Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is getting married in Venice, Italy, last weekend. The three-day event for his wedding to Lauren Sanchez is expected to cost around $50 million and features a guest list of celebrities and business leaders.
The couple exchanged vows on Friday at a private ceremony, according to a report from The Guardian. A large reception was planned for Saturday at a historic venue. Guests, including Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, and Leonardo DiCaprio, have already arrived for pre-wedding events that began on Thursday.
The celebration’s cost is estimated to be between $47 million and $56 million. As reported by CNBC, the lavish affair has caused some controversy. Local residents and environmental demonstrators have protested the use of the historic city as a venue for the super-rich, citing concerns over Venice’s struggle with mass tourism.
Bezos, one of the world’s richest people, is also reportedly making charitable donations in the city. This includes a 2 million euro gift to a group that studies Venice’s lagoon ecosystem. The event highlights a recent trend of wealthy individuals moving to or visiting Italy, partly due to its favorable tax laws.
Key details of the wedding
- Who: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez.
- What: A three-day wedding celebration.
- Where: Venice, Italy, including the private island of San Giorgio.
- Cost: Estimated at around $50 million.
- Guests: Around 200, including celebrities like Usher and members of the Kardashian family.
