Why Jeff Bezos' Wife Lauren Sánchez Didn’t Want "Sexy" Wedding Dress

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No, Lauren Sánchez didn't find her wedding dress on Amazon.

Instead, Jeff Bezos' bride relied on luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana to fit her in a custom gown featuring a high neckline, a snatched corset and hand-appliquéd lace for their June 27 nuptials in Venice, Italy.

“It went from ‘I want a simple, sexy modern dress’ to ‘I want something that evokes a moment,'" she told Vogue of her wedding dress' design in an interview published shortly after the ceremony, "and where I am right now. I am a different person than I was five years ago."

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The journalist—who was previously married to talent agent Patrick Whitesell from 2005 to 2019—continued, “I went into a lot of therapy and it’s changed me in a bunch of ways. But it’s really Jeff."

Explaining how the billionaire has "revealed" her most confident self, Lauren said of her current mindset, "I feel safe. I feel seen. He lets me be me."

And that's why she ultimately went for a dress based on the high-necked look Sophia Loren wore to marry Cary Grant in 1958's Houseboat. As she explained of Jeff, "Like I said about Sophia Loren being unapologetically free, he lets me be unapologetically free."

Overall, Lauren spent a year and a half designing her dress with the intention of showing less skin.

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“I researched pictures of brides in the 1950s," she recalled. "I wanted to reflect back, and I saw Sophia Loren...and she was in high lace, up to the neck, and I said, ‘That’s it. That’s the dress.’”

For her wedding day jewelry, Lauren ditched the cushion-cut pink engagement ring Jeff, 61, proposed with in May 2023, opting to keep it simple with diamond and white gold earrings also made by Dolce & Gabbana.

"We don’t have a lot of traditions that we’re keeping," she explained, sharing how the earrings would be her something borrowed. "I love traditions, but for a 55-year-old woman, it’s a little different."

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Overall, Lauren spent a year and a half designing her dress with the intention of showing less skin.

“I researched pictures of brides in the 1950s," she recalled. "I wanted to reflect back, and I saw Sophia Loren...and she was in high lace, up to the neck, and I said, ‘That’s it. That’s the dress.’”

For her wedding day jewelry, Lauren ditched the cushion-cut pink engagement ring Jeff, 61, proposed with in May 2023, opting to keep it simple with diamond and white gold earrings also made by Dolce & Gabbana.

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"We don’t have a lot of traditions that we’re keeping," she explained, sharing how the earrings would be her something borrowed. "I love traditions, but for a 55-year-old woman, it’s a little different."

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As for her something blue? "Well, Blue Origin," she said, revealing that had brought up a secret souvenir from her April spaceflight on one of Jeff's astronautics company crafts. "Because it was literally one of the most profound experiences I’ve ever had in my life."

But of course, the couple's multi-day celebrations included more than just Lauren's Loren-inspired gown. According to Vogue, she had also set aside a sweetheart neck gown inspired by the Rita Hayworth film Gilda for the wedding dinner, as well as an Oscar de la Renta cocktail dress adorned with 600 yards of hand-sewn chain and 175,000 crystals for the after-party.

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Plus, she also chose a 2003 Alexander McQueen dress and the Schiaparelli corseted number for the wedding's not one, but two welcome parties.

However, Lauren knows that the most talked-about look would be her wedding dress. After all, as she put it, "It is a departure from what people expect."

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"But it’s very much me," added the Good Day L.A. alum, who tends to wear gowns with plunging necklines on the red carpet. "It’s so elegant, it’s timeless."

Keep reading to see photos from Lauren and Jeff's wedding...

Here Comes the Groom

Jeff Bezos stepped out in a sharp black suit for his June 27 wedding with Lauren Sánchez.

And the Bride Wore White

Lauren was living la vita dolce in a cream-colored dress.

Keeping Up With the Kardashians

Kim Kardashian donned a figure-hugging gown for the wedding ceremony.

Korsets

Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner both opted for dressed with snatched waists.

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Thumbs Up

Amid news of his breakup with Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom suited up for the occasion.

Going Koko

Khloe Kardashian sported a plunging pink gown, which she acessorized with a feathery coat.

In Euphoria

Sydney Sweeney boarded a water taxi to the wedding ceremony.

Think Pink

Brooks Nader also wore pink to the event.

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MVPs

Usher and Tom Brady suited up for the special occasion.

Momager at Play

Kris Jenner was joined by her longtime love Corey Gamble at the nuptials.

Black Tie (and Cap)

Leonardo DiCaprio paired his black tux and bowtie with an all-black Los Angeles Dodgers hat for the proceedings.

Trump Card

Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner also made it out to Venice for the star-studded wedding.

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Baby Bump on Board

Pregnant Karlie Kloss, who is expecting her thir baby with husband Joshua Kushner, needed a little hand getting into a water taxi with her baby bump.

Iconic Duo

Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King stepped out in red and pink dresses, sharing a taxi boat to the ceremony.

Making Waves

Ellie Goulding waved to a friend while attending the wedding ceremony.

Ciao, Italia!

Jeff and Lauren—who got engaged in 2023 after going public with their romance in 2019—arrived in Venice, Italy, ahead of their wedding.

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Here Comes the Bride

The bride-to-be wore a jaw-dropping corset dress to her wedding welcome party.

Meeting Up With California Gurls in Italy

Orlando met with the Kardashians and Scooter Braun for a bite to eat ahead of the nuptials.

BFFs On Board!

Oprah and Gayle boarded a taxi boat as they left the Gritti Palace Hotel in Venice for a pre-wedding party.

The Love Boat

The happy couple shared a sweet kiss as they left their hotel.

Mystery Guest

Leonardo tried to go incognito the day before the wedding in a dark suit and black L.A. Dodgers baseball cap as he joined the other guests for an evening out.

Touch Down in Venice

Tom Brady sported a Nobull sweatsuit as he transferred from plane to boat at the Venice Marco Polo airport in Venice.

Vittoria in Venice

Italian model Vittoria Ceretti looked stunning as she joined her boyfriend Leonardo DiCaprio on a taxi boat.

Summer Style

Kendall and Kylie were spotted hopping on a boat ahead of the big day.

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