Overview

• The couple has hired Lanza & Baucina to orchestrate three luxury events at the Lido, San Giorgio Maggiore and Scuola Grande della Misericordia.
• Guests will arrive on about 90 private jets and nine mega yachts, with ex-marines assigned to secure hotels and waterways.
• Attendees have been asked to donate to Unesco’s Venice office, Corila and Venice International University instead of bringing gifts, and the first €1 million payment to Corila has already been made.
• More than 80 percent of materials and services are sourced from Venetian suppliers, including local crystal makers and pastry shops.
• Opposition groups plan demonstrations over the event’s impact on the city, while a pro-wedding coalition argues it will boost Venice’s economy.