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Irish Daily Star
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez lock lips in steamy display as they head to big wedding bash
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez were all smiles, and kisses as they arrived by water taxi in Venice on Saturday ahead of their highly anticipated wedding weekend. The couple shared a passionate kiss aboard the sleek wooden boat, drawing cheers from onlookers and photographers lining the docks. Sánchez, wearing a shimmering, strapless lace gown, wrapped her arms around the Amazon founder, who kept it classic in a black button-down shirt and matching blazer. The two appeared deeply in sync as they cruised through the Grand Canal en route to a pre-wedding celebration at one of Venice's historic villas. The weekend affair is expected to attract a who's who of celebrities, business magnates and political figures. Security has been tight, with reports of multiple venues being booked out across the city. Sánchez and Bezos, who got engaged in May 2023, have remained relatively private about the details of the ceremony. Read More Related Articles Lauren Sanchez spotted arriving at Venice hotel ahead of Jeff Bezos wedding Read More Related Articles Jeff Bezos wedding: Ivanka Trump among ultra-wealthy A-Listers arriving for $48m celebration The duo found themselves under fire from Venetians over their nuptial arrangements, prompting them to change one of their original plush venues against the backdrop of escalating global tensions amid the Iranian-Israeli/U.S. conflict. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez shared a kiss in Venice as they headed to their star-studded wedding party. Initially planning a ritzy bash at Scuola Grande della Misericordia, they've since relocated the celebration to a different spot in the Arsenale district, yet this move hasn't silenced the local uproar. The couple's extravagant $48M wedding has drawn the ire of residents. Venice's iconic scenery has been increasingly marred by anti-Bezos sentiment leading up to the event, with banners and stickers declaring "No Space for Bezos," and even historical treasures like the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square have turned into stages for dissent. People Magazine captured the mood, noting that protestors have expanded their complaints, urging the Amazon tycoon to "pay more taxes." Greenpeace made waves in St. Mark's Square by spreading out a humongous banner depicting a chuckling Bezos paired with the words, "If you can rent Venice for your wedding you can pay more tax." The environmental group shared on Instagram a clip of the banner alongside the statement, "Jeff Bezos pays his staff poverty wages and dodges tax. No wonder he can afford to shut down half of Venice for his wedding this week. Tax billionaires NOW." While residents expressed concern about the nuptial festivities potentially causing a ruckus, city authorities reassured the populace that usual taxi and waterborne transit services would not be interrupted. Additionally, they verified only 30 of the 280 water taxis are reserved, with just a select few hotels being utilized. Moreover, the city issued a communiqué underscoring its adeptness at orchestrating sizable events. "The city is fully accustomed to hosting high-profile events of this nature and scale, including other celebrity weddings, international summits such as the G7 and G20, as well as traditional events like the Festa del Redentore and the Venice Biennale," the city administration declared. The communique went on to stress, "The celebrations, attended by 250 guests, will blend into the daily rhythm of a city that, with dignity and respect, welcomes thousands of visitors from around the world while safeguarding the quality of life for its residents, workers and students." For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here .
Daily Mirror
27-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Jeff Bezos marries blushing bride Lauren Sanchez in £48milion Venice wedding
The world's second richest man Jeff Bezos has tied the knot with his longterm love, Lauren Sanchez. The couple are now officially husband and wife after they said their 'I do's' in a lavish £48million ceremony surrounded by their famous friends and family. The couple 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'. While the couple have celebrated their wedding today 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.' Though this week's festivities have been widely billed as their wedding, the source revealed it's purely ceremonial. 'When they were planning the wedding, they were clear about the fact that they were already secretly married,' the insider said. 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. The couple arrived in Venice this week ahead of their lavish wedding celebrations, which will take place over the next few days. A helicopter picked Bezos and his bride-to-be up from his superyacht Koru's support ship, the Albeona. They were docked just off the coast of Croatia, with the yacht taking 61-year-old Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, 55, to the city of Venice. It landed in the Venice Lido, which is where the annual Venice Film Festival takes place. To kicked proceedings off on Thursday night, a casual welcome dinner will be held 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 expected to take place at the Scuola Grande della Misericordia, an historic 16th-century building in the city centre. But the No Space for Bezos campaign group claim the couple scrambled to change their plans, after activists threatened to block the canals with inflatable crocodiles to stop their guests from attending. Instead, it's been moved to Arsenale, a shipyard complex which will be near-impossible for protestors to get to. Lauren Sanchez and her new husband arrived, with Lauren wearing oversized black sunglasses and a simple black halterneck dress. Meanwhile, their high-profile guests started to descend on the city earlier this week. Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka arrived with her husband Jared Kushner. She wore a green dress and canvas sunhat as she arrived by boat after a day of sightseeing. The couple's three children, Arabella Rose, Joseph Frederick and Theodore James, joined them. Other guests to arrive early include Jeff's adoptive father Miguel Bezos, as well as Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry, Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian. Just 11 people live on the island and its only dwelling is a modest five-bedroom home, previously the guesthouse to a convent which was part of a long-destroyed monastery complex. .
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Business Standard
26-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Venice hosts Jeff Bezos' grand wedding with stars, yachts and protests
Emma Bubola Private jets soared above Venice's archipelago, and towering superyachts slipped through its lagoon. Caterers baked buttery Venetian delicacies while protesters schemed. Bomb-sniffing dogs prowled the verdant island of San Giorgio Maggiore, in front of the Doge's Palace. Venice, the city built by merchants and tradesmen, girded itself this week for the nuptials of the doge of commerce of the digital age. Jeff Bezos, the billionaire tech entrepreneur, newspaper owner turned jacked tabloid fixture and A-list mingler, was set to celebrate his wedding to the energetic broadcaster Lauren Sánchez in a city that centuries ago set the standard for sumptuous, flashy ostentation. From Thursday and for three days, the frescoed ancient homes of bankers and tradesmen that made Venice rich, now emptied of their residents and brimming with scented orchids, were ready to be turned over to influencers, rappers, pop stars and Ivanka Trump — all among the expected guests. San Giorgio, where emperors once met with popes, would host the patron of City officials and business owners were proud, happy about the money and the prestige the event brings, and they welcomed the wedding, which was expected to stretch across several of the city's islands, as a confirmation of Venice's status as a world wonder. But for many of the people who have made the uncommon choice to stay in an impractical city rendered almost unlivable by tourism in the easyJet age, the event was a climax of the city's betrayal, an American-size display of its contradictions. It was the capitulation of Venice's identity, they said, reduced to a glittery backdrop for the family photos of the world's new oligarchy. Venice's left-leaning grass-roots groups, small but popular among its dwindling but determined residents, threatened to obstruct the wedding. The protesters, who have adopted the slogan 'No space for Bezos,' appear to have already met some of their goals. The party planned at the Scuola Grande della Misericordia, which the protesters intended to block, was moved to another location. The booking for Bezos' superyacht to dock in Venice was cancelled. Venice's authorities were furious about the protests, which they called 'reputational damage' to the city. In many ways, Venice was a no-brainer wedding destination for the Bezos-Sánchez pair, who since their relationship became public six years ago have engaged in a global parade of affection and high-gloss good life. Venice, a city largely built as an unapologetic declaration of wealth and power, with gilded palaces in polychrome marbles, frescoes and canvases by Renaissance masters, designed to impress and entertain on a grand scale, seemed like a perfect fit.
IOL News
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's Venetian wedding takes a twist: venue change amid protests
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez have changed the venue of their upcoming wedding due to protesters in Venice. Image: Instagram. The fourth-richest person in the world, Jeff Bezos, and his fiancée, Lauren Sánchez, have reportedly changed the venue for their upcoming wedding celebration in Venice after protesters threatened to disrupt the festivities. The nuptials, originally set to be held in the historic Scuola Grande della Misericordia, a stunning 16th-century building in the heart of the city, are now scheduled to take place in Arsenale, an elaborate complex of shipyards encircled by fortified walls. The "No Space for Bezos" protest group has claimed partial victory after expressing concerns that the extravagant wedding would reinforce the perception of Venice as a playground for the wealthy. Activists had made plans to disrupt the festivities by flooding the nearby waters with inflatable crocodiles, blocking high-profile guests from entering the venue. "We feel as if we scored a victory ... The crocodile initiative would have given a bad impression of the city; this is why the venue was changed, even if the authorities might try to claim it was because of the war," one activist reported. The change of venue also arises from heightened security risks following recent geopolitical tensions, particularly after the US escalated its involvement in conflicts between Iran and Israel. The arrival of Ivanka Trump, daughter of US President Donald Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, further intensified concern, prompting local authorities to bolster security measures. As the city braces for an influx of 200 guests, including celebrities such as Elon Musk, Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry, Mick Jagger and Leonardo DiCaprio, air traffic has surged, with an estimated 95 private planes flying into the city's Marco Polo airport for the wedding festivities. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, reality stars Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kris Jenner and fashion guru Diane von Furstenberg and her husband Barry Diller have already arrived. Unlike typical weddings, guests have been instructed not to bring gifts. Instead, Bezos and Sánchez have pledged to make donations to several local institutions, including the UNESCO Venice Office, CORILA and Venice International University. While the exact dates of the exchange vows remain under wraps, the couple is believed to seal their commitment on Friday, June 27, at the San Giorgio Maggiore basilica, with the main celebration slated for Saturday, June 28. Meanwhile, the "No Space for Bezos" campaign now focuses its efforts on a planned 'no Bezos, no war' march. The campaign against Bezos gained traction since Venice's millionaire mayor, Luigi Brugnaro, announced in March that the Bezos' wedding would take place in the iconic city. Protesters argue that such lavish events overlook ongoing issues like overtourism and the displacement of locals grappling with high housing costs and climate change impacts. Defending the decision to host the wedding, Brugnaro said the wedding aligned with Venice's longstanding tradition of hospitality to both nobility and ordinary visitors. "We will always respect the right to speak out, but we reject every form of intolerance and prejudice. No one in Venice can claim the right of deciding who can enter, who can love, who can celebrate," reported Italian newspaper "Il Foglio Quotidiano".
Daily Mirror
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Oprah Winfrey and Kardashians lead A-list stars arriving for Jeff Bezos wedding
Jeff Bezos is getting married to Lauren Sanchez in a multi-million dollar ceremony in Venice, Italy, this week with a host of A-list stars are arriving to celebrate Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is tying the knot with partner Lauren Sanchez this week, with the two inviting their mega-rich friends to celebrate with them. Celebrations will begin on this evening as a casual welcome dinner will be held at the 14th-century Madonna dell'Orto church. The ceremony was expected to take place at the Scuola Grande della Misericordia, an historic 16th-century building in the city centre. However, the No Space for Bezos campaign group claim the couple scrambled to change their plans, after activists threatened to block the canals with inflatable crocodiles to stop their guests from attending. Amid the chaos, a number of stars were pictured arriving in Venice, including Kim and Khloe Kardashian along with their mother, Kris Jenner. Orlando Bloom, who reportedly recently split with Katy Perry, was spotted in casual wear as he chatted away to socialite Kim. The day before saw President of the United States' daughter, Ivanka Trump, and her husband Jared Kushner getting off a boat in the city along with their children. Jeff and Lauren are said to have invited 200 guests in total, so here's who has arrived so far... Follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads.
