Bezos and Sánchez’s Venetian Extravaganza: A-List Wedding Takes Over Venice

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June 28, 2025

Venice, Italy, became the epicentre of celebrity glamour as Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez exchanged vows in a star-studded wedding. The lavish multi-day affair drew an A-list crowd, including tech titans, Hollywood luminaries, and fashion icons, all arriving in style to celebrate the union of the Amazon founder and the former news anchor.

Bezos and Sánchez tie the knot in Venice

Jeff Bezos, 61, and Lauren Sánchez, 55, officially married in a lavish ceremony in Venice on Friday, 27 June 2025. The couple, who got engaged in 2023, chose the picturesque Italian city for their nuptials, which had been the subject of much speculation. The ceremony took place on the Venetian island of San Giorgio Maggiore, with Sánchez arriving in a cream Dior set before changing into a stunning Dolce & Gabbana lace wedding gown. Bezos wore a traditional Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo.

A-list guests descend on Venice

The wedding was a magnet for high-profile guests, with approximately 200 attendees. Celebrities, business magnates, and even royalty arrived in Venice via private jets, transforming the city’s canals into a paparazzi hotspot. Notable guests included:

Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, and Kris Jenner
Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King
Bill Gates and Paula Hurd
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner
Tom Brady
Usher and Jennifer Goicoechea
Queen Rania of Jordan
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
Fashion designers Diane von Furstenberg, Domenico Dolce, and Stefano Gabbana

Many guests were seen arriving at Venice Marco Polo Airport and boarding water taxis to their luxury accommodations, such as the Gritti Palace and Aman Venice.

Fashion highlights from the grand affair

The wedding was a showcase of high fashion, with guests donning designer ensembles for the various events. Lauren Sánchez herself made a statement in a sculpted Schiaparelli gown for a pre-wedding event, and her Dolce & Gabbana wedding dress featured a high neckline and mermaid skirt. Jeff Bezos opted for a classic black tuxedo, accessorised with Louis Vuitton sunglasses.

Key fashion moments included:

Oprah Winfrey in a striking pink off-the-shoulder ball gown.
Ivanka Trump in a sparkly pink strapless dress with a floral embellishment and a nearly $10,000 Oscar de la Renta floral minidress for a pre-wedding event.
Kim Kardashian in a brown dress with a V-neck bodice and lacy, sparkling sides, and a snakeskin-print dress for another event.
Kylie Jenner in a light-silver strapless gown and a sheer yellow lace dress.
Kendall Jenner in a vintage Roberto Cavalli floral halter dress.
Khloé Kardashian in a semi-sheer bedazzled mesh gown and a Skims x Dolce & Gabbana cheetah-print catsuit upon arrival.

Protests and security concerns

Despite the celebratory atmosphere, the wedding faced some local opposition. Protests erupted in Venice ahead of the event, with demonstrators expressing concerns about overtourism and the wedding’s perceived lack of benefit for locals. Signs reading "No space for Bezos" were seen around the city. Security concerns reportedly led to a change in the wedding venue, with the ceremony moved to Friday instead of Saturday.

Pre-wedding festivities

The celebrations began earlier in the week, with Bezos and Sánchez kicking off their pre-wedding events with a foam party on Bezos’ $500 million superyacht, Koru, off the Croatian coast. The couple arrived in Venice by water taxi on Wednesday, with Sánchez in a form-fitting black dress and Bezos in a casual suit with a cream T-shirt. Guests were seen enjoying the city, sightseeing, and shopping in the days leading up to the main ceremony.