Paulina Porizkova married comedy writer Jeff Greenstein in a town hall ceremony overlooking Italy’s Lake Orta on July 3, ending a love story that began with a hesitant swipe on a dating app. The 61-year-old supermodel’s wedding generated widespread praise online, with netizens praising her aging and celebrating her appearance in the custom couture gown she designed for the occasion.The couple’s 78 guests moved to the nearby Villa Crespi hotel for a picture-perfect reception after the ceremony. The wedding marks a significant milestone for Porizkova, who previously spoke of feeling “invisible” on dating platforms as an older woman before seeing Greenstein’s profile on her matches.
How Paulina Porizkova and Jeff Greenstein’s dating app romance began
Porizkova spent five years on a dating app with little success. “I was on the dating app for like five years and got maybe five hits,” she told People. “Old women like me don’t appear on sites like that.”
The supermodel said her journey from struggling with online dating to marrying Jeff Greenstein proved that love can come when you least expect it. Image credit (Instagram).
Greenstein, who has written comedies including ‘Will & Grace’ and ‘Friends’, set an age range of 52 to 60 for potential matches. When Porizkova showed her list of matches, she was stunned by the prospect. “This story is ridiculous: why would a stunning former supermodel swipe a gawky, bald comedy writer with a disastrous dating profile?” he told Vogue.What helped to overcome his first disadvantage was the choice of music in his profile. Jonathan Richman’s ‘Modern World’ and the Modern Lovers. After Porizkova revealed that she was a fan, the two began texting a lot and discovered an unexpected common ground.
Paulina Porizkova and Jeff Greenstein’s first date
Their connection deepened through FaceTiming and long conversations over tea and tequila shots. Eventually Porizkova took matters into her own hands, texting. “On paper, you’re my perfect man. So when are you coming to New York?”About a month after they started talking, Greenstein traveled to New York and met Porizkova at the Hotel Chelsea for drinks. “Seeing him in person took my breath away,” he recalls. “And then only about 10 minutes later, after our martinis came, he kissed me.”He described their chemistry as “off the charts,” and invited her home after dinner. “We’ve been together ever since,” he added.
Jeff Greenstein’s proposal to Paulina Porizkova almost went wrong after the ring went missing
In the summer of 2025, Greenstein carefully selected a beautiful location in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, to propose to Porizkova. With a breathtaking scene as a backdrop, he got down on one knee to ask her to marry him. However, when he opened the ring box, it was empty.The couple rushed back to her car to look for the ring, finding it at the bottom of her bag. The ring soon found its permanent home on Porizkova’s finger.
Paulina Porizkova’s custom couture wedding gown won praise from fans
For the ceremony on July 3, 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 is adamant that the dress is not white, wearing countless white bridal gowns in her modeling career. “I wanted the color to be a kind of an unknown color. Something indescribable and elusive, so you can’t say ‘she’s wearing a yellow dress’ or ‘she’s wearing a pink dress,'” the model explained.The gown was made to “move like water” on her body. Netizens found her look stunning, with many praising her look. “Absolutely stunning! Fit for a fairy queen. It echoes her hair color,” one commenter wrote, while others noted that she looked just like she did in her younger modeling 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,” said one.
Another fan described the supermodel as “iconic,” applauding 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 age 61
After her wedding weekend, the former America’s Next Top Model judge reflects on her journey in marriage. “We’re overwhelmed with the feeling that 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 highlights an evolving narrative about age, beauty, and second-chance love in the modern digital dating landscape.