Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez officially got married during an extravagant event in Venice, Italy. Sanchez announced their marriage on Instagram late Friday evening, posting a cheerful picture of the pair. She donned a white lace dress, while Bezos appeared in a traditional tuxedo.
The event took place on the lush island of San Giorgio Maggiore, with a view of the Doge’s Palace across the Venetian lagoon. Approximately 200 guests arrived via motorboat for the elegant yet personal ceremony.
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Wedding Celebrations
The wedding was a part of an extravagant three-day celebration that transformed Venice into a hub for celebrity encounters and elite fashion. On Friday night, applause resonated over the lagoon, followed by a heartfelt performance by Matteo Bocelli, the son of renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli.
Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos are organizing a lavish wedding celebration in Venice, Italy, lasting several days and drawing international attention alongside a star-studded guest list. In attendance at the event are Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey, Eva Longoria, Sydney Sweeney, Khloe Kardashian, Tom Brady, and Ivanka Trump.
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The main party is set for Saturday at the Arsenale, a historic shipyard where ships were constructed for the Venetian Republic’s naval empire. Multiple news sources are indicating that Lady Gaga and Elton John will be performing.
Luca Zaia, president of the Veneto region encompassing Venice, informed reporters on Tuesday that the wedding festivities for approximately 200-250 attendees are anticipated to range from 40 million to 48 million euros ($47 million to $56 million).
On Friday, Italy’s tourism ministry announced it conducted a study estimating the total economic effect of the wedding at 957 million euros ($1.12 billion), which includes an 896 million euro gain from “media visibility”.
Ivanka Trump, the daughter of U.S. President Donald Trump, and her husband Jared Kushner were among the initial guests to land in Venice on Tuesday. Dozens of other A-listers joined them, including Bill Gates, Orlando Bloom, Tom Brady, the queen of Jordan, Oprah Winfrey, Kris Jenner, and Kim and Khloe Kardashian, along with Domenico Dolce from Dolce & Gabbana.
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The couple will enjoy their leisure time at the luxurious Aman Hotel along the Grand Canal. There, George and Amal Clooney tied the knot as well. Bezos and Sánchez have requested attendees to contribute to charity. In exchange, attendees will receive gift bags. These will feature handcrafted Venetian glass from Laguna B and confections from Rosa Salva.
Every guest will be accommodated in premium hotels in Venice. These comprise Gritti Palace, St. Regis, Belmond Cipriani, and Hotel Danieli.
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The Bezos-Sanchez Relationship
Bezos and Sánchez started their relationship in 2016 after being introduced by Sánchez’s former husband, Patrick Whitesell. Their romance became public in January 2019, following announcements of separations from their partners by both.
Bezos and Sánchez made first appearance as a couple in July 2019, and since then, they have become prominent figures in both celebrity and business communities together. News of their engagement was initially reported in May 2023.
Throughout the years, they have nurtured a close and loving partnership, frequently spotted together and displaying a strong connection characterized by mutual assistance and common interests, such as aviation and charitable activities. They became engaged in May 2023 after almost five years of being together.
