Overview

• Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez exchanged vows on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore on June 27 in a ceremony marked by private boat transfers and guarded venues.
• A severe thunderstorm forced the pre-wedding gala at the Church of Madonna dell’Orto to end early as VIPs including Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey and Orlando Bloom sought shelter.
• Guests at early events surrendered smartphones at the entrance, ensuring a full digital blackout and reinforcing the couple’s privacy measures.
• The ‘No Space for Bezos’ committee staged a flash mob in St. Mark’s Square, with protests continuing around the celebrations.
• Estimated at $30–40 million, the multi-day festivities are projected to boost Venice’s economy and include donations by the couple to local causes.