From Oprah’s Dazzling Gown to Bill Gates’ Unexpected Plus-One and Kim Kardashian’s Risky Fashion Statement

From Oprah’s Dazzling Gown to Bill Gates’ Unexpected Plus-One and Kim Kardashian’s Risky Fashion Statement—Did the Star-Studded Guest List at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s Wedding Secretly Upstage the Bride? Outraged Fans and Style Critics Clash as Shocking Behind-the-Scenes Stories Emerge From the Year’s Most Controversial Celebrity Event!

The star-studded wedding took place on Friday, June 27, at the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore off of Venice

Oprah Winfrey; Bill Gates; Kim Kardashian.Credit : BACKGRID; Ernesto Ruscio/GC Images (2)

The stars came out for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding!

Not only was the ceremony a black-tie affair, it was a star-studded one, too. Famous friends of Bezos, 61, and Sánchez, 55, were spotted making their way by boats en route to the glam wedding on Friday, June 27.

The billionaire couple’s ultra-exclusive wedding was held on the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore off of Venice, at the Giorgio Cini Foundation.

Jeff Bezos waves on the way to his wedding on June 27, 2025.Ernesto Ruscio/GC Images

The Amazon founder and children’s book author tapped event planners Lanza & Baucina Limited — who are known for producing Venice weddings for A-list couples, including George and Amal Clooney in 2014 and Salma Hayek and François-Henri Pinault in 2009 — to help stage this week’s events.

Several celebrities have been seen in Venice this week for the wedding, including: Bill Gates, Paula Hurd, Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Usher, Jenn Goicoechea, Sydney Sweeney, Leonardo DiCaprio, Vittoria Ceretti, Orlando Bloom, Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Diane von Fürstenberg, Karlie Kloss, Tom Brady, Ellie Goulding, Queen Rania of Jordan, Jewel Kilcher, John Elkann, Lavinia Borromeo, Francois-Henri Pinault and Brooks Nader.

Also spotted were Kris Jenner and her boyfriend, Corey Gamble, along with her daughters Khloé Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner. Kylie also brought her two young children, daughter Stormi and son Aire, to Venice.

An inside source told PEOPLE that Sánchez’s ex-boyfriend Tony Gonzalez will also be present during this week’s festivities in Venice, alongside their son, Nikko. Sánchez additionally shares children Evan and Ella with ex Patrick Whitesell. Bezos has four children with ex-wife MacKenzie Scott.

Although the Bezos and Sánchez — who have been in a relationship since January 2019 — have worked hard to keep the details surrounding their extravagant nuptials under wraps, another source previously confirmed to PEOPLE that Matteo Bocelli, son of Andrea Bocelli, performed at the star-studded ceremony.

Before their wedding, the bride and groom’s closest loved ones predicted that their multi-day celebration would be anything but a regular wedding. “I think it’s gonna be like a Princess Di thing,” Sánchez’s older brother, Paul, told TMZ in March. “It’s gonna be an amazing event. It’s gonna be star-studded and fun.”

See all the stylish celeb guests:

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Corey Gamble and Kris Jenner

Corey Gamble and Kris Jenner in Venice, Italy, on June 27, 2025.MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty

Corey Gamble and Kris Jenner headed to the wedding together wearing coordinating black outfits.

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Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian in Venice, Italy, on June 27, 2025.Ernesto Ruscio/GC Images

Just like her mom, Kim Kardashian opted for a stylish dark dress. Diamond necklaces added even more sparkle to the glittery look.

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Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner in Venice, Italy, on June 27, 2025.STEFANO RELLANDINI/AFP via Getty

Kylie Jenner wore a silvery dress with black bow details on the straps.

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Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner

Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner in Venice, Italy, on June 27, 2025.BACKGRID

Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner both rocked black sunglasses before the wedding. Kendall juxtaposed her younger sister’s light dress by wearing a black, semi-sheer gown with a neck scarf.

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Khloé Kardashian

Khloé Kardashian in Venice, Italy, on June 27, 2025.STEFANO RELLANDINI/AFP via Getty

Khloé Kardashian added a pop of color to her famous family’s ensemble by wearing a pink, feathery gown.

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Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump

Jared Kushner and wife Ivanka Trump in Venice, Italy, on June 27, 2025.MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty

Walking arm in arm, Jared Kushner wore a dark suit while his wife, Ivanka Trump, opted for a beaded floral, strapless pink gown.

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Tom Brady

Tom Brady in Venice, Italy, on June 27, 2025.BACKGRID

Tom Brady wore all black for the big day.

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Bill Gates and Paula Hurd

Bill Gates and Paula Hurd in Venice, Italy, on June 27, 2025.Ernesto Ruscio/GC Images

Bill Gates and his serious girlfriend, Paula Hurd, matched in black formal attire.

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Karlie Kloss

Karlie Kloss in Venice, Italy, on June 27, 2025.MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty

Karlie Kloss, who is pregnant with her third child, wore an off-the-shoulder black dress.

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Sam Altman

Sam Altman in Venice, Italy, on June 27, 2025.MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty

Sam Altman kept it simple in classy in a black tux.

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Jewel Kilcher

Jewel Kilcher in Venice, Italy, on June 27, 2025.MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty

An oversized red flower adorned Jewel Kilcher’s strapless dress.

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Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King

Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King in Venice, Italy, on June 27, 2025.STEFANO RELLANDINI/AFP via Getty

Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King stunned in pink and orange gowns, respectively.

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Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio in Venice, Italy, on June 27, 2025.STEFANO RELLANDINI/AFP via Getty

Like he did when he first arrived in Venice, Leonardo DiCaprio dressed incognito, shielding his face with a black baseball cap.

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Guilherme Siqueira and Domenico Dolce

Guilherme Siqueira and Domenico Dolce in Venice, Italy, on June 27, 2025.Ernesto Ruscio/GC Images

Both wearing black suits and sunglasses, Guilherme Siqueira and Domenico Dolce headed to the star-studded wedding together.

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John Elkann and Lavinia Borromeo

John Elkann and Lavinia Borromeo in Venice, Italy, on June 27, 2025.Ernesto Ruscio/GC Images

Ferrari chairman John Elkann helped his wife, Lavinia Borromeo, into a boat. He wore a dark suit while Borromeo opted for a navy dress with orange, yellow and green detailing.

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