Donald Trump Won’t Attend Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s Lavish Wedding

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are set to marry in a lavish three-day wedding in Venice, Italy, with celebrations reportedly costing up to $56 million. The Amazon founder and former news anchor have kept details private, but reports suggest events will span historic venues like the Cloister of the Madonna dell’Orto and San Giorgio Island.

The couple has enforced a strict no-phones policy, requiring guests to surrender devices before being ferried to secret locations. Around 200 high-profile attendees, including Oprah Winfrey, Kim Kardashian, and Tom Brady, are expected. Each guest’s experience is estimated to cost $50,000, covering themed parties and luxury accommodations.

Logistical challenges arise from Venice’s canal-based layout, with organizers booking 30 water taxis and 90 private jets. Despite the grandeur, the wedding has faced criticism, including concerns about disrupting the fragile city. Venice’s mayor assured the event would respect local norms, with minimal public impact.

A viral clip of Bezos boarding a water taxi without immediately assisting Sánchez sparked online debate about their dynamic. Critics scrutinized his body language, while supporters dismissed the remarks as overanalysis.

The couple’s pastel-themed digital invitation also drew mixed reactions, with some mocking its cartoonish design. The note requested no gifts, instead donating to Venetian cultural and environmental groups.

Bezos and Sánchez, both previously married, began dating in 2019 and got engaged in 2023. Their wedding, dubbed the “Wedding of the Century,” blends exclusivity and philanthropy, though public fascination often focuses on its extravagance.

The festivities highlight Venice’s beauty while showcasing the couple’s meticulous planning—and the challenges of hosting a billionaire’s dream wedding in a UNESCO World Heritage site.