Venice, Italy — Amazon founder and one of the world’s richest individuals, Jeff Bezos, tied the knot with American media personality Lauren Sánchez in a grand, three-day wedding celebration held in Venice. The event drew an elite guest list from across the globe, including celebrities, royals, and business magnates.
The main ceremony took place on the picturesque and historic island of San Giorgio Maggiore, where Matteo Bocelli, son of famed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, delivered a special performance. Guests arrived by water taxis and included notable figures such as Oprah Winfrey, Orlando Bloom, Kylie Jenner, and Ivanka Trump.
Lauren Sánchez dazzled in a custom haute couture gown by Dolce & Gabbana, reportedly taking over 900 hours to craft. Speaking after the ceremony, Sánchez said she felt “like a princess.” Intimate photos from the event, shared on social media platforms including Instagram, have garnered widespread attention and admiration.
The wedding festivities concluded on Saturday night at a medieval shipyard in Venice, featuring live performances by international music icons Lady Gaga and Elton John. However, the celebrations also drew criticism from some local and environmental groups. Protests erupted in parts of Venice, with residents expressing concerns about over-tourism, and climate activists highlighting what they described as the harmful environmental policies of Bezos-owned companies.
This marks the second marriage for both Bezos and Sánchez, who collectively have seven children from previous relationships. The couple got engaged in May 2023 aboard Bezos’s 417-foot luxury yacht Koru — a Māori symbol representing “new life.”
While no official figures have been disclosed, reports estimate the total cost of the extravagant wedding to be between $20 million and $50 million.
