India, June 30 -- Tommy Hilfiger had a close call at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding celebration in Venice on Friday. The 74-year-old designer almost fell into the water while getting into a water taxi in front of the newlyweds and a crowd of celebrity guests.

He was walking just ahead of quarterback Tom Brady, who was also attending the event, which many have called the "wedding of the century." As Hilfiger chatted with people nearby, he tripped and nearly fell into the canal.

Lip reader Nicola Hickling told Daily Mail that at the time of the incident, Hilfiger looked back at Brady, who was standing behind him, and said, "You can go after me."

The line was moving slowly as the guests-dressed in black-tie outfits-boarded the wa...