Bezos, Sánchez Wedding Welcome Party Disrupted by Thunderstorm in Venice

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s three-day wedding festivities in Venice, Italy, began with a lavish pre-wedding party that was abruptly cut short due to a sudden and intense thunderstorm. The event, held at Madonna dell’Orto, saw high-profile guests including Kim and Khloé Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Oprah Winfrey, Ivanka Trump, Orlando Bloom, Tom Brady, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellie Goulding, and Usher scrambling for cover and departing early via water taxis. Torrential rain, strong winds, and lightning forced attendees to rush under vaulted cloisters and hastily board water taxis approximately 45 minutes before the party’s planned midnight conclusion. Despite the weather, the bride, Lauren Sánchez, wore a striking off-the-shoulder gold corset gown while Bezos followed closely behind under an umbrella. Observers noted that even immense wealth could not control the unpredictable weather, though an Italian saying suggests a wet bride is a lucky one. The celebrations are ongoing amid some backlash and protests surrounding the couple’s nuptials.