Jeff Bezos' wife Lauren Sanchez faces backlash over her wedding extravaganza, which was the most highly-anticipated event.
With a $20million budget, the most high-profile of A-list guests and the backdrop of Venice made the wedding an unforgettable moment, complete with yachts, billionaires, and a bride who wanted to feel, in her own words, 'like a princess'.
But has Sánchez gone one step further to feel more like royalty as she allegedly copied the style of Britain’s Princess Kate and her sister Pippa Middleton.
Sánchez walked down the aisle in Venice dressed in an opulent Dolce & Gabbana lace gown. The Italian dress ticked all the right boxes of a fairytale princess fantasy, delicate lace, a modest yet alluring high neckline, long sleeves and a cinched waist.
More than just classic elegance, Sánchez’s bridal look was very familiar, because over a decade ago, all eyes were on another woman in lace, Kate Middleton.
When the Princess of Wales tied the knot with Prince William in 2011, her gown, designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, featured a regal high-neck, hand-sewn lace overlay and timeless silhouette.
Fast forward to 2025, and Sanchez’s gown displayed more than a passing resemblance. Her choice of the brand might have been different in name, but in spirit it’s a royal twin.
The long lace sleeves also mirrored Kate’s refined and timeless creation which was unmistakably reminiscent of Westminster Abbey on that April morning in 2011. Both gowns were crafted from rich, intricate, floral lace that covered the bodice and sleeves with delicate precision.
Kate’s lace was handmade by the Royal School of Needlework, and while Sanchez’s version may hail from Milan, the effect was strikingly similar – feminine, sophisticated, and steeped in traditional bridal grandeur.
Highlighting the waist in dramatic fashion, Kate’s gown featured a structured corset bodice that nipped in tightly, enhancing her already slender frame.
Sanchez, not to be outdone, had her bridal dress tailored to give her the same regal hourglass figure. It’s the kind of tailoring that whispers couture and shouts 'look at me'.
Royal watchers have also noticed a striking resemblance to the dress worn by Lady Kitty Spencer, Princess Diana's niece, at her Italian nuptials in 2021.