From aisle to afterparty: Bezos-Sánchez wedding ends with celebrity pajama gala

Arab Times

18 hours ago

VENICE, June 29: Following their black-tie wedding in Venice, Italy, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and broadcast journalist Lauren Sánchez marked the occasion with a unique post-wedding celebration — a pajama-themed party that saw A-list guests embrace relaxed, fashion-forward loungewear.
On Saturday, June 28, celebrities arrived via water taxis for the final evening of festivities, with many dressing to match the playful theme. While some guests chose to remain in formalwear, others leaned into the spirit of the evening, donning robes, nightwear, and designer pajama sets.
Among the standout looks was singer Usher's modern twist on formalwear — a blue tuxedo ensemble paired with a robe-style jacket trimmed in white piping. Actor Leonardo DiCaprio opted for a burgundy pajama set under a black jacket, and film producer Brian Grazer added flair with an animal-print outfit. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates embraced high fashion with Prada pajamas.
Television icons Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King chose glamorous interpretations of the theme. Winfrey wore a bronze ensemble featuring feathered cuffs, while King paired a patterned robe with a sleek tank dress. Reality star Kim Kardashian took a more sultry route, wearing a corseted outfit with sheer stockings and garters.
In an interview with Vogue, Lauren Sánchez — now Lauren Sánchez Bezos — revealed she planned to wear a strapless Atelier Versace georgette dress adorned with crystal mesh embroidery, along with a matching dressing gown for the celebration.
Guests received thoughtful party favors to complement the event. Men were gifted blue velvet Venetian slippers by Vibi Venezia, while women received plush black open-toe slippers from Amazon. 'So you have a little of both!' Lauren remarked to Vogue.
The wedding ceremony itself took place on Friday, June 27, on the island of San Giorgio, with Sánchez escorted down the aisle by her two sons, Nikko, 24, and Evan, 19. Her gown — a custom-made Dolce & Gabbana creation — featured a high neckline, mermaid silhouette, and intricate Italian lace. Sánchez told Vogue the design was inspired by Sophia Loren's iconic wedding dress in the 1958 film Houseboat.
'It went from 'I want a simple, sexy modern dress' to 'I want something that evokes a moment,'' Sánchez said. 'It's a departure from what people expect — even from what I expect — but it's very much me.'
Shortly after the ceremony, Sánchez shared the first official wedding photo on Instagram, captioning it simply '06/27/2025.' The image showed the couple smiling in a garden surrounded by guests.
Around 200 people attended the wedding festivities, including roughly 70 family members and several high-profile guests. Attendees included Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Kylie Jenner, Karlie Kloss, Tom Brady, Ivanka Trump, Tommy Hilfiger, Queen Rania of Jordan, and Brooks Nader.
The wedding weekend began on Thursday, June 27, with a welcome party held in a historic cloister adjacent to Venice's Madonna dell'Orto church. Guests enjoyed freshly made Neapolitan pizza, followed by traditional pastries and lemon cakes.
The wedding ceremony featured a performance of Elvis Presley's 'Can't Help Falling in Love,' sung by Matteo Bocelli, adding to the romantic atmosphere.
Reflecting on the milestone, Sánchez told Vogue, '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 planet.'