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Paulina Porizkova and Jeff Greenstein Wed in a Lake-Orta Celebration
7/16/2026, 12:38:33 PM
Italian Destination Wedding
On July 3, former supermodel Paulina Porizkova, 61, and television writer Jeff Greenstein, 63, exchanged vows at a town hall overlooking Lake Orta in northern Italy before moving to the nearby Villa Crespi for a reception. The ceremony was attended by 78 guests, including Porizkova’s sons Jonathan, 32, and Oliver, 28, and Greenstein’s son from a prior relationship. The venue—a 19th-century Moorish-Revival hotel with a three-Michelin-starred restaurant—hosted a dinner featuring linguine with baby squid and soused trout prepared by chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo. After the meal, guests danced to a curated playlist spun by DJ Giampiero Ponte.
How the Couple Met and Planned the Day
Porizkova first encountered Greenstein on the dating app Raya, where she noted she had received “maybe five hits” after five years of use. Their connection deepened through extended FaceTime conversations, leading to a three-year relationship before Greenstein relocated from Los Angeles to New York. After Greenstein proposed in July 2025, the pair selected Lake Orta—previously discovered by Porizkova during a photo shoot—as the wedding site. Their wedding attire included a silver House of Gilles couture gown, and the couple’s first dance was to “Moon River.”
Official Remarks from the Couple
Both expressed gratitude for finding love in their 60s and highlighted the intimate, tourist-light setting of the Italian town. Porizkova described the villa’s atmosphere as “perfect” for family and friends, while Greenstein praised Porizkova’s intellect and multilingual abilities, noting she “cares about family, about social justice.” The couple plans to honeymoon aboard a Greek-Island cruise and is searching for a new Manhattan residence after Porizkova’s current rental is sold.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I’d been on the dating app Raya for like five years and got maybe five hits,” — Paulina Porizkova
- “There are very few tourists in town, and it’s just this perfect cobblestoned town with flowers hanging off all the balconies. The villa is a small, 14-room hotel with the most fantastic food,” — Paulina Porizkova
- “We have no return ticket yet, so we’re just going to hop around until we’re tired,” — Paulina Porizkova
- “She’s the best-read person in the world,” — Jeff Greenstein
