- Lauren Sanchez’s rarely-seen sons shocked the public with their looks.
- People accused Jeff Bezos and his new wife of faking their kiss after the ceremony.
- The public called Sanchez’s wedding gown “cheaply made.”
- Wedding guest Oprah, 71, sparked talk about her arms while waving to the public.
- Fans slammed Ivanka Trump for outshining the bride with a “too short” dress.
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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s lavish wedding in Venice was meant to be a celebration of love, but it quickly turned into a spectacle of viral moments and public scrutiny. From Lauren’s rarely-seen sons stealing the spotlight to accusations of a staged kiss, the internet had a lot to say.
Add in Oprah’s eyebrow-raising moment, a dress that drew fashion backlash, and Ivanka Trump’s headline-grabbing outfit, and you’ve got a wedding weekend that netizens can’t stop talking about. Here’s a breakdown of the most talked-about moments from the Bezos-Sánchez event — the good, the awkward, and the downright controversial.
From comments about lip fillers to modeling potential, photos of Lauren Sánchez’s sons had the internet talking after reports of their role at her wedding emerged.
After Lauren Sánchez said “I do” to Jeff Bezos, reports emerged that her two sons, Nikko and Evan, walked her down the aisle — but online chatter seemed to focus more on their appearances than the touching moment itself.
A netizen’s comment about Lauren Sánchez’s sons from a post dated June 28, 2025. | Source: Facebook/People
AdvertisementAccording to People, Lauren’s sons accompanied her down the aisle at her wedding to the Amazon founder on June 27, 2025. The black-tie event was held on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore.
In an interview with Vogue that coincided with her wedding, Lauren confirmed that her sons would be escorting her, admitting that she teared up just envisioning the moment.
Lauren Sánchez and her son Nikko Gonzalez at Forbes Power Women’s Summit 2024 on September 11 in New York. | Source: Getty Images
However, following the report, public attention quickly shifted from the emotional walk to comments about Nikko and Evan’s looks. One netizen wrote about Nikko, “He got lip filler too,” while another asked, “Does the tall son inject his lips? Very handsome sons.”
Others simply called the brothers “Good looking boys” or speculated about Nikko’s future, with one comment reading, “Son’s a model? I smell money.” Another person added, “That’s so special very handsome sons.”
But not all comments were about the boys’ looks. Other netizens offered warm wishes for Lauren and her family, congratulating them and calling the scene heartwarming and touching. Some even shared their own experiences, saying their sons also walked them down the aisle.
Why Was the Newlyweds’ Kiss in Public Criticized?
An affectionate moment between the Amazon billionaire and his new bride during their wedding weekend had the internet split, as some saw romance while others saw something else entirely.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez exchanged vows on June 27, 2025, during a lavish and highly publicized wedding weekend in Venice, Italy. Just a day later, the newlyweds were photographed leaving the luxurious Hotel Aman.
Sánchez wore a strapless blush-toned gown embellished with intricate silver and gold beading. She styled her hair in soft waves and accessorized with teardrop earrings, completing her ensemble with a black clutch.
Bezos opted for a sleek all-black look, pairing a black suit with a matching shirt and his signature aviator sunglasses.
After leaving the hotel, the couple boarded a water taxi to continue their celebrations. But it wasn’t their glamorous outfits that became the focus of social media chatter.
As the boat made its way through Venice, Sánchez leaned in to kiss her new husband, and their intimate moment quickly sparked mixed reactions online.
Some people criticized the kiss, with one person asking, “What type of kiss is that 😂,” while another claimed, “It all looks so fake!” Others had similar thoughts, with one person writing, “That is NOT a kiss that’s a lip bump 🤭🤭” and another netizen adding, “She’s kissing his chin.”
More comments followed, with one reading, “You call that a kiss ?” and another person typing, “Lips aren’t even touching.”
However, not all the comments were negative. Others shared messages of support for the couple, with one person commenting, “Good for them. Everyone needs love,” while another simply said, “Beautiful.”
Some praised their happiness, with one user stating, “They look happy,” while another added, “It’s so beautiful to see Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Bezos celebrating their love with friends and family. I love seeing couples in love, it reminds me of my parents.”
Despite the divided opinions, Bezos and Sánchez’s water taxi outing ensured their wedding weekend continued to make headlines after exchanging vows.
Jeff Bezos beams and waves enthusiastically while stepping onto a water taxi, as Lauren Sánchez follows behind him wearing a blush-toned beaded gown, framed by striped curtains and surrounded by staff and onlookers.
Jeff Bezos beams and waves energetically at onlookers, dressed in a sharp black suit and aviator sunglasses, while Lauren Sánchez stands gracefully behind him in a shimmering blush-toned gown with intricate beading, her long hair styled in loose waves as she gazes out from between elegant striped curtains.
Lauren Sánchez beams in a figure-hugging blush gown covered in shimmering silver and gold embellishments, her hair cascading over her shoulders in loose waves. She holds a black clutch emblazoned with “Bezos” in sparkling letters, while Jeff Bezos, dressed in a sleek black suit, looks up at her with a smile.
Jeff Bezos holds Lauren Sánchez close as they stand side by side on the boat, both looking relaxed and content against a blurred backdrop of brick walls and greenery lining the canal.
Jeff Bezos flashes a wide smile as he leans close to Lauren Sánchez, who gazes ahead with a composed expression. The couple stands on the boat’s deck, exuding confidence as a suited security guard watches from behind against a blurred cityscape.
Lauren Sánchez raises her hand in a gentle wave as Jeff Bezos smiles beside her, both standing on the boat while a woman in the background captures the moment on her phone near a red-and-white striped post.
Lauren Sánchez blows a kiss toward the crowd with a playful smile as Jeff Bezos wraps his arm around her shoulders, gazing at her affectionately while a suited guard looks on in the background.
Lauren Sánchez blows a kiss with softly pursed lips, her almond-shaped eyes framed by long lashes and her hand revealing manicured nails, as her teardrop diamond earrings catch the light in this intimate close-up.
Lauren Sánchez gazes lovingly at Jeff Bezos, her hand resting gently on the side of his head as they share an intimate moment aboard the boat, their faces close and smiles soft.
Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos share a kiss as a suited guard looks on, the candid moment set against blurred buildings and the evening light reflecting off the water.
The couple presses their lips together in a tender kiss, Lauren’s eyes closed as she cups Jeff’s head and he tilts towards her, lost in the moment on their boat ride.
Lauren Sánchez leans in for a deep kiss with Jeff Bezos, her hand cradling the back of his head as he holds her close, their embrace framed by the blurred city beyond.
Motorboats weave along the canal as the golden light illuminates Venice’s grand domes and historic facades, capturing the lively scene trailing Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s water taxi.
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Why Did Fans Think Lauren Sanchez’s Wedding Dress Looked Cheap?
The new bride shared a snap of her walking hand-in-hand with her billionaire groom in Venice, Italy, but it was what she wore that sparked criticism and confusion.
Lauren Sánchez recently said “I do” to Jeff Bezos in a wedding that became one of the most talked-about events of the year. Now, she has finally shared their first wedding day photo featuring her wedding dress, which had everyone talking.
A netizen’s comment from a post dated June 27, 2025. | Source: Instagram/pagesix
In the picture posted on June 27, 2025, Sánchez is seen walking hand-in-hand with Bezos down the aisle. The bride wore a lace-blanketed gown with a sweeping train and veil, while Bezos opted for a classic black tuxedo. Her caption simply read, “06/27/2025” with a pink heart emoji.
According to reports, the design was based on the dress Sophia Loren wore in the 1958 film “Houseboat,” featuring a white boned corset with a sweetheart neckline, lace extending to a high neck and long sleeves, and 180 chiffon-covered buttons running down the middle.
But unlike Loren’s full ’50s skirt, Sánchez’s version had a fluted mermaid silhouette topped with a sweeping tulle-and-lace veil, reportedly taking more than 900 hours to create.
Lauren Sánchez from a post dated June 28, 2025. | Source: Instagram/cnn
Netizens wasted no time sharing their opinions about Sánchez’s dress. One comment read, “For 20 million wedding, the gown looked cheaply made,” while someone else shared, “Is the dress on backwards?”
A third person added, “Dress on backwards? Never seen these buttons on the front, otherwise I think it could have been beautiful,” while someone else also asked, “Why does that dress look like it’s on backwards? 😮”
Lauren Sánchez from a post dated June 28, 2025. | Source: Instagram/cnn
Other comments suggested the dress looked like she bought it from Amazon. “All that money, and that’s what she chose to wear?” someone else typed.
One person, however, offered a compliment, saying, “She actually looks really pretty here. I’m glad she covered up a bit.” Others also thought Sánchez looked beautiful and offered their congratulations.
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What Happened to Oprah’s Arms That Shocked the Public?
As she tried to step into the taxi boat that would ferry guests to the celebration, Winfrey was seen in a video post holding onto a guide for support. Her arms shook slightly as she stepped in, and that moment quickly became the center of online chatter.
Comments poured in almost instantly. Under a video posted by TooFab News, one Instagrammer wrote, “sorry [sic] but look at her arms and look at her proud to be there,” while another commented, “Don’t shake those arms like that oh my God there’s a whole Lotta extra stuff wrapping in the wind.” A third added, “Omg!! Her arms !! All that money ! [sic] You don’t do anything with that loose skin.”
Oprah Winfrey smiles and waves at the crowd as she steps out ahead of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding in Venice, Italy on June 26, 2025. The loose skin around her arms, that has the media buzzing, is visible as she raises her hands in the air.
US talk show host Oprah Winfrey and US journalist Gayle King get on a taxi boat as they leave the Gritti Palace Hotel ahead of the wedding of Amazon’s founder Jeff Bezos to Lauren Sanchez in Venice, Italy on June 26, 2026.
Oprah Winfrey is photographed holding on to the taxi boat guide while she gives a slight smile. This sighting is ahead of the Bezos-Sanchez wedding holding in Italy.
Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King as seated in the taxi boat. Winfrey appears to be distracted while King looks down at something.
5 Highly Discussed Moments from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s Wedding: Her ‘Cheaply Made’ Gown, Their ‘Fake’ Kiss, and More
