Paulina Porizkova'S Fairytale Wedding: A Love Story That Defied The Odds

The Fairy Tale Comes to Life

Paulina Porizkova, the stunning 61-year-old Czech supermodel, has found her happily ever after with TV producer Jeff Greenstein. The couple exchanged vows in an enchanting ceremony on July 3 at the picturesque Lake Orta in Italy. The lovebirds met on the exclusive celebrity dating app Raya, proving that sometimes, love can be just a swipe away.

Porizkova, who was previously married to The Cars' frontman Ric Ocasek, shared her excitement in an interview with People magazine. "I'd been on the dating app Raya for like five years and got maybe five hits," she confessed. "Older women like me are invisible on sites like that." Yet, her persistence paid off when she met Greenstein, known for his work on iconic TV shows like "Friends," "Will & Grace," and "Desperate Housewives."

"All we did was talk, and then FaceTime, and then have tea on FaceTime, which turned to wine on FaceTime, which turned into tequila on FaceTime," Porizkova joked, reminiscing about their budding romance.

A Wedding to Remember

The couple's nuptials took place against the stunning backdrop of Lake Orta, with a reception held at the luxurious Villa Crespi. Porizkova dazzled in a custom grayish-blue gown by House of Gilles, a departure from traditional bridal white. "I'd worn so many white bridal gowns as a model," she explained to Vogue. "I wanted the color to be sort of a not color. Something ineffable and elusive."

The gown was complemented by teardrop earrings gifted by her sons for her 60th birthday, adding a personal touch to her wedding ensemble. Greenstein, reflecting on their journey, shared, "I was based in L.A. and she was in New York, and neither of us were looking for long distance, so I thought at best I've made a great new friend."

The Perfect Ending

For Porizkova and Greenstein, the ceremony was the perfect culmination of their whirlwind romance. "We're warmed by feeling we got exactly the wedding we wanted – no notes – and exactly the partner we've always dreamed of," the couple beamed.

Their story is a testament to the magic of love that transcends distance and defies expectations. From their first FaceTime chat to their Italian "I dos," Paulina and Jeff's love story is nothing short of a modern-day fairy tale.