One of the biggest celebrity stories today is Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos’s wedding in Venice, Italy with a lavish, multi-day event that included numerous A-list celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian, and Queen Rania of Jordan. The nuptials took place on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore on June 27, followed by further celebrations on June 28.
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- Location: Venice, Italy, with the ceremony held on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore and a final bash at the Arsenale.
- Guests: Approximately 200 guests attended the celebrations, including a star-studded list featuring Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Brady, Bill Gates, Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner, Usher, and Orlando Bloom. Lauren Sánchez’s children also played a role in the ceremony.
- Wedding Dress: Lauren Sánchez wore a custom-designed, hand-appliquéd Italian lace wedding dress by Dolce & Gabbana, inspired by a dress worn by Sophia Loren in the 1958 film Houseboat.
- Festivities: The three-day event included a welcome dinner, the wedding ceremony, and a final party. Andrea Bocelli’s son, Matteo, performed during the ceremony, and Usher and DJ Cassidy were expected to perform at the final party.
- Cost: The wedding festivities are estimated to have cost around $50 million. This included a hotel buyout, catering by a Michelin-starred chef, extensive water taxi use, and luxury gift boxes for guests featuring local goods.
- Impact on Venice: The wedding sparked protests from some Venetian residents concerned about overtourism and the extravagance of the event. However, the mayor of Venice welcomed the event, emphasizing its potential economic benefits and noting that Bezos and Sánchez made substantial donations to Venetian charities. The couple also prioritized sourcing supplies from local Venetian vendors.
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