeves A corseted waist, accentuating Sánchez's figure 180 silk chiffon-covered buttons running from neck to floor Hand-appliquéd Italian lace throughout A mermaid-style skirt with a dramatic train A lace-trimmed veil, worn over a sleek bun Sánchez completed her look with Dolce & Gabbana Alta Gioielleria Miracolo earrings. The earrings featured four diamonds cut from a single stone and set in white gold as her 'something borrowed'. Sánchez admitted that her choice was unexpected. 'It is a departure from what people expect—from what I expect—but it's very much me,' she said. Lauren Sánchez kept the dress a secret from Bezos until the day of the ceremony. 'As you get a little older, not many things surprise you. I can't wait to see his face,' she told Vogue . The wedding was not just a single-dress affair. For the wedding dinner, Sánchez changed into a second corseted gown inspired by Rita Hayworth's iconic look in Gilda . Later, she donned an Oscar de la Renta cocktail dress adorned with 175,000 crystals for the party. Dolce & Gabbana was a meaningful choice for Sánchez. Her son, Nikko Gonzalez, made his modelling debut for the brand earlier this year. Lauren Sánchez herself has attended their shows, often seated in the front row. The wedding's estimated cost was around $50 million—about R900 million—making it one of the most expensive celebrity weddings in recent memory. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Indian Express
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
First look out! Lauren Sanchez marries Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in classic Dolce & Gabbana
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and long-time partner Lauren Sanchez are officially married. The couple said 'I do' in a star-studded ceremony on the secluded island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice, Italy, last night. For her big day, Sanchez stunned in a custom high-neck, corseted Italian lace gown by Dolce & Gabbana. The hand-appliqued couture piece was fitted and cosseted, cascading into a tulle-and-lace veil that flowed elegantly down her back. Bezos looked every bit the classic groom in a crisp black tuxedo, bow-tie and white undershirt. 'Not just a gown, a piece of poetry. Thank you @dolcegabbana for the magic you made,' Sanchez, an American journalist, wrote on Instagram, sharing the first pictures of their wedding. For accessories, she chose Dolce & Gabbana Alta Gioielleria Miracolo earrings, four diamonds cut from a single stone and inlaid in white gold –– her 'something borrowed'. The Dolce & Gabbana bridal dress, fitted with its tulle-and-lace veil, took 900 hours of atelier work and was inspired by one worn by Sophia Loren. 'The whole thing was like a dream. I feel like a princess,' Sánchez Bezos told Vogue during the fitting process. She also revealed that it is the first formal dress she's ever worn that is so covered up across the chest. 'It is a departure from what people expect, from what I expect, but it's very much me.' Her hair was left loose, all romantic and swept up, accentuated by make-up that was light and clean. 'Hardly any glam, the least amount of make-up,' she had insisted. 'This is part of the evolution. I want it as natural as you can get it,' she had told the publication. For the wedding dinner, she slipped into a sweetheart neck, corseted gown inspired by the Rita Hayworth film Gilda; and for the party afterwards, a cocktail dress by Oscar de la Renta, featuring 600 yards of hand-sewn chain and 175,000 crystals. The wedding celebration also included two welcome dinners for which she chose a 2003 Alexander McQueen –– one-shouldered black column dress and a Schiaparelli couture off-the-shoulder dress, with hand-embroidered flowers, and a corset covered in gold bugle beads. From A-list Hollywood celebrities to powerful political figures, the guest-list was 200-strong and boasted of the highest level of security. Members from the Kardashian-Jenner family, Bill Gates, Karlie Kloss, Oprah Winfrey and Usher were papped while getting onto to water taxis to reach the island, but that's all we could see of them due to an apparent social media blackout issued by the hosts. Bezos, 61 and Sanchez, 55 had been dating for six years before they decided to settle down together. Previously, Bezos was married to MacKenzie Scott, and Sanchez to Patrick Whitesell. Between the both, the couple share seven children, and had gotten engaged in May 2023 on their three-masted, 417-foot sailing yacht Koru, a Maori symbol for new beginnings. Details about their upcoming wedding had been making waves for a while, with activists trying tooth and nail to sabotage and disturb their plans. Threatening to block guest entry by releasing inflatable crocodiles in the Venetian canals, to swarming streets to prevent cars from moving forward, Bezos and Sanchez had to make last minute plans to shift their nuptials to a remote island for privacy, safety and smooth operations.
Los Angeles Times
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez tie the knot in opulent Venice wedding
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are officially husband and wife. The Amazon founder, who's been linked to Sánchez since 2019, hosted an extravagant, reportedly $50-million celebration in Venice, Italy, stretching three days. From the lavish location to the celebrity guest list, the event has attracted a media frenzy, but also experienced its fair share of hiccups — including a last-minute venue change to the island of San Giorgio Maggiore. Here's what we know about the wedding so far. Sánchez opted for a custom Dolce & Gabbana wedding gown inspired by Sophia Loren's gown in the 1958 film 'Houseboat.' This marks the first time Sánchez has worn such a high-necked formal dress, she told Vogue. 'It is a departure from what people expect,' she said, 'from what I expect — but it's very much me.' The bride shared two images of her dress Friday on Instagram, where she also updated her handle to @laurensanchezbezos. Other ensembles planned for the big day were a corseted gown inspired by the Rita Hayworth film 'Gilda' and an Oscar de la Renta cocktail dress with 175,000 crystals, according to Vogue. Sánchez's 'something borrowed' was a pair of Dolce & Gabbana Alta Gioielleria Miracolo earrings, according to Vogue. And her 'something blue,' she revealed, was a souvenir she brought on her controversial 11-minute Blue Origin spaceflight. 'It was literally one of the most profound experiences I've ever had in my life,' she told Vogue. 'Jeff said, 'It's gonna change you more than you think,' and it completely has, visually, spiritually.' As expected, several A-listers made the 200-person guest list. Notably, Orlando Bloom arrived solo after reportedly ending his engagement with Katy Perry. Sánchez seemed to acknowledge Perry's absence, commenting, 'We miss you Katy,' Friday on the pop star's Instagram. Perry famously joined Sánchez on the Blue Origin space flight and has received a disproportionate amount of the criticism. Though President Trump was not present (despite reports that he received an invitation), his daughter Ivanka Trump and Ivanka's husband, Jared Kushner, were in attendance, along with in-laws Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner. Other celebrities in attendance were Kim and Khloé Kardashian; Kris, Kylie and Kendall Jenner; Bill Gates and Paula Hurd; Sydney Sweeney; Tom Brady; Leonardo DiCaprio; Usher; Eva Longoria and José Bastón; Diane von Furstenberg and Barry Diller; Oprah Winfrey; and Gayle King, who was also aboard the Blue Origin spaceflight. The lavish celebration was not without its critics. The No Space for Bezos movement — a combination of anti-cruise ship campaigners, university groups and housing advocates — staged protests throughout Venice leading up to the event, even planning to obstruct canal access to prevent wedding guests from reaching the venue, according to the Associated Press. The newlyweds reportedly had to make an eleventh hour venue change, opting for the more secluded and secure Arsenale for the Saturday reception, according to local media.
