Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez officially tied the knot during an opulent celebration in Venice, Italy. Sanchez confirmed their marriage on Instagram late Friday night, sharing a joyful photo of the couple. She was wearing a white lace gown, and Bezos was seen in a classic tuxedo.
The ceremony was held on the green island of San Giorgio Maggiore, overlooking the Doge's Palace across the Venetian lagoon. Guests, estimated at around 200, arrived by motorboat for the intimate yet glamorous ceremony.
The wedding was part of a grand three-day celebration that turned Venice into a hotspot of celebrity sightings and high fashion. On Friday evening, cheers echoed across the lagoon, followed by a romantic performance by Matteo Bocelli, son of famed tenor Andrea Bocelli.
The wedding was a three-day extravaganza that transformed Venice into a hub of celebrity spotting and high-style fashion. On Friday evening, cheers echoed across the lagoon, followed by a romantic performance by Matteo Bocelli, son of famed tenor Andrea Bocelli.
Fashion magazine Vogue confirmed the union, revealing Sanchez's wedding gown was custom-designed by Dolce & Gabbana.
The guest list comprised a combination of world power brokers and entertainment moguls, who came in ahead of time in private planes and yachts.
Among those on the guest list, according to The New York Times, were a plethora of high-profile names across multiple industries. Oprah Winfrey, Barry Diller, Orlando Bloom, Leonardo DiCaprio, and musical performers Usher and Jewel were all among those present. Additionally, former NFL quarterback Tom Brady and tech moguls like Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman were also invited.
Although US President Donald Trump did not attend the ceremony, his daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner did show up, accompanied by Josh Kushner and his wife, model Karlie Kloss.
Source: India Today
