Bezos-Sánchez Venice Wedding Draws Stars, Protests

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez hosted a multi-day wedding celebration in Venice, Italy, attended by high-profile guests including Kim and Khloé Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, Ivanka Trump, Queen Rania, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Orlando Bloom. The couple had legally married weeks earlier in the U.S. with a prenuptial agreement, making the Venice events a public celebration rather than a legal ceremony. The festivities featured exclusive parties, luxury accommodations, and a dinner by Michelin-star chef Fabrizio Mellino, with guests arriving via private jets and yachts. The $46 million event drew protests from anti-capitalist and environmental groups concerned about its impact on Venice. Security was heightened throughout, and the celebrations concluded with a major party at the historic Arsenale. The event sparked renewed debate over wealth, tourism, and the preservation of Venice.