Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sanchez's USD 50 Million Wedding Kicks Off In Venice: See Guest List And Deets

The world witnessed one of the grandest weddings of the era last year, when Anant Ambani, son of Asia’s richest businessman, Mukesh Ambani, married his lady love, Radhika Merchant. Fast forward to 2025, the world is once again witnessing another extravagant wedding, with many calling it the ‘wedding of the century’. Jeff Bezos, the world’s third-richest man, and his fiancée, Lauren Sánchez, have officially begun their three-day wedding celebration in Venice, Italy. Here’s a roundup of all the details of this lavish wedding, from the star-studded guest list, venue and more.

A peek inside the grand Venetian wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez 

Although the billionaire couple has already had their legal marriage in secret in the US, the Italian wedding is designed to be a star-studded affair, attended by every who’s who of Hollywood and the business world. The cost of the festivities is estimated to be upwards of 10 to 50 million US dollars, which in Indian currency rounds to around Rs. 83 crore to Rs. 415 crore. The wedding festivities officially kicked off on Thursday, June 26, 2025, with a stunning welcome party that looked straight out of a fairytale.

For the night, the bride, Lauren Sánchez, stunned in a golden-hued off-shoulder duchess satin gown from Schiaparelli’s Spring-Summer 2025 Haute Couture collection. The gown featured intricate floral embroidery, paying homage to the rich artistic legacy of Venice. Her hair was styled in a sleek high ponytail with curls framing her face.

The groom, Jeff Bezos, exuded a timeless charm in a classic black suit, crisp white shirt, and his signature aviator sunglasses. The couple was seen sharing a romantic kiss while arriving by water taxi to the historic cloisters next to the Madonna dell'Orto church, where the opulent welcome party was held.

The star-studded guest list

The list of guests who are attending the lavish wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez is a red carpet moment in itself.  Hollywood’s biggest names, including Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Brady, Leonardo DiCaprio, Orlando Bloom, and Katy Perry, are among those in attendance. 

Kim turned heads in a skintight snakeskin dress, while Khloé stunned in a sultry black ensemble. On the other hand, Kendall Jenner embraced vibrant florals, and Kylie opted for a golden lace gown. Their mother, Kris Jenner, arrived in black, accessorised with chunky diamond jewellery.

Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King arrived together, elegantly dressed in coordinated summer outfits. Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner were seen with their children. Other prominent guests included Karlie Kloss, Josh Kushner, Queen Rania of Jordan, Bill Gates, and fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s secret legal marriage

Although the couple is throwing the elaborate bash with friends and family, they were already legally married in the US, but it was a hush-hush affair. According to reports, the couple signed a comprehensive prenup to protect their respective fortune, and Jeff’s share alone is estimated at a staggering 200 billion US dollars. 

A breakdown of the Venetian wedding

Jeff and Lauren’s Venetian wedding is a lavish three-day affair beginning June 26, 2025, with a welcome dinner at Madonna dell’Orto featuring gourmet pizza, floral decor, and live piano music. Today, June 27, 2025, they will exchange ceremonial vows on San Giorgio Maggiore, highlighted by a special performance from Matteo Bocelli. The celebration concludes on June 28, 2025, with a grand gala at the historic Venetian Arsenale.

Though the rings were exchanged in secret weeks ago, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's Venice celebration is a grand, glamorous finale to their love story. What do you think about their opulent celebrations?

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