As Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez celebrated their star-studded wedding in the romantic canals of Venice, another ex-couple was making headlines from across the globe — but for an entirely different reason.
Patrick Whitesell and his wife Pia Whitesell seemed completely unfazed by the high-profile “wedding of the century,” as they soaked up the sun and danced the night away at a party in Mexico.
Pia and Patrick Enjoy Life (and the Pool) in Paradise
Instead of jetting to Italy, Patrick and Pia chose to live it up at a wild 50th birthday bash with their own set of celebrity friends.
Pia, the Australian actress best known for her time on Home and Away, posted a series of envy-inducing photos on Instagram that screamed we’re just fine over here.
One snap showed Pia glowing alongside a friend at the party, while another captured Patrick mid-swim, blowing his wife a kiss from the pool.
The energy was carefree, celebratory, and the complete opposite of formal wedding vibes.
Celebrity Friends, Smiles, and No Drama
The party crowd included some familiar faces, too.
Pia shared a fun photo of singer Kita Alexander, model Gabriella Brooks, and Aussie radio personality Lauren Phillips all smiling together.
Clearly, the Whitesells are doing more than okay — they’re thriving in their own slice of paradise while the world watches Jeff and Lauren tie the knot.
Meanwhile, Across the Ocean, a Billionaire Wedding Took Over Venice
Back in Italy, the energy was much more extravagant.
Jeff Bezos, 61, and Lauren Sanchez, 55, finally said “I do” during a breathtaking three-day celebration on the idyllic island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice.
The couple, whose controversial romance went public six years ago, officially brought their love story full circle — in the most lavish way imaginable.
The guest list? A who’s who of global fame.
Think Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Usher, Orlando Bloom, Ivanka Trump, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sydney Sweeney, and practically every Kardashian and Jenner in existence.
From Kim to Kylie, they were all there.
Music, Boats, and a $20 Million Price Tag
No detail was spared. Guests arrived to live gospel music, violins, and trumpet fanfare, all while being ferried across the lagoon in private boats.
The setting looked straight out of a movie — and with a reported cost of $20 million, it just might have felt like one.
It wasn’t just a wedding; it was an event.
From Michelin-star meals to jaw-dropping designer outfits, the celebration went viral for its sheer scale and luxury.
A Look Back at the Scandal That Started It All
Of course, this isn’t just a story of weddings.
Six years ago, the romance between Jeff and Lauren caused waves after their affair became public, effectively ending their previous marriages — Jeff with MacKenzie Scott, and Lauren with Patrick Whitesell.
While the world was glued to Bezos and Sanchez’s over-the-top “I do’s,” Patrick and Pia were showing us that sometimes, peace, sunshine, and a pool party are just as meaningful.