Inside Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's £48m wedding as guests leave early
Branded by some as the 'wedding of the century', Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his new wife Lauren Sanchez splashed out £48million on their big day - small change to the man worth £180 billion
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos married his partner of eight years Lauren Sanchez yesterday, with the pair saying their 'I dos' in a £48million star-studded ceremony. Despite threats and protests by anti-capitalists and locals, the day went ahead - although some famous faces didn't hang about, opting for an early dart.
The 25-minute wedding ceremony saw the pair exchange vows in front of around 200 guests, including a number of high-profile celebrities. In attendance were the Kardashian-Jenners, Orlando Bloom and Oprah Winfrey, as well as Ivanka Trump and her family.
Rania Al Abdullah, the Queen of Jordan also watched on, as did supermodels, actors and business-people. Guests were welcomed by a gospel choir, with the singers performing a rendition of Whitney Houston's Higher Love as the bride and groom entered.
Most guests partied well into the early hours of Saturday, but some celebs slipped away early. Kim and Khloe Kardashian left the do early and had already left the country by the time some of the other guests woke up, having being spotted at Venice airport early on Saturday morning.
The remaining guests will be celebrating once again on Saturday, when another party is expected to mark what is being described as the 'wedding of the century'. Some of the freebies handed out to guests raised eyebrows though, with Lauren's gift to her party branded "shameless".
Jeff kept his favours fancy, giving his male guests ViBi Venezia blue velvet slippers. But Sanchez partook in some shameless marketing, handing out black open-toe slippers from Amazon, promoting the business empire that made her now-husband a billionaire.
But while she may have scrimped slightly on the guest's slippers, she made sure no expense was spared for her own attire - donning no less than three dresses for the day. Her wedding gown for the main event was a Dolce & Gabbana number, which reportedly took more the 900 hours to make.
The long-sleeved gown had a corseted waist and turtle-neck design, with a mermaid-style skirt. The sophisticated gown boasted 180 hand-finished buttons, covered in silk chiffon, which trailed all the way down the train of the gown.
To welcome guests to the wedding reception, legendary singer Andrea Bocelli's son Matteo performed. He belted out a version of Elvis Presley's song I Can't Help Falling in Love With You.
Despite their wedding taking place in Venice with their celebrity pals and family, their legal wedding actually took place weeks ago. According to a well-placed insider involved in the event planning, they said: 'They have been married for at least a month, more than a month. The marriage is fully legal and took place in America under American law.'
Although this week's events have been billed as the wedding, the source added it's for show. They said: 'When they were planning the wedding, they were clear about the fact that they were already secretly married."
Because the legal marriage has already occurred, there was no need for a license in Italy. 'There is no application for a wedding licence from the couple because it was not required. Whatever happens at the wedding on Friday, it will not be a wedding.
"Under Italian law, it will not be a wedding celebration, any vows said or rings exchanged will have no legal meaning," they told Mail Online.
The same source added that Bezos himself confirmed the legal union and noted the pair had arranged a prenuptial agreement to safeguard his $244 billion fortune. Bezos and Sánchez reportedly married privately in the U.S., well before the high-profile Venetian celebration began.
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Demonstrators chanted: 'Bezos out of the lagoon' as they began their march towards the Rialto Bridge just before 5.30pm 15:17 Kris Jenner and boyfriend Corey Gamble look smitten as they enjoy day out in Venice Kris Jenner and her boyfriend Corey Gamble looked smitten as they were spotted in Venice on Saturday after Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding. There is set to be another star-studded party on Saturday night, and ahead of the bash, Kris, 69, and Corey, 44, were spotted enjoying some downtime together. The Kardashian matriarch looked effortlessly chic in a black lace long-sleeve dress, paired with bold gold jewellery and classic black sunglasses. Corey complemented her style in a sleek black shirt, dark sunglasses, and a tan suede hat. The couple appeared in high spirits, blowing kisses and waving at onlookers as they hopped on a water taxi. Kris Jenner, 69, and boyfriend Corey Gamble look smitten in Venice Some of the biggest names in Hollywood flocked to the northern Italian city this week for the wedding of the Amazon billionaire, 61, and his journalist partner, 55. 15:10 Kylie Jenner enjoys 'pool day' after wedding ceremony Kylie Jenner has shared a jaw dropping picture of herself lounging on a boat after seemingly leaving Venice on Saturday to enjoy a 'pool day'. The 27-year-old business woman and social media personality stunned in a black bikini top as she captioned her selfie: 'pool day'. The night before she was photographed being helped onto a water taxi as she headed to the ceremony while wearing a blue and silver gown. The plunging ensemble, which left her ample assets on full display, boasted little black bows on the straps. Kylie Jenner and sister Kendall turn heads for pool party in Venice A host of Hollywood's biggest stars flocked to the northern Italian city this week for the wedding of the Amazon billionaire, 61, and his journalist partner, 55. 15:05 Kim and Khloe Kardashian seen leaving Venice on Saturday morning 14:58 Usher spotted leaving Harry's Bar with wife Jennifer Goicoechea R&B crooner Usher was spotted leaving Harry's Bar on Saturday afternoon alongside his wife Jennifer Goicoechea. The two had been pictured the night previously as they boarded a water taxi for the wedding ceremony. Usher cut a dapper look in a pale purple suit as he clutched a cigar while beeming for the awaiting cameras. Bezos and Sanchez seem to be huge fans of Usher, as they were spotted dancing front row at one of his concerts back in December on Lauren's birthday. Breaking:Jeff's response to journalists hounding Lauren morning after wedding Jeff Bezos gave a deflected response to Italian journalists hounding his new bride Lauren Sanchez over the local protests that were planned against their Venetian wedding. As they left their hotel, the happy couple, surrounded by bodyguards, were asked by one reporter: 'What do you think about the protests, Jeff?' Wife Lauren, 55, ignored the question - while the Amazon founder, 61, took the higher ground and said: 'Love you guys.' Newlywed Jeff then blew a kiss to the ground of Italian reporters. About a dozen Venetian organizations — including housing advocates, anti-cruise ship campaigners and university groups — are protesting under the banner 'No Space for Bezos'. The banner is a play on words referring to his space exploration company Blue Origin and the bride's recent space flight. 14:12 Police on jet skis arrive at Arsenale ahead of closing party Police on jet skis were seen arriving at the Arsenale area of the Italian city on Saturday afternoon. The three-day gala will culimate with a closing party in the former medieval shipyard where Lady Gaga and Elton John are expected to perform. 14:04 Huma Abedin spotted amongst wedding revelers Former Hillary Clinton staffer Huma Abedin was spotted leaving The Gritti Palace on Saturday as she headed to the wedding of Bezos and Sanchez. The 49-year-old was seen standing alongside comedian Jerry Seinfeld as she prepared to board a water taxi to the wedding. Huma recently tied the knot in the Hamptons as she wed financier scion Alex Soros,39, son of billionaire philanthropist George Soros. 13:55 Newlyweds spotted entering Harry's Bar 13:38 WORST dressed celebs spotted FEMAIL has rounded up the worst dressed celebs spotted so far today as many head home and others emerge looking worse for wear. WORST dressed celebs spotted following Lauren and Jeff wedding Here, FEMAIL has rounded up the worst dressed celebs spotted so far today as many head home and others emerge looking worse for wear. 13:29 BEST dressed celebs emerge While the main ceremony is now behind them, the wedding is far from over as there's another extravagant party set for tonight in the Arsenale area of the city. Here, FEMAIL has taken a look at the best dressed celebs who have stepped out this morning ahead of the latest event in the multi-day extravaganza. BEST dressed celebs emerge after Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos wedding Here, FEMAIL has taken a look at the best dressed celebs who have stepped out this morning ahead of the latest event in the multi-day extravaganza. 13:10 Revealed: Dancers who will perform tonight A team of 30 young women from dance and performance group Nu'Art will perform for the Bezos's tonight. The group performs quirky routines, such as fire breathing and have even dressed as lampshades for a Vogue party previously. They say about their performances: 'Our wedding projects are really different one from each other, but they are all successful because of our ability to perceive our customers' ideas and to conceive and realize for them a special event which will astonish every guests, even the one have seen everything.' Exclusive by Molly Clayton These images show performers from Nu'Art 12:48 US singer Usher and his wife Jennifer Goicoechea arrive at Harry's Bar for lunch 12:40 Sanchez ditches her new $10million 35-carat diamond ring Earlier, newlyweds Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos were seen for the fist time since their wedding. Sanchez debuted a brilliant-white diamond estimated at 35 carats and worth $10million for the occasion last night. But, in today's outing the ring was nowhere to be seen. Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos step out for first time since wedding Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have been spotted for the first time since tying the knot in what has been referred to as 'the wedding of the century'. 12:18 Bezos helps wife onto boat 12:06 Breaking:Couple spotted for first time since wedding A short while ago, Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sanchez were pictured for the first time since their wedding. The newlyweds smiled and waved at cameras as they stepped out in the city today. The 61-year-old Amazon founder was pictured helping his wife onto a water taxi shortly before they arrived hand in hand for lunch at Harry's Bar. Lauren wore a stylish black dress with a large Panama hat while her husband cut a more casual figure in a brown t-shirt and chinos. Once frequented by the likes of Ernest Hemingway and Charlie Chaplin and even George Clooney more recently - Harry's Bar is one of the most famous bars in the Italian canal city. 11:59 Jordan's Queen Rania Al Abdullah departs Venice Jordan's Queen Rania Al Abdullah was spotted at Venice airport a short while ago. 11:56 Ivanka Trump spotted Ivanka Trump has been seen stepping onto a boat today after attending the star-studded wedding last night. Ivanka and her family have paid a visit to the Galleria dell Accademia to see the iconic Leonardo Da Vinci drawing Vitruvian Man which is on limited viewing until next month. 11:18 Gridlocked gondolas: Rush hour in Venice on final day of festivities 10:50 Fireworks seen shooting into the sky after wedding 10:46 Protests planned for today Posters advertising a protest today have been put up near the Venetian Arsenal - the venue for tonight's party. It comes as activists have united under the banner 'No Space for Bezos' to protest the nuptials. Protesters are drawing attention to overtourism, high housing costs and the constant threat of climate-induced flooding in the lagoon city. This image, taken today, shows a poster advertising a protest this evening Pictured: Protesters display a banner reading 'No Space for Bezos!' on the Rialto Bridge during a protest against Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' upcoming wedding to Lauren Sanchez being held in Venice, Italy, June 13, 2025 10:34 Preparations underway for tonight's party at the Venetian Arsenal 10:26 Inside luxury villa where the couple will have lunch tomorrow Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are expected to leave Venice Sunday night. But before they leave, the couple will have lunch on the island of Torcello where there is only one luxury villa. Torcello is a sparsely populated island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. The only villa on the Venetian isle of Torcello, includes a pool and huge garden with the ruins of the ancient Romanesque church of San Giovanni. They are expected to have a last intimate lunch with their closest friends and family. During their trip they will also be visiting the island of Murano which is renowned for its long tradition of glass-making and has provided the glasswear for their celebrations. The villa on Torcello has six bedrooms, five bathrooms and large outdoor pool with a diving board. It also comes with a butler on request and costs around £250,000 to rent for a week. 10:16 Guests party into early hours Last night's celebrations went on until 2am when guests left in a flotilla of water taxis. However, the Kardashian's didn't stay until the end and were seen making an early departure. Pictured: Kim Kardashian and sister Khloe spotted on a boat as they make an early 09:45 Pictured: Fireworks light up the sky after wedding Fireworks were seen lighting up the night sky after the wedding yesterday. The stunning display began at around 11pm and lasted roughly 5 minutes. 09:42 Guests arrive on San Giorgio island for final day of festivities 09:19 Von Furstenburg's wedding gift These two carved wooded oarlocks or forcole were a gift from close friend and Belgian fashion designer Diana Von Furstenberg. They were crafted by a local carpenter and are very iconic to Venice gondolas. Diana Von Furstenberg arrives at Venice Marco Polo Airport ahead of the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez on June 24, 2025 in Venice, Italy 09:08 Tonight's closing party plan Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez, flush from their Venice wedding ceremony on Friday, are gearing up for the final day of partying in the lagoon city with scores of celebrity guests from media, fashion and show business. The three-day gala, estimated to cost some $50 million, will culminate on Saturday evening with the closing party in a former medieval shipyard where Lady Gaga and Elton John are expected to perform. The party was originally meant to be held in the city centre at the sumptuous Scuola Grande della Misericordia but was moved to the Arsenale. Protesters rallying against the couple's nuptials claimed victory after their threats of disruption reportedly prompted a change of wedding venues. The group, No Space for Bezos, called for a blockade on canals around the 14th-century Scuola Grande della Misericordia. The protests against Bezos are the latest of many to flare in Venice in recent years, with residents railing against damage caused by gigantic cruise ships and the pressures of overtourism, which they say is destroying the quality of life for locals. Pictured: The former shipyard of the Venice Arsenal, where the party tonight will be held A general view of the Scuola Grande della Misericordia, the original party venue 08:50 Guest's luxurious goody bags Goodie bags were gifted to guests and left in their hotel rooms. They contained delicious baked goods from the 1879 Rosa Salva Bakery, a local business Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sanchez have chosen to cater for some of their wedding events this week. Wanting to invest in local Venician businesses, the billionaire is using the artisanal bakery to design treats that will be handed out in goody bags for the attendees. Staff at the bakery told me guests can expect the traditional bites they offer including the bussola buttery biscuit, known to locals as the fisherman's staple. The doughnut shaped biscuit is lemon flavoured. The other is Zaletti cookies, a cornmeal and raisin flat and round cookie and dates back to Venice for many years. The bakery sells them for €1.80 each. Andrea Rosa, Venice's oldest bakery began as 'home delivered meals' for the cities most luxury villas and homes. When his son inherited it from him in 1879, he transformed it into the pastry shop it is now famously known as. It's been in the family for six generations since. No menu, the choice of cakes and pastries on offer is overwhelming. With most disguised as something they're not, like strawberry flavoured cakes in the shape and style of a tomato. Sat in there for just an hour, the queue was constantly out of the door with multiple locals, and tourists coming in and out. It's understood for the wedding, 80 per cent of goods will be sourced locally. 08:37 Pretty in pink! Khloe Kardashian shares new images of her striking wedding look Khloe Kardashian has shared striking new images of her stunning wedding outfit. She can be seen wearing a low-cut pink sequined gown with feathered aleeves and a diamond necklace. 08:29 Best dressed celebs BEST dressed celebrities at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding The Billionaire tech mogul is marrying the former journalist in a lavish ceremony attended by the Kardashians, Oprah, and Leonardo DiCaprio. 07:59 Kardashians leave Venice The Kardashian sisters left Venice this morning after partying with Bezos and Sanchez and a slew of other stars. They were some of the first to leave the party last night and they are the first to leave the city. The sisters appeared to be FaceTiming their children throughout the festivities, so parenting duties might have had something to do with them leaving before the final day of festivities. Pictured: Kim Kardashian wears dark glasses and holds a drink as she arrives at the airport Khloe Kardashian cuts a sporty figure and carries a yoga mat as she arrives for her flight this morning 07:54 Bleary-eyed Kardashian sisters' early departure Kardashians bail on Bezos-Sanchez wedding as guest gift is revealed Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos' lavish wedding reception seemingly came to a close as A-listers slipped away from the glittering celebration under the cover of night in Italy. 07:43 Celebs spotted last night Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos ' lavish wedding reception came to a close in the early hours of Saturday. The 61-year-old Amazon founder and 55-year-old former journalist exchanged vows in front of almost 200 VIP guests on San Giorgio Maggiore island on Friday. Following the ultra-exclusive ceremony, the billionaire couple threw a star-studded reception attended by countless A-listers. From Ellie Goulding to Kris Jenner, here are some of the celebrities spotted on their way to or coming home from the 'wedding of the century' last night. British singer and songwriter Ellie Goulding smiles and points at a camera as she leaves the Gritti Palace Hotel on the wedding day of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos with Lauren Sanchez, in Venice yesterday Oprah Winfrey leaves Gritti Palace, on the second day of the wedding festivities Italian model Vittoria Ceretti sits on a boat after leaving the hotel Sarah Jane (blue dress), sister of model Brooks Nader (pink dress) is helped onto a boat after departing the hotel Kim and Khloe Kardashian are spotted on a boat as they make an early exit from Jeff Bezos's wedding in Venice Kris Jenner wore a stunning gown as she left the hotel to attend the event 07:20 Wedding secrets revealed ALISON BOSHOFF reveals the secrets of the outrageous Bezos wedding There will be around 200 millionaires and billionaires, gathering on long tables in the vineyard, amid 'Presidential-level security', to attend the Bezos's wedding. 07:12 Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez to throw final celebration tonight Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of the Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez wedding celebrations in Venice. In what was described as the 'wedding the century', the billionaire Amazon founder and former journalist exchanged vows in front of star-studded guests in an intimate ceremony last night. Celebrations continued long into the night with bleary eyed celebrities spotted heading back to their hotels in the city. And the fun is far from over with a grand finale planned for tonight to bring to an end three days of celebrations in the Italian city which has attracted plenty of glitz, glamour and controversy. Stick with us throughout the day as we bring you live updates plus the most eye catching pictures and videos from Venice with our correspondents Nick Pisa and Molly Clayton on the ground in Venice plus our team of reporters in London and New York.
