There’s making an entrance, and then there’s making a powerful request BEFORE you even make said entrance! Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner attended Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s extravagant Venice wedding this weekend.
But it wasn’t just Ivanka Trump’s couture that made waves.
According to a lip reader, Jared Kushner delivered a crisp, eight-word demand on behalf of his wife just moments before they boarded a water taxi en route to the ceremony: “She’d like to sit down by the window.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGjK8LouVsQ
Professional lip reader Nicola Hickling took a close look at some footage and noticed Jared being polite as he talked to the staff. At the same time, Ivanka was holding onto his arm to keep her balance. The pair had flown to Italy with their kids and were soaking up the vibe of Venice. Even though Ivanka Trump had a graceful and put-together image, it seems like she also had specific ideas about where she wanted to sit that went with the scenic setting.
From her pastel-hued arrival to her after-party glamour, Ivanka’s sartorial choices dominated headlines all weekend. But it was this brief moment (humble yet hinting at hidden influence) that piqued public curiosity.
Ivanka Trump’s Fashion Tour de Force in Venice
Ivanka made la dolce vita look effortless. For the Friday ceremony, the 43-year-old daughter of President Donald Trump wore a breathtaking pink Tony Ward gown embroidered with floral petals and shimmering beadwork. Her look was completed with diamond drop earrings, a sleek side-parted hairdo, and a dusting of rosy makeup.
Jared Kushner complemented her style with a classic tuxedo, his demeanor equally polished.
Before the ceremony, the couple was spotted boarding a water taxi. That’s when Hickling caught Jared’s now-viral comment. “She’d like to sit down by the window, he allegedly told a staff member.
Ivanka & Jarred Kushner Arrive in Venice for Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sánchez’s Wedding.
They did great financially when they started a private equity firm that rec’d a reported $2 billion investment from the sovereign wealth fund controlled by the Saudi Crown Prince, when they left… pic.twitter.com/EPvv5ycwDN— Blanche Victoria (@tammytabby) June 27, 2025
Moments later, Ivanka Trump gracefully thanked the crew and boarded, perfectly composed. But it didn’t stop there!
At the pre-wedding, Ivanka looked stunning in a pink Oscar de la Renta mini that had cherry-blossom sequins all over it.
It’s supposed to cost about $10,000! Then, when the party kicked off on Saturday, she changed into a simple yet elegant little black number by Carolina Herrera. She went for a bold red lip and had her hair in loose waves, looking like she was ready to dance the night away. She posted pics on Instagram with captions like “la dolce notte” in Italian and “Last night in Venice.”
Her posts went viral, with fans even comparing her to Molly Ringwald!
Ivanka Trump’s wardrobe for the Bezos wedding alone could’ve headlined Fashion Week. But this was a social calendar moment tailored for billionaires, influencers, and just enough political royalty.
Kushner Keeps it Cool While Ivanka Holds Court
While Ivanka shimmered across Venice, Jared played the composed consort. From making quiet logistical arrangements to coordinating with boat staff and offering a hand as she stepped onboard, he kept his role low-key yet attentive.
During the after-party, which was a pajama party where even Jeff Bezos got cozy in satin pajamas and Lauren Sánchez looked terrific in a sparkly Versace robe, Jared Kushner kept it chill and classy in a navy shirt over black pants.
First image of Ivanka Trump at today’s Bezos-Sanchez wedding in Venice!
In a stunning floral pink dress with a sky-high slit
Simply gorgeous 🌸 pic.twitter.com/G087ysk5xe
— Mambo Italiano (@mamboitaliano__) June 27, 2025
Their cute little kids, Arabella, who’s 13, Joseph, who’s 11, and Theodore, who’s 8, had come to the party earlier in the week, but they decided to skip the main show and stay away from all the flashing lights and noise.
The couple’s highly choreographed appearance reflects their White House values: fewer political headlines, more perfectly styled photo ops. Still, that window-seat remark shows that Ivanka Trump’s brand of soft power, delivered via Jared, remains alive and well…even if it’s just over a boat ride in the canals of Venice!
