BEZOS & SANCHEZ’S BILLIONAIRE “I DO”
IIt’s official: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez just wrapped what might be the most lavish, secretive, and paparazzi-hunted wedding of the decade, and we’ve got the tea. Over the course of three opulent days in Venice, the couple pulled off a billionaire-level celebration filled with superyachts, Dolce & Gabbana couture, and a guest list that read like the Met Gala meets Davos.
The private ceremony took place Friday on the secluded island of San Giorgio Maggiore, a cinematic setting complete with marble basilicas, tight security, and an exclusive Vogue reveal. Sánchez stunned in a custom Dolce & Gabbana gown a year and a half in the making: a high-neck, lace corseted dress detailed with 180 silk chiffon-covered buttons. A clear departure from her usual body-hugging fits, the full-coverage look was as unexpected as it was elegant. She didn’t stop there. Over the night, Sánchez slipped into two more jaw-dropping outfits: a sweetheart corset gown inspired by Rita Hayworth’s Gilda, and a dazzling Oscar de la Renta cocktail dress encrusted with 175,000 crystals. Bezos kept it classic in a sleek black suit, later seen wearing a wedding band as they dined at Venice’s iconic Harry’s Bar.
The guest list? Star-studded doesn’t even begin to cover it. From Kim Kardashian in archival Versace and Khloe in vintage Cavalli to Kylie Jenner in powder blue corsetry, it was a fashion moment at every turn. Oprah glowed in a pink mermaid gown, while Tom Brady, Bill Gates, Karlie Kloss, Usher, and Orlando Bloom rounded out the high-profile crowd. Rumor has it the final evening had a lingerie-chic dress code. Usher arrived in pajama-inspired glam, setting the tone for "Venice After Dark."
But amid all the glitz, there was also drama. Climate protesters marched against what they called the ultra-rich takeover of Venice, unfurling a massive banner that read, “If you can rent Venice for your wedding, you can pay more tax.” Despite the controversy, the festivities were estimated to bring in nearly 68% of the city’s annual tourism revenue in just one weekend, a staggering stat with lasting impact.
Following her Vogue bridal reveal, Sánchez made it official online by changing her Instagram to @LaurenSanchezBezos. While a wedding band was clearly visible on Bezos’ hand, reports suggest the Venice ceremony was symbolic. The couple may have already tied the knot legally in the U.S. Regardless, one thing is clear: this wedding wasn’t just about vows. It was a spectacle, a fashion event, and a cultural power play rolled into one.
