The jaw-dropping numbers behind Jeff Bezos' wedding in Italy
How much does the wedding cost?
The actual cost of the wedding is unknown, but Venice regional governor Luca Zaia originally estimated the cost between 20 million-30 million euros, or $23 million-$34 million in a June 24 Reuters article. After a venue change because of security concerns, the estimate jumped to 40 million-48 million euros, or $46.5 million-$55.6 million.
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Where will the wedding take place?
Bezos and Sanchez arrived at the Aman Venice hotel on June 25. An evening welcome ceremony for the wedding was held June 26 in the cloisters of Madonna dell'Orto, a medieval church in the central area of Cannaregio.
The date and venue for the ceremony are still confidential, but the main party is currently planned for June 28 at the Venetian Arsenal (Aresnale di Venezia in Italian), a historic site in the eastern part of the city.
Venice has been struggling with over-tourism and environmental preservation for years, and protestors have been showing up this week to voice concerns about the impact of such a large-scale, high-profile event on the city.
Who will be at the wedding?
Around 90 private jets are estimated to Treviso and Venice airports this week, according to Zaia. So far, the guest list includes celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Kim Kardashian and Ivanka Trump.
Lauren Sanchez's engagement ring cost
According to People magazine, Sanchez's stunning diamond rock is estimated to be about 30 carats and likely costs as much as $5 million. Sanchez has shown off the ring while attending events, including the Living Legends of Aviation Awards.
The Knot, a wedding planning website, estimates that the average U.S. wedding ring cost is $5,200.
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