Katie Couric is sharing her take on Lauren Sánchez’s wedding look.
The Today alum weighed in on the Blue Origin space flight crew member’s custom Dolce & Gabbana gown for her June 27 nuptials to Jeff Bezos, which she modeled in a Vogue cover photo released shortly after the ceremony.
“Welcome to the eighties—when big hair and conspicuous consumption ruled,” Katie commented on Jack Schlossberg’s Instagram post featuring the image. “Apparently tacky is back.”
Jack, the grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, seemed to agree with the observation, responding, “Let’s bring back scrunchies.”
As for Lauren, 55, she told the fashion magazine that her vision for her wedding dress was to create “something that evokes a moment.”
“I researched pictures of brides in the 1950s,” she explained. “I wanted to reflect back, and I saw Sophia Loren... and she was in high lace, up to the neck, and I said, ‘That’s it. That’s the dress.’”
But most of all, Lauren wanted her gown to reflect who she is now.
“I went into a lot of therapy and it’s changed me in a bunch of ways. But it’s really Jeff,” she shared, adding that he Amazon founder “lets me be unapologetically free.”
Meanwhile, the lavish festivities—which took place in Venice, Italy, and drew celebrity guests including Kim Kardashian, Leonardo DiCaprio, Usher and Orlando Bloom—have drawn criticism from some locals who have expressed concerns about overtourism in the region. In fact, Jenna Bush Hager noted that the publicity surrounding the event would be a deterrent for her.
“It’s very public,” she said of the occasion on the June 26 episode of Jenna & Friends. “There’s protests in Venice, which I personally would hate.”
After all, Jenna made her own 2008 wedding to Henry Hager a decidedly lowkey affair with the help of her parents, former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush.
“We did it in my parents’ backyard in Texas,” she recalled, “where nobody could be except for the people we love.”
For more on Jeff and Lauren’s wedding celebrations, keep reading.
Here Comes the Groom
Jeff Bezos stepped out in a sharp black suit for his June 27 wedding with Lauren Sánchez.
And the Bride Wore White
Lauren was living la vita dolce in a cream-colored dress.
Keeping Up With the Kardashians
Kim Kardashian donned a figure-hugging gown for the wedding ceremony.
Korsets
Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner both opted for dressed with snatched waists.
Thumbs Up
Amid news of his breakup with Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom suited up for the occasion.
Going Koko
Khloe Kardashian sported a plunging pink gown, which she acessorized with a feathery coat.
In Euphoria
Sydney Sweeney boarded a water taxi to the wedding ceremony.
Think Pink
Brooks Nader also wore pink to the event.
MVPs
Usher and Tom Brady suited up for the special occasion.
Momager at Play
Kris Jenner was joined by her longtime love Corey Gamble at the nuptials.
Black Tie (and Cap)
Leonardo DiCaprio paired his black tux and bowtie with an all-black Los Angeles Dodgers hat for the proceedings.
Trump Card
Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner also made it out to Venice for the star-studded wedding.
Baby Bump on Board
Pregnant Karlie Kloss, who is expecting her thir baby with husband Joshua Kushner, needed a little hand getting into a water taxi with her baby bump.
Iconic Duo
Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King stepped out in red and pink dresses, sharing a taxi boat to the ceremony.
Making Waves
Ellie Goulding waved to a friend while attending the wedding ceremony.
Ciao, Italia!
Jeff and Lauren—who got engaged in 2023 after going public with their romance in 2019—arrived in Venice, Italy, ahead of their wedding.
Here Comes the Bride
The bride-to-be wore a jaw-dropping corset dress to her wedding welcome party.
Meeting Up With California Gurls in Italy
Orlando met with the Kardashians and Scooter Braun for a bite to eat ahead of the nuptials.
BFFs On Board!
Oprah and Gayle boarded a taxi boat as they left the Gritti Palace Hotel in Venice for a pre-wedding party.
The Love Boat
The happy couple shared a sweet kiss as they left their hotel.
Mystery Guest
Leonardo tried to go incognito the day before the wedding in a dark suit and black L.A. Dodgers baseball cap as he joined the other guests for an evening out.
Touch Down in Venice
Tom Brady sported a Nobull sweatsuit as he transferred from plane to boat at the Venice Marco Polo airport in Venice.
Vittoria in Venice
Italian model Vittoria Ceretti looked stunning as she joined her boyfriend Leonardo DiCaprio on a taxi boat.
Summer Style
Kendall and Kylie were spotted hopping on a boat ahead of the big day.
Yes to the Dress?
Fashion designer Domenico Dolce was spotted mingling with other wedding guests.
Oh, Say Can You See This Couple on the Dock?
After all, Ivanka and Jared arrived at the Marco Polo airport in Venice before being sailed off to the St. Regis hotel.
Famous Faces
The A-list guests enjoyed a light lunch after arriving in Venice for the big event.
Flying Solo
Orlando hopped into a boat along with other wedding guests for an evening out in Venice.
Glowing in the Italian Sun
Lauren was all smiles as she walked into the hotel, as Jeff trailed behind.
Khloe Takes Venice
Khloe made a stylish arrival in Venice, rocking a leopard print bodycon strapless dress along with big sunglasses.