Paulina Porizkova tied the knot with comedy writer Jeff Greenstein at a town hall ceremony overlooking Lake Orta in Italy on July 3, capping off a love story that began with a sceptical swipe on a dating app. The 61-year-old supermodel’s wedding generated widespread admiration online, with netizens praising how she has aged and celebrating her appearance in the custom couture gown she designed for the occasion.The couple’s 78 guests subsequently moved to the nearby Villa Crespi hotel for a picture-perfect reception following the ceremony. The wedding marked a significant milestone for Porizkova, who had previously spoken about feeling “invisible” on dating platforms as an older woman before Greenstein’s profile appeared in her matches.
How Paulina Porizkova and Jeff Greenstein’s dating app romance began
Porizkova had spent five years on a dating app with minimal success. “I’d been on the dating app for like five years and got maybe five hits,” she told People. “Older women like me are invisible on sites like that.”
The supermodel said her journey from struggling with online dating to marrying Jeff Greenstein proves that love can arrive when least expected.Image credit (Instagram)
Greenstein, who had written comedies including ‘Will & Grace’ and ‘Friends’, had set an age range of 52 to 60 for potential matches. When Porizkova appeared in his list of matches, he was stunned by the prospect. “Already this story is ridiculous: why would a stunning former supermodel swipe right on a gawky, bald comedy writer with a disastrous dating profile?” he told Vogue.What helped overcome his initial disadvantage was the music selection on his profile: ‘Modern World’ by Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers. After Porizkova revealed she was a fan, the two began texting extensively and discovering unexpected common ground.
Paulina Porizkova and Jeff Greenstein’s first date
Their connection deepened through FaceTiming and long conversations over tea and tequila shots. Porizkova eventually took matters into her own hands, texting: “On paper, you’re kind of my perfect man. So when are you coming to New York?”About a month after they began talking, Greenstein travelled to New York and met Porizkova at Hotel Chelsea for drinks. “The sight of her in person took my breath away,” he recalled. “And then a mere 10 minutes later, just after our martinis arrived, she kissed me.”He described their chemistry as “off the charts,” and she invited him home after dinner. “We’ve been together ever since,” he added.
Jeff Greenstein’s proposal to Paulina Porizkova almost went wrong after ring disappeared
In the summer of 2025, Greenstein carefully selected a picturesque location in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, to propose to Porizkova. With a breathtaking view as backdrop, he dropped to one knee to ask her to marry him. However, when he opened the ring box, it was empty.The couple made a hasty return to his car to search for the ring, discovering it at the bottom of his bag. The ring soon found its permanent home on Porizkova’s finger.
Paulina Porizkova’s custom couture wedding gown wins praise from fans
For the July 3 ceremony, Porizkova worked closely with the fashion design house to bring her vision to life. “I knew I wanted a dress made from scratch, not something off the rack,” she told Vogue. “Early on, I hit on the idea of using couture.”
Paulina Porizkova turned heads in a custom-designed couture gown she helped create, earning widespread praise for her elegant bridal look.Image credit (Instagram)
She was adamant the dress would not be white, having worn countless white bridal gowns throughout her modelling career. “I wanted the color to be sort of a not color. Something ineffable and elusive, so you couldn’t say ‘she wore a yellow dress’ or ‘she wore a pink dress,'” the model explained.The gown was constructed to “move like water” around her body. Netizens found her look breathtaking, with many praising her appearance. “Absolutely stunning! Fit for a fairy queen. It echoes her hair colour,” one commenter wrote, while others noted she looked the same as during her younger modelling days.
One admirer called Paulina Porizkova’s bridal look “absolutely stunning,” praising the gown’s elegant design and saying it perfectly complemented her timeless beauty.Image credit (Instagram)
“Everything about the gown is iconic just like the woman wearing it,” another said.
Another fan described the supermodel as “iconic,” applauding both her radiant appearance and the custom couture gown she designed for her wedding day.Image credit (Instagram)
Paulina Porizkova reflects on finding love again at 61
Following her wedding weekend, the former America’s Next Top Model judge reflected on her journey to marriage. “We’re warmed by feeling we got exactly the wedding we wanted, no notes, and exactly the partner we’ve always dreamed of,” she said.Porizkova’s journey from feeling invisible on dating platforms to walking down the aisle in custom couture underscores a shifting narrative around age, beauty, and second chances at love in the modern digital dating landscape.
