It’s not just a wedding. It’s a spectacle. Billionaire Jeff Bezos and media powerhouse Lauren Sánchez are about to transform Venice into their personal fairytale stage. Starting June 24, their hush-hush plans are no longer under wraps. And the opulence is beyond what anyone imagined.
Venice Mayor Confirms the Rumors About Jeff Bezos Were Real
Forget the Aspen whispers. The wedding is locked in for Venice. And even the city’s mayor has confirmed it. Luigi Brugnaro broke his silence after weeks of wild guesses, setting the record straight. Yes, Bezos and Sánchez are tying the knot in the canal city. No, it won’t cause chaos. Just 200 guests. Controlled. Elegant. Exclusive.
They aren’t flying in everything from the States. Instead, the couple has sourced 80% of the event from local Venetian artisans. Rosa Salva, the city’s most historic pastry shop, is handling desserts. And Laguna B’s glassmakers are crafting bespoke keepsakes for the guests. The actual venue remains a mystery. Some point to the $500 million Koru yacht. Others whisper about San Giorgio Maggiore or the Scuola Grande della Misericordia.
Who’s Coming? Only the Best of the Best
This isn’t your standard celebrity guest list. It’s practically a summit. Those already confirmed include Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, Karlie Kloss, and her husband Joshua Kushner. Close family friends like Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner are flying in. And don’t forget Bezos’ Blue Origin companions. Katy Perry and Gayle King.
Earlier, the couple held engagement events that gave a taste of the vibe. One was aboard a luxury yacht with Bill Gates. Another, a Beverly Hills bash with Oprah, Barbra Streisand, and Salma Hayek. Now, they’re upping the ante.
Five Hotels, No Gifts, and a Very Personal Touch
Guests won’t be cramped. They’ll spread out across five of Venice’s most extravagant hotels. The Aman, where George Clooney married Amal Clooney. The Gritti Palace. St. Regis. Belmond Cipriani. Hotel Danieli. Each one selected for maximum privacy and pure Venetian romance.
And while gifts would be expected for an event like this. The couple has other ideas. It has been encouraged that attendees donate to charity in lieu of presents. An understated move amid the glitz.
The City Embraces the Spotlight
Despite early concerns about disruption, locals seem thrilled. “It’s prestigious,” said Rosa Salva’s team. “They could get married anywhere. But they chose here.” Moreover, with local vendors front and center, the event is being framed as a celebration with Venice, not just in it.
The wedding might be private. But the message is loud. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are making their own kind of history. With gondolas, Murano glass, and a guest list that reads like a global who’s who.
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