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Bezos and Sánchez to Wed in Lavish Three-Day Venice Ceremony

Local officials hail a 10 million euro wedding bringing new business to Venice

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Overview

  • Ceremony scheduled for June 24–26 on San Giorgio Maggiore with about 200 guests arriving by private jets and water taxis
  • The London-based agency Lanza & Baucina is orchestrating the event with helicopter shuttles, floating Renaissance-style stages and multiple couture changes for the bride
  • The guest list is expected to feature Kim Kardashian, Ivanka Trump, Leonardo DiCaprio and Lady Gaga
  • Activists plan a June 28 demonstration under the slogan "No Space for Bezos" to protest the wedding’s luxury and impact on residents
  • Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè and Confcommercio Venezia predict a surge in bookings and revenue for hotels, artisans and suppliers