Sat Jun 28 04:52:29 UTC 2025: **Bezos and Sanchez Tie the Knot in Lavish Venice Wedding Amidst Protests**
**VENICE, Italy -** Billionaire Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez exchanged vows in a lavish ceremony in Venice, Italy, on Friday, June 27, 2025. The wedding, spread across two days in the enchanting city, was a star-studded affair with guests including Oprah Winfrey, Kim Kardashian, Tom Brady, and Bill Gates.
The bride wore a custom Dolce & Gabbana gown inspired by Sophia Loren’s wedding dress, while Bezos donned a tuxedo. Celebrations took place across the city, with guests ferried by water taxi.
However, the extravagant event wasn’t without controversy. Protests were staged by local organizations under the banner “No Space for Bezos,” criticizing the wedding as a display of wealth amid growing inequality and the prioritization of tourism over the needs of Venice residents. Concerns were also raised about the city’s vulnerability to climate change.
Despite the protests, Italian officials highlighted the significant publicity and economic boost the wedding brought to Venice, with an estimated cost of up to $56 million. The ceremony took place on San Giorgio island, across the lagoon from St. Mark’s Square.
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