Sun Jun 29 13:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Bezos and Sánchez Wed in Lavish Venetian Ceremony Amidst Protests

**Venice, Italy -** Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and award-winning journalist Lauren Sánchez Bezos have officially tied the knot in a multi-day, star-studded Venetian wedding, estimated to cost upwards of $50 million. The lavish affair, which culminated on Saturday, June 28th, with a closing party at a former medieval shipyard, was attended by a who’s-who of Hollywood and the business world, including Kim and Khloé Kardashian, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Kris Jenner, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Brady, Orlando Bloom, Leonardo DiCaprio, Bill Gates, and more.

The wedding ceremony, held on Friday, featured Sánchez Bezos in a custom Dolce & Gabbana gown inspired by Sophia Loren, according to a *Vogue* magazine exclusive. While the exact cost remains undisclosed, estimates initially ranged from $23 million to $34 million, later ballooning to $46.5 million to $55.6 million due to security concerns and a venue change. Reports suggest Lady Gaga and Elton John were expected to perform at the closing party.

However, the extravagant celebration has been met with criticism and protests in Venice. Demonstrators have voiced their displeasure with the billionaire’s wealth, calling for him to pay more taxes amidst growing global inequality. The protests highlight the ongoing tensions surrounding wealth disparity as Bezos, owner of Blue Origin, marked his union with Sánchez.

Bezos and Sánchez were first linked in 2019, around the time both announced their respective splits from MacKenzie Scott and Patrick Whitesell. Both have children from previous relationships and former NFL player Tony Gonzalez was expected to attend.

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