Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez‘s much-anticipated wedding is almost here, and it’s going all out with a Venice theme! The billionaire Amazon founder, Jeff, who’s 60, and his future wife, Lauren, a journalist and a pilot, are getting married on a private island called San Giorgio Maggiore. They picked a 16th-century Basilica to say their “I do’s” in.
And they’ve got a massive $500 million boat, the Koru, that’ll be like a floating party house for their big day on June 27. But wait! The wedding isn’t just one day; it’s a whole three-day affair.
Venice is rolling out the red carpet for them. The island they’re using, which the Cini Foundation owns, will be off-limits to regular people. More than 60 private water taxis are reserved, and the gondoliers have to take a break just for them.
On the day before the wedding, they’re throwing a romantic, candlelit bash that could be at the beautiful, quiet Madonna dell’Orto. And to wrap it up, they’re expecting a party at a historic Venetian palace on June 28.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s Wedding Will Have Luxury, Couture, and a Global Guest List
The guest list for this shindig is like a dream team of Hollywood’s elite and tech bigwigs! It’s like someone mixed the Met Gala with the swankiest parts of Davos. We’re talking Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Katy Perry, and even Orlando Bloom.
Oh, and let’s not forget some Trump family members are also on their way to Venice.
The couple is booking the Hotel Cipriani, which costs $2,700 a night, and the exclusive Aman Venice. Local bakery Rosa Salva Venetia is on board to whip up some fancy pastries, including tiramisu and fritelli. But the wedding cake is top secret!
EXCLUSIVE: Billionaire Jeff Bezos engaged to Lauren Sanchez after nearly 5 years together https://t.co/p27idLLLIo pic.twitter.com/AH2cPUXAdR
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Now, let’s talk fashion. In an interview with Vogue in 2023, Sanchez dropped hints about her designer crushes: Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, and Valentino. Which one will she pick, or will she go full-on diva and wear more than one dress?
Sánchez is ready to strut down the aisle in style, thanks to a workout routine that could give Bezos’ intense gym sessions a run for their money. “We work out together. Although Jeff is on another level, he’s a monster in the gym,” she told Vogue.
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From Scandal to Power Couple
The wedding is stunning, but this couple’s love story is like a movie. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s romance began in 2018, and it’s been quite the journey. Jeff married MacKenzie Scott, and Lauren was with Patrick Whitesell, a WME talent agent. But when the news of their affair hit the papers, there were all sorts of scandals. The National Enquirer had even thrown in juicy details.
But they came out of all that mess stronger than ever. Jeff left his job at Amazon to do charity work and explore space. Lauren has been right by his side; now she’s the Vice President of the Bezos Earth Fund.
‘Astronaut’ Lauren Sanchez cannot keep her hands off her fiancée Jeff Bezos as she puts on an affectionate display for the cameras.
The pair, who were attending the AMFAR gala in France, are set to get married next month.
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They’ve been seen at fancy parties and got their families to get along (as she has three children, he has four) and even shot down rumors about a secret wedding in Aspen in 2024.
They made it official with an engagement announcement in May 2023 after Jeff popped the question on the boat Koru. They had a swanky engagement bash, with Bill Gates and Paula Hurd joining in on the fun.
After being together for almost six years, they’re finally ready to tie the knot under the Venetian sun!
