What was supposed to be a weekend of romance, glamour, and opulence quickly turned into a social media firestorm after Kylie Jenner made a bold — and widely criticized — fashion choice at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s $50 million wedding celebration in Venice.
While the bride, Lauren Sánchez, was preparing to make her grand entrance in a designer gown rumored to be by Dolce & Gabbana, Kylie arrived at the star-studded event in an off-white, figure-hugging dress — a move many online are calling the “ultimate wedding guest sin.”
Breaking the Golden Rule of Wedding Attire
In a ceremony filled with A-listers like Oprah Winfrey, Tom Brady, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ivanka Trump, and more, all eyes should have been on the bride. But Kylie Jenner stole the spotlight — for the wrong reasons.
Photos captured the 27-year-old mogul stepping onto a boat in a creamy, lace-accented gown with a plunging neckline, spaghetti straps, corset details, and black bow embellishments. Fashion blogs were quick to scold the look, with InStyle declaring she had broken “a major wedding guest rule.”
“Wearing white to someone else’s wedding? That’s fashion treason,” one critic posted on X.
Internet Reacts: “It’s Giving Main Character Syndrome”
As images spread online, so did the outrage. Some fans defended Kylie’s choice, calling it elegant and European-chic, while others didn’t hold back.
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“She really showed up in a bridal dress to a billionaire’s wedding? Nahhh.”
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“Kylie Jenner — the only person who would try to upstage the bride at Bezos’ wedding.”
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“Keeping up with the controversies, one off-white dress at a time.”
The phrase “Main Character Syndrome” quickly trended as users joked that Kylie might have confused her guest invite for a starring role.
All Eyes on Venice
The wedding of the Amazon founder and former journalist Lauren Sánchez was everything you’d expect from one of the richest couples in the world. With venues including the historic Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, five-star hotels like the Gritti Palace, and a lavish guest list, the celebration cost an estimated $50 million.
Opera singers, gospel choirs, and an emotional tribute by Matteo Bocelli added a romantic and dramatic flair to the festivities. But even amidst candlelight elegance and historic Italian architecture, Kylie’s dress became the loudest headline.
An Unspoken Rule Loudly Broken
In wedding etiquette, wearing white or anything close to it as a guest is almost universally frowned upon — a tradition rooted in respect for the bride. And in this case, that bride is Lauren Sánchez, who has already faced public scrutiny and now had to share her big day with a viral fashion controversy.
Even Mario Nawfal, an influencer with over 2 million followers, weighed in:
“While fashion icons flocked to Venice, one outfit stole the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.”
Final Word
Love her or criticize her, Kylie Jenner knows how to make an entrance — and stir the pot. Whether it was a styling misfire or an intentional fashion statement, one thing is clear: she upstaged one of the biggest weddings of the decade with a single dress.