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Daily Mirror
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Kylie Jenner accused of breaking major rule at Jeff Bezos and Lauren's wedding
Jeff Bezos and long-term love Lauren Sanchez pulled out all the stops for their £48million wedding ceremony in Venice - but A-List guest Kylie Jenner may have broken a huge rule... Kylie Jenner was amongst the many celebrities at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's lavish Venice wedding ceremony this week, but fans think she may have broken one huge rule. The 27-year-old was in attendance alongside sisters, Kim, Khloe and Kendall, as she was spotted getting into a water taxi in what looked like a white corset dress. Many fans were left in shock upon first look of the custom-designed gown by Turkish-British designer Dilara Findikoglu, which featured lace-up detailing. However, upon further inspection it became apparent that Kylie Jenner 's dress was blue and silver under the right lighting, with it being described as "icy blue" online. Fans, however, were still up in arms over the dress, as they claimed Kyle 'broke' the rule of not wearing white, which is traditionally worn by the bride. Taking to social media, one fan penned: "Y is Kylie Jenner wearing white??", as a second penned: "White should be the last colour choice!" As for Lauren's dress, the bride, 55, stunned in a bespoke Dolce & Gabbana gown. The long sleeved white gown featured a huge train and stunning white flower detailing, including white floral appliques over the corset style dress. As well as the Kardashian-Jenners, a number of other A-List celebrities were in attendance, including, Oprah Winfrey and Leonardo DiCaprio and Ivanka Trump. An A-List guest list watched on as Jeff and Lauren exchanged vows in a ceremony lasting about 25 minutes, with family and friends gathered at the event. They were heard cheering, clapping and whistling for the pair after they said 'I do'. To kick off the lavish ceremony, a Gospel Choir welcomed the guests and the bride and groom into the event, with the choir singing Whitney Houston's Higher Love. Opera star Matteo Bocelli, son of of singer Andrea Bocelli, performed at the pair's wedding reception, where he sang Elvis Presley's song I Can't Help Falling in Love With You. Andrea could not attend the ceremony as he was in concert. Despite celebrating their wedding this weekend in Venice, it's been reported that the couple tied the knot weeks ago. An 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.'
Daily Mirror
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
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.
Daily Record
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Billionaire Jeff Bezos marries Lauren Sanchez in £48m Venice wedding
Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos has officially tied the knot with Lauren Sanchez in an impressive £48million wedding bash in Venice, with Hollywood's biggest A-listers looking on. The world's second richest man Jeff Bezos has married his partner Lauren Sanchez in a labish £48million ceremony in Venice. The couple are now officially husband and wife after tying the knot in front of famous friends and family in a ceremony that lasted just 25 minutes. Guests were heard cheering and clapping as the couple exchanged vows, reports the Mirror. Celebs including the Kardashian-Jenners, Oprah Winfrey and Leonardo DiCaprio. Ivanka Trump were spotted at the lavish event. Guests were welcomed into the event by a gospel choir, who sang Whitney Houston's Higher Love. All eyes were on bride Lauren as she stunned in a breathtaking long-sleeved gown complete with a dramatic train and stunning white flower detailing. The dress featured floral appliques over a corset style dress. Opera star Matteo Bocelli - son of Andrea Bocelli - serenaded the newlyweds at the reception, performing Elvis Presley's song I Can't Help Falling in Love With You. While the celebrations were in full swing in Venice, it was reported that the pair had actually tied the knot 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." As the legal union had already taken place, no Italian wedding licence was required. "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 source added that Bezos himself confirmed the legal marriage and said the couple had arranged a a prenuptial agreement to safeguard his $244 billion fortune. The couple arrived in Venice this week ahead of the impressive event, with a helicopter picking Bezos and his bride-to-be up from the support ship of Bezos' superyacht Koru. The yacht had been anchored off the Croatian coast, and the couple touched down at the Venice Lido. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Thursday night saw a casual welcome dinner at the 14th century Madonna dell-Orto church. Local sources claimed security is ultra-tight, turning the stunning city into a "fortress-like operation". The ceremony was originally set for the Scuola Grande della Misericordia, but protests from the No Space for Bezos campaign forced a last-minute venue change to the Arsenale shipyard, which activists would struggle to access. Bezos and Sanchez arrived hand-in-hand, with Lauren sporting oversized black sunglasses and a sleek black halterneck dress.
Sky News AU
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez celebrate 'wedding of the century' in Venice, Italy, with their A-list friends
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former journalist Lauren Sanchez have exchanged vows in Venice as they celebrated their wedding with dozens of their A-list friends. Days of build up led to the big moment for the couple on Friday afternoon (local time) as they emerged separately from a luxurious hotel in the Floating City's Grand Canal. Sanchez, 55, stepped out from a large tent set up outside the Aman hotel and waved to onlookers and the world's paparazzi before she boarded a sleek motor boat. The former journalist wore a short-sleeved, cream, fitted skirt suit, with shades and a head scarf to protect her from the blistering summer sun, Reuters reported. Bezos, 61, appeared about two hours later in a black tuxedo and also hopped on a vessel for a short trip to the small island of San Giorgio Maggiore where festivities were held. The couple's VIP guests, who were staying at luxury hotels across Venice, then all departed for the event which has been dubbed as the "wedding of the century". Among the celebrities in attendance included actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Orlando Bloom, singers Usher and Ellie Goulding, as well as the Kardashian-Jenner reality family. NFL legend Tom Brady, Oprah Winfrey, Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner, Bill Gates, and Queen Rania of Jordan were also present. Guests were heavily protected by security guards during festivities. Later at San Giorgio, Bezos and Sanchez exchanged vows in a 25-minute ceremony, which will have no legal status under Italian law, a senior city hall official told Reuters. It suggests the couple may have already legally wed in the United States before flying to Venice, avoiding the bureaucracy associated with an Italian marriage. Guests were heard cheering and clapping after the pair said "I do". A choir then sung Whitney Houston's Higher Love. Then the reception kicked off to the background of Matteo Bocelli, the son of Andrea Bocelli, singing Elvis' 'I Can't Help Falling in Love With You'. According to the Daily Mail, the guests then dined on a $2,000-a-head menu before concluding with a show-stopping cake by renowned French pastry chef Cédric Grolet. The festivities, estimated to cost around AUD$76 million, will culminate on Saturday with a party where reports Lady Gaga and Elton John are set to perform. Bezos and Sanchez have drawn local and global attention after they flew into the Floating City this week ahead of a three-day extravaganza to celebrate their love in Italy. Festivites began on Thursday night in the cloisters of Madonna dell'Orto, a medieval church that hosts masterpieces by 16th-century painter Tintoretto. "This magical place has gifted us unforgettable memories," the bride and groom said on their wedding invitation, in which they asked for "no gifts" and pledged charity donations for three Venetian institutions. Their donations are worth AUD$5.4 million. There has been anger among some locals and local activists of Bezos' presence. Giulia Cacopardo, a 28-year-old representative of the "No Space for Bezos" movement, complained that the needs of ordinary people were being neglected in a city that is a tourist magnet and fast depopulating largely due to the soaring cost of living. Venice's city centre has less than 50,000 residents, compared to almost 100,000 in the late 1970s. "When you empty a city of its inhabitants, you can turn it into a stage for big events. (But) the money that Bezos spends on this wedding does not end up in the pockets of Venetians. The owners of luxury hotels are not Venetians," she told Reuters. Ms Cacopardo was one of 30-40 activists who staged a protest in St Mark's Square on Thursday, chanting "We are the 99 per cent" as a masked couple posed as bride and groom and one man climbed a pole to unfurl a banner reading: "The 1% ruins the world." Bezos' net worth is estimated to be more than USD$225 billion, after creating Amazon, the world's largest e-commerce, cloud computing and digital streaming company. The anti-Bezos front is also planning a march on Saturday, and their activities have already led local authorities to step up security and move the location of the closing party to a more secluded part of Venice, the Arsenale former shipyard. Charlotte Perkins, an Australian tourist, said she could understand the locals' resentment at their city being treated as a celebrity playground. "I'd probably feel the same if I lived here," she said. But politicians, hoteliers and some other Venice residents are happy about the wedding, saying such events do more to support the local economy than the multitudes of day-trippers who normally overrun the city. -with Reuters
