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News18
6 hours ago
- Business
- News18
Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sánchez Say No To Wedding Gifts, Instead They Want...
Last Updated: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez will marry this week in Venice, Italy. As Venice braces for one of its most talked-about weddings, all eyes are on Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez. But amid the glamour, guest lists, and headlines, the couple has made a thoughtful request – they don't want any gifts. The Amazon founder and his fiancée will get married this week. Ahead of the celebration, the couple sent out invitations with a clear message: 'We are excited for you to join us. We have one early request: please, no gifts." Instead of traditional presents, Bezos and Sánchez have chosen to make donations to three local institutions on behalf of their guests. The contributions will go to the UNESCO Venice Office, CORILA and Venice International University. 'Donations on your behalf are being made to the UNESCO Venice Office to safeguard this city's irreplaceable cultural heritage, to CORILA to restore the vital lagoon habitats that protect Venice's future, and to Venice International University to support research and education for sustainable solutions," it continued. Their note adds: 'The magical place has gifted us unforgettable memories. Our hope is that through these gifts and by you joining us, Venice will continue to inspire wonder for generations to come." Still, not everyone is thrilled about the scale of the celebration. In the days leading up to the wedding, protest signs have been put up in Venice's historic areas. Locals have voiced concern over disruptions, traffic and the strain of hosting high-profile events in a city already battling overtourism. Originally, the couple had picked Cannaregio for post-wedding celebrations. But reports suggest the plan was changed due to fears of demonstrations. The celebrations have now been shifted to the Arsenale, a historic naval complex in Castello district. Though guests have been asked not to bring gifts, they will receive goody bags from Laguna B, a Murano-based glassware company. While the exact items remain under wraps, sources describe them as 'opulent." The couple is also supporting local vendors wherever possible. Around 80 per cent of the food and other essentials for the wedding are being sourced from Venice-based businesses including the Murano glassware maker Laguna B and the city's oldest pastry maker, Rosa Salva. Bezos and Sánchez got engaged in 2023. Sánchez has three children – Evan and Ella, from her marriage to Hollywood talent agent Patrick Whitesell, and a son, Nikko, from her earlier relationship with former NFL player Tony Gonzalez. Bezos shares four children with his ex-wife, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott including their eldest son, Preston, born in 2000. The names and details of their other children including an adopted daughter, are not public. First Published:
News18
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Internet Asks If Jeff Bezos' Wedding Invitation ‘Was Made In MS Paint?'
Last Updated: A picture of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding invitation card has gone viral on the internet. While Venice has been largely preparing for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's multi-million-dollar wedding plans, eyes are now set on the couple's not-so-grand invitation card. There might be a lot of ways to invite people to something special, like a wedding; the world had a lot of expectations when it came from the third richest person in the world. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding invitation card did come as a surprise for many, but not as anticipated. A picture of the invite has recently gone viral, grabbing a lot of attention on the internet. Printed in italic font with haphazard decorations of doves, shooting stars, butterflies, and even the Rialto Bridge, the card appears to be homemade; however, not in an artistic way. The card also features men rowing gondolas around the famed bridge. What appears to be a subtle nod to the city's culture and heritage failed to impress the internet, as many expressed their disappointment. Users strongly criticised the invitation for being 'flat," further stating that the expectations were much higher, owing to the billionaire's wedding budget. One wrote, 'This invitation looks like an 11-year-old made it," while another one joked, 'Was the invitation made in Microsoft Paint?" One of the users even recreated a similar card and added a hilarious message, which he claimed took only 15 minutes. I recreated this masterpiece in Microsoft Paint in 15 minutes. — Whody (@Mr_Incredi_Bull) June 25, 2025 'What a heartless invite. Seems like a business dinner for donors," a comment read. An unimpressed X user wrote, 'This was the best their wedding planner came up with? My goodness, Lisa Vanderpump's daughter from Housewives did better than this for her wedding." Referring to the 'gifts" part in the invite, a user commented, 'The donation is very generous, but the invitation itself is not what I would expect from a billionaire." I don't know, it looks like clip art." Bezos and Sanchez's wedding invite features a special message for the guests, as the couple asked them not to bring gifts. 'We are making contributions in your honour and with gratitude to you for making the journey to celebrate with us in Venice. Donations on your behalf are being made to the UNESCO Venice Office to safeguard the city's cultural heritage, to CORILA to restore the vital lagoon habitats that protect Venice's future, and to Venice International University to support research and education for sustainable solutions." Amid the growing buzz surrounding the wedding, the Amazon founder and his fiancée have already landed in Venice. They are said to get hitched later this week. First Published: June 26, 2025, 13:06 IST
NDTV
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"Money Can't Buy Class": Jeff Bezos' Wedding Invite Roasted Online
The wedding festivities for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former news anchor Lauren Sanchez have already begun in Venice, but the couple has found itself at the centre of an unexpected criticism - their wedding invitation. A glimpse of the invite, obtained by ABC News, has triggered a wave of ridicule online. The couple, together for six years, will exchange vows in a multi-day celebration said to include an official ceremony on the picturesque island of San Giorgio Maggiore on Friday, June 27. Far from the elegance expected of a billionaire's wedding, the invitation's design - a collage of butterflies, birds, feathers, and shooting stars in shades of pink and blue, set against a stark white background - has been branded "atrocious" and "ugly" by social media users. The card included a message requesting guests not to bring gifts. It read, "We are excited for you to join us! We have one early request: please, no gifts." Instead, the invite said the couple would make charitable contributions on behalf of attendees. "Donations on your behalf are being made to the UNESCO Venice Office to safeguard this city's irreplaceable cultural heritage, to CORILA to restore the vital lagoon habitats that protect Venice's future, and to Venice." "This magical place has gifted us unforgettable memories. Our hope is that through these efforts and by you joining us, Venice will continue to inspire wonder for generations to come," the invitation added. While the intention appeared thoughtful, the visual presentation left many unimpressed. People on X (formerly Twitter) quickly began mocking the invite. One user joked, "Was the invitation made in Microsoft Paint?" was the invitation made in microsoft paint? ???????? — Elizabeth ???? (@elizabethkaiixx) June 24, 2025 Another remarked bluntly, "That invite is atrocious. Obviously, money can't buy taste or class." That invite is atrocious. Onviously, money can't buy taste or class. — Mar Mac (@ConstantMarMac) June 25, 2025 More scathing reactions followed. "Wow, what an ugly announcement/invitation. With all the money he has they could have at least done something pretty and classy." Wow what an ugly announcemen/invitation. With all the money he has they could have at least done something pretty and classy. But I guess taking into consideration what she has done to herself with all plastic surgery, botox, fillers, etc.... I'm guessing that just isn't… — ???? Pamela C ???? (@auntie_wombat) June 25, 2025 "This invitation looks like an 11-year-old made it," wrote another user This invitation looks like a 11 year old made it @DoodlesTrks @JaysonAltons — VK (@vjeannek) June 25, 2025 Despite the backlash, anticipation for the high-profile event remains sky-high. While initial reports suggested the wedding festivities would run from June 24 to 26, The Independent reported the actual timeline appears to be later in the week. Italian authorities have only confirmed that the ceremony will be held in late June. Multiple reports say the lavish affair will span three days, with Bezos's luxurious superyacht Koru moored in Venice's harbour, playing a central role in the celebrations.
