One of Lauren Sanchez’s many wedding dresses has gone missing following her extravagant $20 million wedding to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in Venice, Italy.
According to the Daily Mail, the disappearance of one of Sanchez's 27 wedding-related dresses has become a source of intrigue, even as early reports suggesting the garment was stolen by a party crasher are no longer believed to be true.
The couple exchanged vows Friday on the historic island of San Giorgio Maggiore, surrounded by friends, family, and a noted air of glamour. Known for her fashion-forward style, Sanchez reportedly changed outfits frequently during the wedding festivities, ultimately wearing 27 different dresses. Each look was selected or designed with care to match the grandeur of the multi-day celebration.
Among the most talked-about ensembles was Sanchez’s ceremony gown—a white couture dress by Dolce & Gabbana. The gown featured an intricate lace design, poised with long floral-patterned sleeves, a high neckline, a curve-hugging bodice, buttons down the front, and an expansive flowing train. This show-stopping piece had been spotlighted ahead of the event during an exclusive photoshoot for Vogue magazine.
The fitting for the gown took place in Milan, Italy, a detail shared by Sanchez herself, who noted the emotional experience of trying on the dress: “It was more powerful than I thought.” In behind-the-scenes images captured by photographer Nicolas Geradin, Dolce & Gabbana designer Domenico Dolce is seen delicately placing a long veil on Sanchez’s head as she prepared for her bridal moment.
Sanchez emphasized keeping the finished gown a surprise even from Bezos himself. "I almost gave in," she explained in a quote, adding, "But I want it to be a surprise. As you get a little older, not many things surprise you. I can’t wait to see his face."
Following the wedding, speculation swirled when one of the 27 dresses could not be located. Initial reports from Italian media suggested an “elegantly dressed party crasher” may have taken the missing gown, sparking fears of theft. However, those theories are no longer considered credible.
Authorities have not been involved in the case, as no police report was filed in connection with the dress. While this reassures those concerned about a potential crime, the unexplained absence of the dress remains unresolved. The missing garment is not the Dolce & Gabbana ceremony gown, but one of the other 26 event ensembles worn during the celebration.
Despite the speculation, Sanchez and her team have not identified any suspects or theories explaining the disappearance. As of now, the missing piece of fashion history is simply unaccounted for, and there is no confirmation that it was stolen.
For her final wedding soirée, Sanchez wore a rose pink ballgown from Atelier Versace that captured the opulence and romance of the occasion. The gown was constructed from silk chiffon and adorned with Swarovski crystals in warm tones of gold, rose gold, and bronze. The embroidery work appeared completely handcrafted, underlining the amount of detail and grandeur present throughout the week’s events.
Designed personally by Donatella Versace, the pink gown was paired with a striking black clutch bag. The accessory was inscribed with the words “Mrs. Bezos” spelled out in clear diamonds, adding sparkling punctuation to the celebrations. The choice of dress for the final party again emphasized the themed elegance of each stage of the wedding weekend.
To mark the occasion, Sanchez took to social media and shared a photograph alongside Bezos, captioning the picture simply with the wedding date. She also tagged members of her styling team, including names like Rick Henry, Laura Mele, Iram Shelton, and Jamie Mizrahi, in appreciation of their collaboration across the wedding wardrobe process.
While much attention was paid to the luxury, celebrity, and design elements of the marriage ceremonies, the missing dress added an unintended twist to the highly photographed event. As dress number totals and timelines were confirmed, only one piece failed to return to storage or transport.
The speculation surrounding the missing item has taken attention away, at least momentarily, from the couple’s elaborate and joyful union. There’s still no word on when or if the garment will be recovered. Those close to the couple have chosen to stay silent amid the media interest.
Whether lost through misplacement or taken under less clear circumstances, the absence of the gown leaves a peculiar gap in an otherwise meticulously curated celebration. The couple, however, appear unfazed, continuing to share expressions of gratitude and joy from what they’ve referred to as one of the happiest moments of their lives.
