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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Celebrate Lavish Wedding in Venice

Tech titan Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez officially wed in an opulent celebration in Venice, with Sánchez announcing the nuptials via Instagram.

By Emma Bubola and Jesse McKinleySource: nytimes.com1 min read
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Celebrate Lavish Wedding in Venice
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In brief

The recent wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and television personality Lauren Sánchez took place on the picturesque San Giorgio island in Venice, Italy, and was marked by an extravagant three-day celebration attended by a host of celebrities and billionaires.

The bride announced their marriage in an Instagram post on Friday, sharing a joyful photo of herself in a stunning lace gown next to the tuxedo-clad Bezos. The ceremony was punctuated by beautiful musical performances, including a serenade from Matteo Bocelli, the son of famed tenor Andrea Bocelli. The wedding attracted significant attention, garnering headlines in publications like Vogue, which showcased Sánchez in a designer outfit by Dolce & Gabbana. The intimate ceremony was attended by approximately 200 guests, including notable figures like Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Tom Brady, alongside tech giants such as Bill Gates and Sam Altman.As guests arrived via private jets and yachts, the atmosphere was electric, intensified by the gathered paparazzi capturing every moment. Although former President Donald Trump was not in attendance, several members of his family, including Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, graced the affair. The festivities kicked off with a pre-wedding bash that faced an unexpected thunderstorm but continued into a planned reception in a former shipyard complex.With this matrimony marking the second for both Bezos and Sánchez, the event has been a topic of conversation not only for its lavishness but also for its broad representation of various spheres of influence, including politics and entertainment.The string of celebrations is set to conclude with the reception taking place at the beautifully historic venue, continuing the couple’s enchanting evening.

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