Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 28, 2025 · Entertainment

Love on the Grand Canal: Patrick Whitesell Shines Amidst Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s Lavish Venice Wedding

Patrick Whitesell, 60, proved he has well and truly moved on from ex-wife Lauren Sanchez, 55, following her illicit affair with Jeff Bezos, 61, six years ago

SCANDALOUS CELEBRITY WEDDING EXTRAVAGANZA: LAUREN SANCHEZ BEGINS NEW CHAPTER WITH JEFF BEZOS!

The world's most powerful couple, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, have finally tied the knot in a lavish ceremony that will be remembered for ages to come! But let's not forget about Patrick Whitesell, Lauren's ex-husband who was left heartbroken after their illicit affair came to light SIX YEARS AGO!

As Patrick enjoys his new life with stunning Aussie model Pia Whitesell, it seems like he's moved on from the drama and is living his best life. The Endeavor Talent Agency executive chairman was spotted enjoying a four-hour lunch at Craig's in West Hollywood, looking casual yet confident as he paired his white-washed jeans and black shirt with crisp white sneakers and designer sunglasses.

The US journalist and Amazon founder have now tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in Venice, Italy, saying 'I do' in front of their A-list friends

Meanwhile, Lauren has taken to Instagram to share glimpses of her wedding preparations, revealing it took a massive team to get her into her stunning Dolce & Gabbana gown! The bride-to-be looked absolutely radiant in the exquisite dress, which was described as "a piece of poetry" by the fashion brand. And let's just say, Jeff couldn't help but beg to see his bride in the dress before the big day... but Lauren remained loyal and kept it a secret until the moment she walked down the aisle!

The highly publicized wedding, which is being dubbed the "wedding of a century," has welcomed nearly 200 VIPs to Venice for three days of lavish celebrations. The guest list includes A-list celebrities like Gayle King, Oprah Winfrey, Ivanka Trump, Orlando Bloom, and Usher... just to name a few!

But amidst all the glamour and glitz, there's been some controversy surrounding the nuptials. A freak thunderstorm forced guests to take cover during Thursday night's party, and protesters also planned to disrupt the celebrations, forcing a late venue change.

But Patrick, who is now married to stunning Aussie model Pia Whitesell, didn't have a care in the world on Thursday as he enjoyed lunch in Los Angeles

Despite the drama, Lauren has remained upbeat and excited for her big day. She even changed her Instagram username to @laurensanchezbezos and wiped out all of her old posts... and we can't help but wonder what kind of juiciest gossip she might be sharing with her new followers!

As Jeff and Lauren exchange their vows on the picturesque San Giorgio Maggiore island, surrounded by trumpets, violins, and a Gospel Choir, it's hard not to feel like you're witnessing history in the making. And who knows... maybe we'll even get some exclusive peeks at the couple's romantic ceremony, courtesy of Vogue magazine!

Stay tuned for more updates on this fairytale wedding extravaganza, only on TheScholarlyNote.com!

The Endeavor Talent Agency executive chairman kept his look casual as he and his pals arrived at Craig's in West Hollywood

Wearing a pair of white-washed jeans and a black, long-sleeved shirt, the multi-millionaire sat down for a four-hour lunch with his friends

He appeared to be in high spirits as he paired his look with a set of crisp white sneakers and designer sunglasses

Patrick even offered a joyful wave for onlookers before he slipped into the ritzy restaurant

Wife Pia, who is considered one of the most beautiful women in Australia, also appeared content with her life of luxury on Friday

The former Home and Away star appeared unperturbed by the highly-publicised wedding happening between her husband's ex and Jeff this weekend

She was spotted going for a stroll in LA with a friend, flaunting her natural beauty as pouring her figure into skin-tight athleisure wear

Lauren and Jeff made headlines six years ago when their illicit affair came to light, effectively ending two marriages – Lauren and Patrick, and Jeff and MacKenzie Scott