Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Wedding: Where will main ceremony take place? See date, venue, guests, and wedding dress and gifts
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez have begun their wedding celebrations in Venice, Italy. The three-day event, running from June 24 to 26, has drawn attention for its scale, privacy and celebrity guest list. The couple has taken steps to support local businesses while keeping the ceremony private.Bezos and Sánchez have reserved the island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice. The island is closed off to the public during the wedding period. The couple will hold the main ceremony aboard Koru, a yacht valued at $500 million. This vessel includes a mermaid figurehead said to resemble Sánchez.
Bezos and Sánchez began appearing together in 2019. At that time, Sánchez ended her marriage to agent Patrick Whitesell. Bezos had recently completed his divorce from MacKenzie Scott. In 2023, Bezos proposed with a 30-carat pink diamond ring. The ring is estimated to be worth up to $5 million.Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro confirmed the wedding and said only 200 guests are invited. He noted that the city is working with the event organisers to prevent disruption. Officials are making sure the event respects the city's cultural and historical sites. The mayor denied false reports about wedding plans elsewhere.
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The couple is sourcing about 80 percent of their wedding materials locally. Rosa Salva, Venice's oldest pastry shop, is preparing goody bags. Design studio Laguna B, known for Murano glass, is also contributing. These actions help involve local vendors in the event and reduce outside influence.While Koru will host the main ceremony, other potential venues were considered. These include the Scuola Grande della Misericordia and the church on San Giorgio Maggiore. The exact sequence of events has not been made public. The couple has also arranged accommodation for guests in several luxury hotels. Guests include Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner. Sánchez's close friends Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner are also expected. Other names reported include Leonardo DiCaprio, Jay-Z, Beyoncé and Queen Rania of Jordan. Rumoured guests include Oprah, Mick Jagger and Salma Hayek.The couple is staying at Aman Venice, the same hotel where George and Amal Clooney were married. Other guest accommodations include the Gritti Palace, Belmond Hotel Cipriani, Hotel Danieli, and the St. Regis Venice.
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Anna Wintour is reported to have designed Sánchez's dress. The couple was also seen at a Dolce & Gabbana boutique in Milan earlier this year. These visits created speculation about the final look of the wedding dress. Bezos and Sánchez have asked guests to donate to charity instead of bringing gifts. As a return gift, each guest will receive a bag that includes Murano glass and pastries. This gesture aligns with their effort to make the celebration meaningful and less materialistic.Both Sánchez and Bezos have children from previous relationships. They will be part of the wedding events. Sánchez has three children, and Bezos has four.
Where is Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's wedding taking place?
The wedding is taking place in Venice, Italy, mainly on San Giorgio Maggiore island and aboard Bezos' superyacht, Koru.
Are gifts allowed at the wedding?
Guests have been asked to donate to charity instead of giving gifts. They will receive goody bags featuring Murano glass and pastries from Rosa Salva.
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