Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former journalist Lauren Sánchez are set to tie the knot in an opulent ceremony next week in Venice, Italy. The event, expected to cost millions of dollars, will take place on June 24-26. The wedding will be a “multiday celebration” with a guest list limited to 200 people, including several celebrities such as Eva Longoria, Katy Perry, and Orlando Bloom.
However, not everyone is thrilled about the wedding. Locals in Venice are protesting the event due to concerns it will worsen overtourism and strain the city’s infrastructure. The protesters, who call themselves “No Space for Bezos,” claim that the wedding is a symbol of the exploitation of the city by outsiders. They have threatened to block access to canals and city streets in an effort to disrupt the event.
The mayor of Venice, Luigi Brugnaro, has tried to reassure the protesters, citing the city’s hosting of previous high-profile events such as the Venice Film Festival and G7 Summit. However, protesters have criticized Brugnaro, insisting that demonstrations will be peaceful.
Bezos and Sánchez met almost ten years ago and became engaged in 2023. The couple’s upcoming wedding is not unprecedented, as Venice has previously hosted high-profile weddings, including that of George and Amal Clooney in 2014.
As one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, Bezos’ net worth stands at $225 billion, making him the fourth-wealthiest person in the world.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2025/06/20/jeff-bezos-wedding-is-reportedly-next-week-heres-what-we-know-as-ceremony-is-under-wraps