Overview

• The wedding ceremony took place on June 27 on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore opposite St Mark’s Square.
• Around 200–250 high-profile guests attended, including Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates and Orlando Bloom.
• The three-day festivities feature events like a pajama party, fun foam party and a Great Gatsby-themed celebration at an estimated cost of €40–48 million.
• Bezos and Sanchez pledged €3 million to support Venice conservation efforts and commissioned local artisans for décor and favors.
• Local residents and environmental activists staged demonstrations over overcrowding, carbon emissions and the use of public spaces.