Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Arrive in Venice Ahead of Star-Studded Wedding
Lavish three-day celebration sparks excitement and criticism as over 200 guests gather in Italy, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, 61, and his fiancée, former television anchor Lauren Sánchez, 55, have arrived in Venice for what is shaping up to be one of the most glamorous weddings of the year. The couple was spotted on Wednesday stepping off a water taxi at the luxurious Aman Hotel on the Grand Canal.
According to reports from Corriere della Sera and Reuters, the main celebration is scheduled for Saturday at the historic Arsenale (Arsenal) in the city’s eastern district. However, the actual wedding ceremony is set to begin on Thursday at a yet-undisclosed location. Security around the multi-day event is tight, with around 200 elite guests expected to attend.
The star-studded guest list reportedly includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Oprah Winfrey, Mick Jagger, Kim Kardashian, and Orlando Bloom. Several of Venice’s most prestigious hotels have been reserved to accommodate the high-profile attendees.
The wedding’s scale has also drawn criticism. Local reports claim at least 95 private jets have requested landing clearance at Venice’s Marco Polo Airport, sparking backlash over the environmental footprint and billionaire excess, particularly in a culturally fragile city like Venice.
Still, the city is buzzing with excitement as final preparations are underway. The three-day celebration promises an unforgettable mix of romance, celebrity, and spectacle in one of the world’s most iconic destinations.