Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez conclude three-day wedding celebrations with final event in Venice
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez concluded their three-day wedding celebrations in Venice with a private closing event on Saturday evening.
The final gathering took place at the historic Arsenale shipyard and followed a series of high-profile festivities attended by international guests.
The couple appeared together on the balcony of the Aman Venice Hotel before departing by water taxi through the canal. Sánchez wore a pink embellished gown while Bezos accompanied her through the final stretch of the weekend-long celebration.
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Guests at the concluding event included Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, and other public figures. Usher and Lady Gaga were among the artists expected to perform. Over 200 guests attended the evening party.
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Bezos married Sánchez at San Giorgio Maggiore earlier in the week. The ceremony, followed by formal dinners and private cruises, has been estimated to cost $46.5 million-$55.6 million..
Despite local protests, including a demonstration by No Space For Bezos near Santa Lucia railway station, the events continued without reported disruptions.
Sánchez wore a gown inspired by Sophia Loren's costume in Houseboat and jewellery that included Dolce & Gabbana Alta Gioielleria pieces. Her new wedding band was displayed during a visit to Harry's Bar, alongside an earlier engagement ring reportedly valued between $3-5 million.
The Bezos-Sánchez wedding marks the second marriage for both. The couple, who have seven children between them, are expected to return to the United States following their extended stay in Italy.
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