Paulina Porizkova tied the knot with comedian Jeff Greenstein in a town hall ceremony overlooking Italy’s Lake Orta on July 3, recounting a love story that began with a questionable move on a dating app. The 61-year-old supermodel’s wedding caused quite a stir online, with netizens complimenting her on how old she has aged and celebrating how she looked in her custom-made dress for the occasion.The couple’s 78 guests moved to the nearby Villa Crespi hotel for the perfect photo op after the ceremony. The marriage struck a chord with Porizkova, who had previously spoken of feeling “invisible” on social media platforms as an elderly woman before Greenstein’s profile appeared in her matches.
How the relationship between Paulina Porizkova and Jeff Greenstein began
Porizkova spent five years in a relationship without success. “I’ve been dating for five years and I’ve probably been in love five times,” she told People. “Older women like me don’t appear on sites like that.”
The supermodel said her journey from struggling with online dating to marrying Jeff Greenstein proves that love can take unexpected turns. Photo gallery (Instagram).
Greenstein, who has written comedies including ‘Will & Grace’ and ‘Friends’, set the age range of 52 to 60 for success. When Porizkova appeared in the list of matches, she was surprised by the prospect. “The story is already ridiculous: why would a mysterious ex-boyfriend date a bald comedian with a terrible dating history?” she told Vogue.What helped him overcome his first problem was choosing a song for his record: ‘Modern World’ by Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers. After Porizkova reveals that she is in love, the two start texting each other more and find an unexpected connection.
Paulina Porizkova’s first date with Jeff Greenstein
Their connection grew through FaceTiming and long-distance conversations over shots of tea and tequila. Porizkova finally took it upon herself, texting each other: “On paper, you’re like my perfect man. So when are you coming to New York?”A month after they started talking, Greenstein went to New York and met Porizkova at the Chelsea Hotel for drinks. He said: “Seeing him in front of us took my breath away.” “Then 10 minutes later, right after our martinis arrived, he kissed me.”She described the process as “a lot,” and invited him home after dinner. “We’ve been together ever since,” he added.
Jeff Greenstein’s proposal to Paulina Porizkova almost went wrong when the ring went missing
In the summer of 2025, Greenstein carefully selected the best location in the city of Karlovy Vary, in the Czech Republic, to tell the story of the city of Porizkova. Seeing the wonderful things, he knelt down and asked her to marry him. However, when he opened the ring box, it was empty.The two hurried back to his car to search for the ring, and found it under his bag. The ring soon found its permanent home on Porizkova’s finger.
Paulina Porizkova’s traditional couture wedding dress gets praise from fans
For the July 3 event, Porizkova worked with the fashion house to bring her vision to life. “I knew I wanted a dress that was made from scratch, not something else,” she told Vogue. “At first, I started using couture.”
Paulina Porizkova wore a custom-made gown that she helped create, and was widely praised for her beautiful bridal look. Photo gallery (Instagram).
She insisted that the dress was never white, having worn countless white gowns throughout her modeling career. “I wanted the color to be different. Something abstract and ambiguous, so you can’t say ‘she wore a yellow dress’ or ‘she wore a pink dress,'” explained the model.The dress was designed to “flow like water” around her body. Netizens found her attractive, with many praising her looks. “Awesome! Fit for a witch queen. It matches her hair color,” one commenter wrote, while others said she looked just like her younger days.
One admirer called Paulina Porizkova’s bridal look “absolutely stunning,” praising the design’s timeless elegance. Photo gallery (Instagram).
“Everything about the gown is like a woman wearing it,” someone said.
One fan described the supermodel as “gorgeous,” praising her stunning figure and the formal dress she wore on her wedding day. Photo gallery (Instagram).
Paulina Porizkova is thinking about finding love again at the age of 61
A week after her wedding, the former America’s Next Top Model judge reflected on her honeymoon. “We are happy to hear that we have the wedding we wanted, no script, and the partner we have always wanted,” she said.Porizkova’s journey from feeling invisible on dating platforms to walking down the runway in traditional clothing underscores the evolving narrative surrounding age, beauty, and second chance love in today’s digital landscape.