Bezos and Sánchez's Lavish Venice Wedding Spurs Debate

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez held a three-day wedding celebration in Venice, attended by around 200 high-profile guests such as Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, the Kardashian-Jenner family, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Tom Brady. The event featured opulent decorations, performances by Usher and DJ Cassidy, and a strict no-phone policy, while rumors about Lady Gaga and Elton John performing were denied. The festivities caused disruptions in Venice, including protests and a city shutdown for security. After the wedding, the couple departed by boat and helicopter to board Bezos' $500 million superyacht Koru and are honeymooning at the Four Seasons San Domenico Palace in Taormina, Sicily, known for its luxury suites costing over €7,000 a night. The San Domenico Palace is famous as the setting of HBO's The White Lotus Season 2 and for hosting world leaders. The scale and cost of the event have fueled public debate amid ongoing economic challenges.