Jeff Bezos tied the knot with long-time beau Lauren Sanchez in an extravagant ceremony in Venice on June 28. Wearing a custom Dolce & Gabbana, Sanchez wore a modest wedding gown for her big day. As all eyes remained on the wedding, Lauren created a new identity on social media. However, on the first outing as a married couple, Sanchez ditched her 35-carat wedding ring, estimated at $10 million.

Removing all but two posts on Instagram, she renamed her handle to “laurensanchezbezos”. Keeping her wedding photo pinned, the account only shows an image with her husband, Jeff, and the other, a solo shot in her wedding dress.

The extravagant affair was attended by 200 elite guests. From Bill Gates to Oprah Winfrey, and the Kardashians to Sidney Sweeney, the lavish affair was not hidden from the residents of Venice.

‘This is how it’s done, ladies’

Following the complete disappearance of Sanchez’s previous posts, netizens were quick to notice her change of username. A user praised Lauren and said. “For the first time ever Lauren Sanchez is wearing something conservative and appropriate. She also erased her whole Instagram except for this picture. This is how it’s done, ladies.”

“Why erase her whole Instagram? Because the “old” Lauren is gone replaced by the new?…” questioned another user commenting under the post.

“I really don’t know who she is, but she definitely did do the right thing. i just feel like after you enter a serious relationship or start a literal family, there’s not a reason to be all over social media…” expressed another.

Some users congratulated the couple on their happy day and praised the elegance of Sanchez’s dress. While some opined that Bezos should have “not worn a tuxedo”, others praised the classic fashion choice of the couple. The cost of the wedding, however, is rumoured to be $20 million which surprised most netizens.

$10 million wedding ring

As visuals surface from Sanchez’s first appearance since her wedding in Venice, the hard-to-miss $10 million 35-carat ring is indeed missing. Sanchez, who this week debuted the sparkling-white diamond oval-cut ring when she stepped out in a Schiaparelli gown. She styled it with the rock designed by jeweller Lorraine Schwartz.

Bezos-Sanchez wedding

The over-the-top wedding in Venice was attended by a star-studded guest list. The high-profile celebration saw appearances from Hollywood elite, tech titans, and global influencers. Notable guests included Bill Gates, Leonardo DiCaprio, Oprah Winfrey, and Kris Jenner. Sánchez stunned in multiple designer outfits, while Bezos kept it classic.

Natasha Poonawalla and Mona Patel were the only two Indian origin guests on the list. Close with Lauren, Poonawalla’s fashion sense truly captured the essence of “celebrating love”. Patel, on the other hand, matched designers with the bride in a D&G lace dress.