Billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former journalist Lauren Sánchez are tying the knot in Italy this week, with a guest list that includes a lineup of celebrities in Venice for the celebrations. The exact wedding location has been kept secret, but reports suggest it will happen on Friday at San Giorgio Maggiore, famous for its Church of San Giorgio Maggiore. According to Reuters, the ceremony is set for Friday, followed by a party on Saturday. Around 200 guests were invited to join Bezos, 61, and Sánchez, 55, as they mark their second marriage each. Bezos was previously married to philanthropist Mackenzie Scott, while Sánchez was married to Patrick Whitesell, the executive chair of talent firm Endeavor, before their respective divorces in 2019. Ahead of the wedding, a number of prominent figures from the entertainment and business worlds were spotted in Venice, attending various events. Notable attendees captured in photos include Leonardo DiCaprio, Orlando Bloom, Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Brady, Bill Gates, Diane von Furstenberg, Usher, Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner. The presence of these high-profile guests has sparked protests from locals in Venice, leading to the “No Space for Bezos” campaign. This comes against a backdrop of growing resistance to tourism across Europe, with concerns about rising costs and rents. Photographs show Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos leaving their hotel in Venice ahead of the wedding festivities.
Celebrities and VIPs gathered in Venice for the highly anticipated wedding of Amazon’s founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez on June 26, 2025. A-list guests, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Orlando Bloom, and others, were sighted in the city ahead of the extravagant event. The pre-wedding festivities at Hotel Gritti saw stars like Vittoria Ceretti, Edward Enninful, Usher, and his wife Jennifer Goicoechea enjoying the picturesque Venetian scenery. The arrival of notable figures like Barry Diller, Diane von Furstenberg, and Domenico Dolce added to the glamour of the occasion. The couple’s lavish celebration drew attention and excitement from around the world, promising a star-studded affair in the romantic city of Venice.
