Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Prepare for Their Wedding in Venice

The couple arrived in Venice, Italy, just days before their highly anticipated wedding ceremony. Eyewitnesses photographed them disembarking a helicopter and being guided into a water taxi, signaling the start of their celebrations.

Lauren Sánchez looked elegant in a sleeveless black dress paired with sky-high heels and sunglasses, while Jeff Bezos wore white trousers and a black polo shirt. The duo appeared cheerful, waving to onlookers during their water taxi ride.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez arrive in Venice ahead of their wedding. — The couple’s arrival in Venice marked the beginning of their wedding festivities.

The wedding is set to be a grand event, with reports indicating a budget of around $10 million and approximately 200 invited guests, making the cost roughly $50,000 per attendee. The celebrations will include a pajama party and two themed events, adding to the extravagance.

Lauren Sánchez waves ahead of her wedding. — Lauren Sánchez waves as she arrives in Venice for her wedding.

Premium guests like Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, along with celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey, and Barbra Streisand, are reported to attend the multi-day event. A flotilla of luxury yachts, including Michael Jordan’s $115 million vessel, M’ Brace, has also arrived in Venice for the occasion.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez in Venice. — The wedding celebrations will feature exclusive venues, including the ultra-luxurious Aman Venice hotel.

Despite some protests against the lavish event, the couple’s wedding planners defended their efforts, stating Sánchez and Bezos requested minimal disruption to the city. Ahead of the wedding, the couple made generous donations to local charities and planned several themed parties to mark the occasion.