The much-anticipated wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sánchez reached a glamorous conclusion on Friday night when Sánchez celebrated the nuptials with a heartfelt Instagram announcement. The post featured a joyful image of her in a delicate white lace gown beside a dapper Bezos, now referred to as Lauren Sánchez Bezos.
The ceremony took place on the picturesque San Giorgio island in Venice, with breathtaking views of the Doge Palace. The couple and their approximately 200 guests arrived at the celebration aboard a motorboat, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the event. As the sun set, emotional wedding tunes were provided by Matteo Bocelli, son of the renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli, captivating both guests and onlookers.
This lavish wedding, highlighted in Friday's Vogue magazine featuring Sánchez in a customized Dolce & Gabbana design, was part of a three-day extravaganza in Venice that sparked both excitement and critical discussions. The exclusive guest list boasted a mix of the world's elite, gathering in the city during the week on private jets and yachts.
Famed personalities such as Oprah Winfrey, the Kardashian-Jenner clan, and Hollywood stars like Orlando Bloom and Leonardo DiCaprio mingled alongside tech innovators including Bill Gates and OpenAI's Sam Altman. Attendees showcased the power couple’s extensive social circles and significant influence.
While former President Trump did not make an appearance, his daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner were present, alongside significant figures like Josh Kushner and supermodel Karlie Kloss. The wedding festivities opened the previous day with a party at Madonna dell’Orto cloister, despite being temporarily disrupted by a thunderstorm. The celebrations are set to continue through the weekend with a grand reception at a former shipyard complex.
