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Bezos and Sánchez Kick Off Three-Day Venice Wedding as High-Profile Guests Arrive

Venetian authorities have imposed tight security with street closures around wedding events following protests, balanced by donations to local preservation groups

Amazon multi-billionaire founder Jeff Bezos waves as he leaves by boat an hotel in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, ahead of festivities in the lagoon city reportedly linked to his wedding with Lauren Sanchez. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
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US reality TV personalities Kim Kardashian walks to board a taxi boat at Venice Marco Polo airport ahead of Jeff Bezos' wedding on June 26, 2025. Celebrities in superyachts sail into Venice this week for the three-day wedding party of Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, despite irate locals who say the UNESCO city is no billionaire's playground. The tech magnate and journalist have reportedly invited about 200 guests to their multi-million dollar nuptials in the Italian city, which are expected to kick off on June 26 and end Saturday with a ceremony at a secret location. (Photo by ANDREA PATTARO / AFP) (Photo by ANDREA PATTARO/AFP via Getty Images)

Overview

  • The three-day celebrations began June 24 with a welcome party at Madonna dell’Orto tonight, vows planned for San Giorgio Maggiore on June 27 and a reception at the Arsenale on June 28.
  • Around 200 guests have arrived by private jets and megayachts, among them Oprah Winfrey, Kim and Khloé Kardashian, Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and Leonardo DiCaprio.
  • Local activists staged demonstrations over overtourism and citywide pedestrian and water traffic bans were enacted to shield venues and manage crowds.
  • The couple requested no gifts and announced €3 million in donations to the UNESCO Venice Office, CORILA and Venice International University for heritage and environmental projects.
  • Venice business groups have defended the wedding’s economic impact, noting high-spending attendees support hotels, restaurants and local services.