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News24
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Kardashians to Oprah: A-List glam at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's wedding
Marco BERTORELLO / AFP Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez celebrated their opulent wedding in Venice, Italy, featuring luxury venues and high-profile guests. A-listers like Oprah Winfrey, the Kardashians, and Ivanka Trump dazzled in couture, raising the fashion standard. The three-day affair was hosted at exclusive locations, including the Aman Hotel, creating a memorable and extravagant event. Tech mogul Jeff Bezos and Emmy Award-winning journalist Lauren Sánchez recently celebrated their marriage with an extravagant wedding in Italy. The VIP-laden event was nothing short of opulent, with guests arriving dressed in their finest attire. The Amazon mogul and Sánchez tied the knot on Friday at the Chiesa della Madonna dell'Orto, a historic Catholic church in Venice, Italy. PHOTOS | Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez celebrate their love in million-dollar Venice wedding The lavish affair marked the beginning of a three-day celebration, culminating in an ultra-luxurious stay at the exclusive Aman Hotel, where 200 exclusive guests were accommodated. As one of the world's most prominent power couples, it wasn't surprising that the guest list included some of the biggest names in the entertainment and business industries. Among the A-listers were Oprah Winfrey, Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ivanka Trump, Usher, Tommy Hilfiger, and Bill Gates, and others - with many arriving in grand style via private jets. With this much wealth and influence under one roof, the standard for fashion was set sky-high—and the stars delivered. Whether photographed stepping onto boats or heading to the wedding venue, the attendees dazzled in couture, showcasing their love for high-end designer wear. Kris Jenner Kris Jenner was the epitome of elegance in a black square-neck dress featuring a tiered bodice and ivory puffed sleeves. She accessorised the look with pearl drop earrings and styled her hair in her signature updo. Kris also switched things up with a black V-neck Dolce & Gabbana dress, wearing her hair down. Her daughters—Kim, Khloé, Kendall, and Kylie—were also spotted at the Venice dock. Kim stunned in her signature figure-hugging dress, accentuating her cleavage and curves. Khloé wowed in a baby-pink ensemble, complete with a teardrop diamond necklace and feather details. Khloé Kardashian Ernesto S. Ruscio/Getty ImagesOprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey turned heads in a glamorous bronze satin two-piece outfit adorned with marabou feathers. Her look featured wide-leg trousers and puffed sleeves, effortlessly exuding vintage luxury. Later, during the reception, Oprah wore a sleek, pink figure-hugging dress—posing alongside Gayle King, who opted for a chic burnt-orange one-shoulder gown. Here's what the other stars wore: Ivanka Trump View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ivanka Trump (@ivankatrump) Usher and wife Jennifer Raymond View this post on Instagram A post shared by @theybfdailynow Leonardo DiCaprio View this post on Instagram A post shared by Indiatimes (@indiatimes) Sydney Sweeney View this post on Instagram A post shared by People Magazine (@people)
Business Insider
30-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's lavish Venetian wedding by the numbers
Jeff Bezos' wedding was expected to generate over $1 billion for Venice, Italy's tourism ministry said. The wedding party used 30 water taxis and booked up to five luxury hotels across the city. Each of the 200 guests generated $4.8 million in value for Venice's economy, per the tourism ministry's estimate. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's wedding in Venice didn't just turn heads. It pumped millions into the local economy and became a global PR showcase for the City of Canals, while simultaneously angering some locals. From water taxis to luxury hotels, here's what the numbers reveal about the high-profile celebration. A $1.1 billion boost Bezos' wedding generated an estimated €957.3 million, or about $1.1 billion, in total economic value for Venice. That is according to an analysis from Italy's Ministry of Tourism, based on data from the Italian consultancy firm JFC, the Veneto region, and media monitoring sources. Over 90% of that figure — about $1 billion — came from global media exposure, the tourism ministry said. The ministry attributed just $33.3 million to guests' spending and venue costs, with smaller contributions from transportation and hospitality services. While the city typically brings in $1.6 billion annually from 13 million visitors, Bezos' wedding alone reached 68% of that figure, despite involving just 200 guests. That translates to a staggering $5.6 million per guest, compared to just $125 per tourist in a typical year. 30 out of 280 water taxis reserved City officials confirmed the wedding party used 30 out of Venice's 280 water taxis, just over 10% of the entire fleet. Bezos, 61, and Sánchez, 55, floated into Venice via water taxi last Wednesday for their multiday nuptials, while numerous celebrities, like Kim Kardashian and Oprah, were seen boarding water taxis at the city's airport. 5 of Venice's most luxurious hotels booked As a hot spot for wealthy tourists, Venice has no shortage of luxury hotels, and many of them were booked out for Bezos and Sánchez. The couple stayed at the Aman Hotel, where rooms start from around $1,800 per night, going up to as much as $10,000 for the Grand Canal suite. Other five-star hotels like the St. Regis, the Gritti Palace Hotel, the Cipriani, and the Hotel Danieli were all said to be hosting wedding guests. As Business Insider's Joshua Nelken-Zitser reported, those trying to enter were turned away by guards, locked doors, and polite but firm "Not a chance" replies. 200 high-profile guests City authorities said the guest list was capped at around 200 attendees, including Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, and Queen Rania of Jordan. The small guest count helped reduce pressure on the city, which frequently hosts massive international events like G7 summits. 85% hotel occupancy Despite the buzz, Venice remained wide open for tourism. Local press reported 85% hotel occupancy across the city in June. "There was no 'Bezos effect' on bookings," Daniele Minotto, deputy director of the Venetian Hoteliers Association, told BI. He added that, unlike the Venice Film Festival, the wedding had no public-facing schedule or red carpet moments to draw spectators."It was not an invasive event," he said, noting that Venice is "used to dealing with much more impressive events." Roughly 80% of the wedding services — including Murano glass favors and traditional Venetian pastries — were reportedly sourced from local artisans, according to officials. While there were protests against Bezos and the wedding, the city touted the event as a " carefully organized celebration" that promoted sustainable, craft-based tourism.
Irish Daily Star
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez leave Venice hotel after extravagant three-day wedding
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have been spotted leaving their Venice hotel after their wedding celebration , with the pair believed to be heading on honeymoon. The newly married couple were photographed waving goodbye as they departed from the Aman Hotel in Venice on a boat after their three days of wedding festivities on Sunday, June 29. Photos obtained by The Daily Mail showed Lauren in a wide-rimmed black sun hat, black shades and donning a white dress. The Amazon CEO on the other hand, was wearing a black shirt with shades on his face as he held on to his former journalist wife. They both had matching grins on their face as they bid farewell. The couple's wedding festivities began on Thursday, June 26 as they had a wedding welcome party in a closed cloister adjacent to the Madonna dell'Orto church. For that event, Lauren donned on gold embroidered off-the-shoulder dress from Schiaparelli 's Spring-Summer 2025 Haute Couture collection while Jeff was in a simple black suit with no tie or bowtie. Read More Related Articles Kris and Kylie Jenner give Bezos wedding 'stamp of approval' but Kendall is 'partied out' Read More Related Articles Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's kiss indicates how their wedding ceremony truly went Some of their estimated star-studded 200 guests were spotted heading to the soiree, such as the Kardashian-Jenner family, Orlando Bloom, Tom Brady and Leo DiCaprio with his model girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti. The couple got married on Friday, June 27 (Image: @laurensanchezbezos/Instagram) The big day happened on Friday, June 27 on one of the islands of Venice, San Giorgio Maggiore. Lauren and Jeff both wore Dolce & Gabbana for their nuptials. The children's book author specifically wore a custom mermaid-style Dolce & Gabbana dress featuring hand-appliquéd Italian lace and silk chiffon-covered buttons. Jeff had on a classic Black Tuxedo with a bowtie. The extravagant wedding reportedly cost between $20 million to more than $50 million. On the day of the event, more of the couple's estimated 200 high profile and famous guest were seen on water taxis heading to the venue, which included Oprah, Bill Gates, Usher, and Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan. Matteo Bocelli, the son of Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, reportedly performed at the nuptials. The celebration happened over three days (Image: AFP via Getty Images) Despite the couple's wedding in Venice, a senior city hall official told Reuters that their ceremony had no legal status under Italian law. There has been speculation that the couple married a month or so ago, legally in the United States. Jeff and Lauren had a post-wedding pajama-themed afterparty to close out their wedding festivities on Saturday, June 28. Although the theme was pajamas, some of the guests were spotted wearing formalwear at the afterparty. Before and during the couple's festivities, there were protests against their wedding as well as their visit. The No Space for Bezos movement had placed signs, posters and graffiti all over Venice with the phrase, No Space for Bezos, to protest the billionaire businessman. They were specifically against the couple taking over Venice amid overtourism and climate change issues. They also called out, along with environmental organization Greenpeace, his wealth and carbon footprint.
The Sun
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Jef Bezos and Lauren Sanchez wave goodbye as they leave Venice with A-list pals after stunning wedding
arrivederci! The newlyweds celebrated their love with a $46million bash BEAMING Jeff Bezos held his new wife Lauren Sanchez's waist as they were waved off on honeymoon. The newlyweds marked the end of their $46million A-list wedding as they departed their Venice hotel by boat. 1 Amazon founder Jeff, 61, raised his hand in the air to say goodbye after the three-day extravaganza. The happy couple said "I do" at the 'wedding of the century' held at the stunning San Giorgio Maggiore monastery in Venice in a lavish ceremony. Former journalist Lauren, 55, looked stunning in a sleeveless white dress, black hat and oversized sunglasses. Her new husband couldn't keep his hands off her as they left the five-star Aman Hotel. Around 200 of the world's wealthiest VIPs joined in on the couple's celebrations this weekend, including the Kardashians, Orlando Bloom and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The best and worst outfits from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's celebrity wedding in Venice
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's wedding festivities are underway, despite ongoing protests from locals frustrated by overtourism in the historic lavish multi-day event has drawn a star-studded guest list, including Orlando Bloom, Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey, and Tom Brady, who have all arrived to join the festivities. Bezos and Sánchez officially tied the knot on Friday. The Amazon founder and his fiancée touched down in Venice on Wednesday, making a grand entrance at the luxurious Aman Hotel via helicopter after cruising through Croatia aboard Bezos's $500 million mega-yacht, Koru. While criticism over the high-profile affair lingers, the couple's extravagant celebration shows no signs of slowing down. Some stars arrived in style, with sets, dresses, and suits that matched the Venetian vibe in honor of what's been dubbed 'the wedding of the century.' However, others fell short with outfits that missed the mark and stood out for all the wrong reasons. Here are the best and worst celebrity looks seen at Bezos and Sánchez's three-day celebrations — updating as the week goes on. Lauren Sánchez Usher Kris Jenner Ellie Goulding Khloe Kardashian Jeff Bezos Orlando Bloom Ivanka Trump Kim Kardashian Kendall Jenner Kylie Jenner Oprah Winfrey Sarah Staudinger Sydney Sweeney Jeff Bezos Oprah Winfrey Tom Brady Karlie Kloss Kylie Jenner Jewel Kilcher Ivanka Trump Lauren Sánchez Natasha Poonawalla Khloe Kardashian Kris Jenner Kim Kardashian
