The ‘Wedding of the Century’: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Arrive in Venice
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, former journalist Lauren Sanchez, have arrived in Venice, Italy, where they are set to tie the knot over the weekend.
Widely dubbed the “wedding of the century,” the romantic lagoon city is anticipating the arrival of around 90 jets carrying top names from Hollywood, business, politics, and finance. The lavish event is estimated to cost around Rs 400 crore, according to Reuters.
A High-Profile Guest List
Among the 200 guests confirmed to be attending the highly anticipated wedding are a host of renowned personalities, including Mick Jagger, Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Oprah Winfrey, Katy Perry, and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Other prominent celebrities expected to attend the wedding include:
- Natasha Poonawalla
- Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble
- Kim Kardashian
- Orlando Bloom
- Barbra Streisand
- Beyonce & Jay-Z
- Gayle King
- Veronica and Brian Grazer
- Eva Longoria and Jose Baston
- Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner
- Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenberg
- Lydia Kives and Michael Kives
- Charissa Thompson
- Brooks Nader
- Elsa Marie Collins
- Bill Gates
- Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan
Event Details Unfold
Most of the guests are expected to arrive in time for the second party, which a source indicated is slated for Friday. This exclusive gathering is planned for the small island of San Giorgio, directly in front of Venice’s famed St. Mark’s Square, which is recognizable by its iconic 99-metre-high bell tower.