Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Marry in Lavish Venice Ceremony

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez celebrated their highly anticipated wedding with an extravagant, star-studded weekend in Venice, Italy, from June 26 to 28, 2025. The festivities, estimated to cost around $50 million, drew a guest list that read like a Hollywood awards show, with celebrities, business titans, and royalty arriving by water taxi to the historic city.

The couple exchanged vows on Friday, June 27, at the picturesque San Giorgio Maggiore island, with musical performances by Matteo Bocelli, son of the legendary Andrea Bocelli. Sánchez wore a high-necked mermaid gown inspired by Sophia Loren’s iconic wedding dress, paired with diamond earrings from Dolce & Gabbana. Bezos opted for a classic black tuxedo.

Among the approximately 200 guests were Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Khloé Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Tom Brady, Leonardo DiCaprio, Orlando Bloom, Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, Queen Rania of Jordan, and Ivanka Trump. The celebrations included a black-tie ceremony, a “Great Gatsby”-themed party, and a pajama-themed afterparty, where guests like Leonardo DiCaprio and Bill Gates embraced the playful dress code.

Security was tight throughout the weekend, with venues kept private and paparazzi kept at bay, making it nearly impossible for outsiders to catch a glimpse of the festivities. The event also sparked local protests and debate in Venice about the city’s use for lavish private events by global elites.

Despite the controversy, the wedding was a spectacle of glamour and influence, blending Hollywood, Silicon Valley, and European aristocracy against the backdrop of Venice’s canals. The newlyweds concluded their celebration with a final party at the historic Arsenale, featuring rumored performances by Lady Gaga and Elton John, before departing the city in style.