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The best and worst outfits from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s celebrity wedding in Venice

Amber Raiken and Brittany Miller
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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding festivities drew to a close on Saturday amid protests from locals frustrated by overtourism in the historic city.

The lavish multi-day event drew a star-studded guest list, including Orlando Bloom, Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey, and Tom Brady, who all arrived to join the festivities. Bezos and Sánchez officially tied the knot on Friday.

The Amazon founder and his fiancée touched down in Venice on Wednesday, making a grand entrance at the luxurious Aman Hotel via helicopter after cruising through Croatia aboard Bezos's $500 million mega-yacht, Koru.

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While criticism over the high-profile affair lingered, the couple’s extravagant celebration showed no signs of slowing down.

Some stars arrived in style, with sets, dresses, and suits that matched the Venetian vibe in honor of what’s been dubbed “the wedding of the century.” However, others fell short with outfits that missed the mark and stood out for all the wrong reasons.

Here are the best and worst celebrity looks seen at Bezos and Sánchez’s three-day celebration.

Best

Lauren Sánchez

The former journalist perfectly channeled the late Audrey Hepburn as she left her hotel on Friday wearing a cream, two-piece suit, sunglasses, and a chic headscarf (AFP/Getty)
The former journalist perfectly channeled the late Audrey Hepburn as she left her hotel on Friday wearing a cream, two-piece suit, sunglasses, and a chic headscarf (AFP/Getty)
For Sánchez’s reception on Saturday, she embraced the essence of a summer wedding in a pale pink dress adorned with a delicate mosaic pattern (AFP via Getty Images)
For Sánchez’s reception on Saturday, she embraced the essence of a summer wedding in a pale pink dress adorned with a delicate mosaic pattern (AFP via Getty Images)

Usher

The ‘Yeah!’ singer looked suave in neutrals, complete with a black and white patterned suit jacket, bow tie, and a white pocket square (AFP/Getty)
The ‘Yeah!’ singer looked suave in neutrals, complete with a black and white patterned suit jacket, bow tie, and a white pocket square (AFP/Getty)

Kris Jenner

Jenner’s Friday look was a showstopper, channeling ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ in a square-neck, monochrome gown accented by ethereal mesh balloon sleeves. (AFP/Getty)
Jenner’s Friday look was a showstopper, channeling ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ in a square-neck, monochrome gown accented by ethereal mesh balloon sleeves. (AFP/Getty)
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Ellie Goulding

The ‘Lights’ singer attended the wedding wearing a purple sequinned dress that sparkled at every angle (AFP/Getty)
The ‘Lights’ singer attended the wedding wearing a purple sequinned dress that sparkled at every angle (AFP/Getty)

Khloe Kardashian

Khloe Kardashian’s wedding day attire included a tight-fitted, pale pink dress that complemented her skin tone, in addition to a matching feather boa (AFP/Getty)
Khloe Kardashian’s wedding day attire included a tight-fitted, pale pink dress that complemented her skin tone, in addition to a matching feather boa (AFP/Getty)

Jeff Bezos

Bezos cut a suave figure in a classic black tuxedo for his wedding day (Reuters)
Bezos cut a suave figure in a classic black tuxedo for his wedding day (Reuters)
The Amazon founder teamed his black bow tie with a waistcoat and matching pair of sunglasses (AFP/Getty)
The Amazon founder teamed his black bow tie with a waistcoat and matching pair of sunglasses (AFP/Getty)
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Orlando Bloom

Orlando Bloom, who is reportedly fresh from his split with Katy Perry, was spotted getting on a taxi boat to Thursday’s welcome party. He wore a wide-collared button-down shirt, paired with a cream linen blazer and pants. Bloom was one of the few guests who understood the Italian summer wedding assignment (AFP/Getty)
Orlando Bloom, who is reportedly fresh from his split with Katy Perry, was spotted getting on a taxi boat to Thursday’s welcome party. He wore a wide-collared button-down shirt, paired with a cream linen blazer and pants. Bloom was one of the few guests who understood the Italian summer wedding assignment (AFP/Getty)

Ivanka Trump

Ivanka Trump was one of the early arrivals in Venice alongside her husband, Jared Kushner. The daughter of Donald Trump wore a white tank top and skirt set, with a red floral pattern. She completed the look with black sunglasses (AFP/Getty)
Ivanka Trump was one of the early arrivals in Venice alongside her husband, Jared Kushner. The daughter of Donald Trump wore a white tank top and skirt set, with a red floral pattern. She completed the look with black sunglasses (AFP/Getty)

Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian stunned in Venice Thursday night in a snakeskin, corset dress with a deep V-neck line. She wore her black hair down, styled with loose waves (AFP/Getty)
Kim Kardashian stunned in Venice Thursday night in a snakeskin, corset dress with a deep V-neck line. She wore her black hair down, styled with loose waves (AFP/Getty)
The Skims founder continued to stun in a sparkly black dress, accessorized with Moussaieff jewelry, including two giant necklaces (AFP via Getty Images)
The Skims founder continued to stun in a sparkly black dress, accessorized with Moussaieff jewelry, including two giant necklaces (AFP via Getty Images)
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Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner kicked off her ‘euro summer’ in the perfect halter dress. She headed to Bezos’s welcome party wearing a pink and green floral gown, with a tan clutch in hand (AFP/Getty)
Kendall Jenner kicked off her ‘euro summer’ in the perfect halter dress. She headed to Bezos’s welcome party wearing a pink and green floral gown, with a tan clutch in hand (AFP/Getty)
Jenner was spotted in a water taxi with her younger sister, Kylie Jenner (AFP/Getty)
Jenner was spotted in a water taxi with her younger sister, Kylie Jenner (AFP/Getty)
On Saturday, Jenner dazzled once again in a royal blue ensemble that beautifully contrasted with her dark hair (AFP via Getty Images)
On Saturday, Jenner dazzled once again in a royal blue ensemble that beautifully contrasted with her dark hair (AFP via Getty Images)

Kylie Jenner

The younger Jenner wore a lace, dark yellow dress, perfect for a night out in the floating city. She paired the look with a black purse and matching sunglasses (AFP/Getty)
The younger Jenner wore a lace, dark yellow dress, perfect for a night out in the floating city. She paired the look with a black purse and matching sunglasses (AFP/Getty)
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Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey waved at fans as she stepped on a water taxi on Thursday in a floor-length burgundy and light purple gown (AFP/Getty)
Oprah Winfrey waved at fans as she stepped on a water taxi on Thursday in a floor-length burgundy and light purple gown (AFP/Getty)
Winfrey’s accessories included brown sunglasses and a blue hand fan in preparation for the warm weather (AFP/Getty)
Winfrey’s accessories included brown sunglasses and a blue hand fan in preparation for the warm weather (AFP/Getty)
On Friday, Winfrey showed up to the wedding ceremony wearing a pale pink wrap dress with matching sunglasses (AFP via Getty Images)
On Friday, Winfrey showed up to the wedding ceremony wearing a pale pink wrap dress with matching sunglasses (AFP via Getty Images)

Sarah Staudinger

Fashion designer Sarah Staudinger entered the wedding festivities on Thursday wearing a pop of color. She was spotted on a water taxi in a bright blue dress with a deep collar, along with a matching purse (AFP/Getty)
Fashion designer Sarah Staudinger entered the wedding festivities on Thursday wearing a pop of color. She was spotted on a water taxi in a bright blue dress with a deep collar, along with a matching purse (AFP/Getty)
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Sydney Sweeney

The ‘Euphoria’ star arrived in Venice on Thursday just in time for the festivities, wearing a plunging Elie Saab couture dress. The next day, she hit the streets in a more subtle black number with matching heels and sunglasses (AP)
The ‘Euphoria’ star arrived in Venice on Thursday just in time for the festivities, wearing a plunging Elie Saab couture dress. The next day, she hit the streets in a more subtle black number with matching heels and sunglasses (AP)

Victoria Ceretti

The Italian model stunned on Saturday, wearing a blue vintage Dolce & Gabbana gown with a matching clutch (AFP via Getty Images)
The Italian model stunned on Saturday, wearing a blue vintage Dolce & Gabbana gown with a matching clutch (AFP via Getty Images)

Worst

Jeff Bezos

The Amazon founder appeared to prioritize comfort over class on Saturday as he grabbed a brown monochrome outfit that looked more suited for Seattle than Venice (AFP via Getty Images)
The Amazon founder appeared to prioritize comfort over class on Saturday as he grabbed a brown monochrome outfit that looked more suited for Seattle than Venice (AFP via Getty Images)

Oprah Winfrey

For the couple’s reception on Saturday, Winfrey opted for a retro-inspired brown ensemble that gave her an off-key disco-era vibe (AFP via Getty Images)
For the couple’s reception on Saturday, Winfrey opted for a retro-inspired brown ensemble that gave her an off-key disco-era vibe (AFP via Getty Images)
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Brooks Nader

Nader showed up to Saturday’s reception wearing a lingerie-inspired outfit that featured a black off-the-shoulder one-piece corset and a mesh, lace asymmetrical skirt with a slit that didn’t work for the pajama party theme (AFP via Getty Images)
Nader showed up to Saturday’s reception wearing a lingerie-inspired outfit that featured a black off-the-shoulder one-piece corset and a mesh, lace asymmetrical skirt with a slit that didn’t work for the pajama party theme (AFP via Getty Images)

Tom Brady

The former NFL quarterback looked like he was heading to a funeral in this all-black ensemble (AFP via Getty Images)
The former NFL quarterback looked like he was heading to a funeral in this all-black ensemble (AFP via Getty Images)

Karlie Kloss

Supermodel Kloss wore a strapless black gown with oversized sleeves that came across as baggy rather than intentional (AFP via Getty Images)
Supermodel Kloss wore a strapless black gown with oversized sleeves that came across as baggy rather than intentional (AFP via Getty Images)

Kylie Jenner

Jenner showed up on the wedding day wearing a lingerie-inspired gown. The dress was a silver or metallic blue color that many people thought was way too close to bridal white (Reuters)
Jenner showed up on the wedding day wearing a lingerie-inspired gown. The dress was a silver or metallic blue color that many people thought was way too close to bridal white (Reuters)
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Jenner’s dress featured a bra-like neckline with delicate black bows on the straps attached to a lace-up corseted bodice, plus a slim-fitting, silky skirt (AFP via Getty Images)
Jenner’s dress featured a bra-like neckline with delicate black bows on the straps attached to a lace-up corseted bodice, plus a slim-fitting, silky skirt (AFP via Getty Images)
On Saturday, Jenner looked like she was heading to Coachella instead of a wedding reception as she wore a white fringe top and white bottoms (AFP via Getty Images)
On Saturday, Jenner looked like she was heading to Coachella instead of a wedding reception as she wore a white fringe top and white bottoms (AFP via Getty Images)

Jewel Kilcher

Jewel Kilcher looked like she was heading to the Kentucky Derby in her primary red gown with its statement floral detail (AFP/Getty)
Jewel Kilcher looked like she was heading to the Kentucky Derby in her primary red gown with its statement floral detail (AFP/Getty)
The singer’s dress was accessorized with a small silver purse (AFP/Getty)
The singer’s dress was accessorized with a small silver purse (AFP/Getty)
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Ivanka Trump

Trump failed to match the success of her arrival outfit with her wedding day attire, which looked a bit like she was cosplaying Glinda from ‘Wicked’ (AFP via Getty Images)
Trump failed to match the success of her arrival outfit with her wedding day attire, which looked a bit like she was cosplaying Glinda from ‘Wicked’ (AFP via Getty Images)
The president’s daughter’s salmon pink gown was adorned with jewels spiralling out in a rose formation (AFP/Getty)
The president’s daughter’s salmon pink gown was adorned with jewels spiralling out in a rose formation (AFP/Getty)

Lauren Sánchez

The bride-to-be left the Aman Hotel in Venice on Thursday in a gold corset dress by Schiaparelli. The top of the strapless dress stood out on the sides, making the outfit oddly reminiscent of a lampshade (AFP/Getty)
The bride-to-be left the Aman Hotel in Venice on Thursday in a gold corset dress by Schiaparelli. The top of the strapless dress stood out on the sides, making the outfit oddly reminiscent of a lampshade (AFP/Getty)
Bezos’s new wife walked around Venice wearing a short, strapless black dress, but it was her wide-brimmed hat that left people to wonder how well she was able to see (AFP via Getty Images)
Bezos’s new wife walked around Venice wearing a short, strapless black dress, but it was her wide-brimmed hat that left people to wonder how well she was able to see (AFP via Getty Images)

Natasha Poonawalla

Indian businesswoman Natasha Poonawalla wore a look that quite literally stood out. Her red corset dress was adorned with multiple giant hearts for the occasion (AFP/Getty)
Indian businesswoman Natasha Poonawalla wore a look that quite literally stood out. Her red corset dress was adorned with multiple giant hearts for the occasion (AFP/Getty)

Khloe Kardashian

Khloe Kardashian headed to Bezos’s welcome party in a black corset, worn underneath a silver printed dress. The design of the gown was a bit messy, appearing slightly cut open in various spots (AFP/Getty)
Khloe Kardashian headed to Bezos’s welcome party in a black corset, worn underneath a silver printed dress. The design of the gown was a bit messy, appearing slightly cut open in various spots (AFP/Getty)
The Good American founder, who completed her look with a silver bracelet and black sunglasses, traveled in the water taxi on Thursday with her sister, Kim Kardashian (AFP/Getty)
The Good American founder, who completed her look with a silver bracelet and black sunglasses, traveled in the water taxi on Thursday with her sister, Kim Kardashian (AFP/Getty)

Kris Jenner

Jenner left for the reception on Saturday dressed like Cruella de Vil, complete with a black feather coat with a black and white pattern (AFP via Getty Images)
Jenner left for the reception on Saturday dressed like Cruella de Vil, complete with a black feather coat with a black and white pattern (AFP via Getty Images)

Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian arrived in Venice on Thursday in a black bra top and matching pants by Balenciaga. She paired the look with a black jean jacket falling off her back and gray square sunglasses. However, fans weren’t fond of the look, calling it “tacky” on X (AFP/Getty)
Kim Kardashian arrived in Venice on Thursday in a black bra top and matching pants by Balenciaga. She paired the look with a black jean jacket falling off her back and gray square sunglasses. However, fans weren’t fond of the look, calling it “tacky” on X (AFP/Getty)

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