Lauren Sanchez Channels Royal Romance: Ellie Goulding Link to Kate Middleton's Wedding
The Lavish Wedding of Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos: A Royal Affair?
In a ceremony that has been dubbed "an American royal wedding," Amazon mogul Jeff Bezos, 61, and former journalist-turned-television hostess Lauren Sanchez, 55, tied the knot in an extravagant, multi-day extravaganza in Venice, Italy. The star-studded celebration was attended by over 200 friends and family, including A-listers like Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, and Ivanka Trump.
But what makes this wedding truly fit for royalty is the subtle nod to Prince William and Kate Middleton's 2011 nuptials. Sanchez, it turns out, took a cue from the Princess of Wales when selecting the perfect reception song. Ellie Goulding, who sang "Your Song" at Wills and Kate's big day, also performed the same tune for the Bezos-Sánchez reception! The song, originally written and performed by Elton John in 1970, has become an iconic wedding classic.
Goulding's performance wasn't the only highlight of the evening. Matteo Bocelli, son of legendary opera singer Andrea Bocelli, also took to the stage to serenade the newlyweds. And speaking of serenades, Sanchez looked absolutely breathtaking in her custom-made Dolce & Gabbana gown, which took a whopping 900 hours to create! The high-neck, long-sleeve lace masterpiece featured a flared skirt, long veil, and tight-fitting waist – topped off with an impressive array of buttons marching up the middle. As Domenico Dolce himself described it, "Very Lauren. Sexy, happy, not too serious, not too drama. Elegant but at the same time sensual."
But Sanchez's big day wasn't just a one-trick pony. Her brother Paul had previously compared the wedding to Princess Diana's, and it's easy to see why. The grandiose affair was indeed reminiscent of the People's Princess's own star-studded nuptials. After all, who can forget Diana's fairytale-like union with Prince Charles in 1981, witnessed by a staggering global audience of 750 million people?
As Paul Sanchez gushed about his sister during a pre-wedding interview, "She has a heart of gold. She's just a great human being." And judging from the festivities, it's clear that Lauren and Jeff are a match made in heaven – or at least on a very luxurious private yacht!
The couple kicked off their celebration with a foam party on Bezos' $500 million vessel, Koru, before moving on to a welcome dinner and pajama-themed brunch party. And because what's a royal wedding without some serious swag? Each of the 200-plus guests received a set of hand-blown glassware by local artisan Laguna B – complete with bright colors, stripes, and floral details. Talk about a take-home gift fit for royalty!
So there you have it, folks: the most epic, extravagant, and downright regal wedding of the year. Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos may not be royals in the classical sense, but they've certainly got the royal treatment down to a science. And as for us mere mortals, well – we can only dream of such lavish displays of love and opulence.
Sources: TheScholarlyNote.com
