Celebrity wedding: Amazon founder Bezos and Sánchez have married

Now it’s official: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, one of the richest men in the world, and the former TV presenter Lauren Sánchez have married. The 55-year-old posted a photo of the wedding party on the island of San Giorgio in Venice on her Instagram account. To do this, she wrote the date June 27, 2025 in the American variant 06/27/2025, provided with a red heart. She changed her name in Lauren Sánchez Bezos.

In the photo you can see the radiant couple in a garden in the middle of his approximately 200 guests, including a lot of prominence. The US billionaire wears a black tuxedo with a fly, the ex-journalist is a tight white wedding dress with veil. The festival took place strictly shielded from the public on the island of San Giorgio, which is located directly opposite the Markusplatz.

Protests by Bezos opponents

There was a lot of prominence from show business and business world: the TV greats Kim Kardashian and Oprah Winfrey, US President daughter Ivanka Trump, the actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Orlando Bloom, Microsoft founder Bill Gates and many others. However, the British tabloid “Daily Mail” reported that the couple had already married – secretly in the USA a few weeks ago. There was no comment from Bezo’s environment on the DPA request.

With an estimated assets of $ 220 billion, the founder of the online trade giant Amazon is one of the richest men in the world. It is the second wedding for both. They have seven children from previous relationships. The costs of the celebrations are estimated at at least ten million euros. In contrast, there are protests. Bezos accuse critics of putting on their wealth.

BOCELLI son sings Elvis classic

There was practically nothing to be seen for the public from the party, which took place on San Giorgio in the garden of an old Benedictine monastery. From a distance it was only to be heard, as the Italian Matteo Bocelli, son of the starter Andrea Bocelli, the Elvis Presley classic “Can’t Help Falling in Love”-and some time later also cheerful of the festival company.

Bezos and Sánchez had come to the island separately with water taxis, with many photographers on rented boats in tow. The ex-journalist threw a kiss mouth to the paparazzi. According to media reports, 27 dresses are available for the ex-journalist until Sunday.

Strict security precautions

On Saturday evening there will be a large final party on a former shipyard. There is speculation about a appearance by Lady Gaga. Out of concern for protests or an attack, everything takes place under strict security precautions and with great confidentiality. The police and military are present everywhere. Bezos and Sánchez stay in a luxury hotel directly on the Grand Canal, the world -famous channel.

Venice is particularly the epitome of romance for couples from Asia and the USA. Hollywood star George Clooney and his wife Amal also got married here – but without secret crowls.

Critics accuse Bezos

The cost of the wedding is estimated at at least $ ten million. The President of the Veneto region, Luca Zaia, even put them at 40 to 48 million euros. He also spoke of an image gain in the billion value. Italy’s Minister of Culture Daniela Santanchè cited an amount of 950 million euros as an overall economic effect of the wedding – which many have significant doubts.

There are protests from different groups against the celebrations. Critics accuse Bezos to show their wealth and want to buy the entire city for a weekend. There should also be rallies on Saturday. According to his surroundings, the US billionaire donated three million euros for various institutions in the city – from the perspective of his critics, however, an extremely small amount in his total assets. The couple also asked their guests to do without gifts and instead to give money for the renovation of Venice.