Overview

• The nuptials are scheduled for June 24–26 on San Giorgio Maggiore, with roughly 200 guests and a cost estimated at $10 million as Bezos’s $500 million superyacht Koru anchors offshore.
• Local activists under the “No Space for Bezos” banner have escalated demonstrations and plan to blockade canals and narrow streets to prevent guest access.
• Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro and Veneto regional president Luca Zaia have publicly backed the event, citing its potential to boost tourism revenue despite resident backlash.
• Critics argue the high-profile wedding exemplifies Venice’s shift into a luxury showcase that heightens housing shortages and strains public services.
• Organizers highlight that about 80% of wedding materials—from Murano glass to pastries—are sourced locally to support traditional Venetian artisans.