Amazon founder and the world’s second richest man, Jeff Bezos, has officially married his long-time partner, Lauren Sánchez, in a glamorous celebration held in Venice, Italy, reportedly costing an eye-watering £48 million.
The star-studded affair, attended by Hollywood elites like Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian, Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry, and Ivanka Trump, was more ceremonial than legal. According to insiders, Bezos and Sánchez were already secretly married in the U.S. over a month ago, with a legal union established under American law—complete with a watertight prenup protecting Bezos’ $244 billion fortune.
Ceremony Details
The 25-minute vow exchange was met with cheers and applause from family and friends. Although Friday’s elegant event in Venice was presented as their wedding, sources confirmed it had no legal standing under Italian law—the real marriage had quietly happened on U.S. soil.
Originally planned to be held at Scuola Grande della Misericordia, the venue was switched last minute to the Arsenale shipyard complex after environmental activists from the “No Space for Bezos” campaign threatened to disrupt the event by blocking canals with inflatable crocodiles.
Venice Turns Fortress
Security in Venice reached extreme levels, turning parts of the romantic city into a “fortress-like operation.” The couple made a stylish arrival by helicopter, lifted from their superyacht’s support vessel and landing at Venice Lido, the same area known for the iconic Venice Film Festival.
Festivities kicked off with a welcome dinner at the 14th-century Madonna dell’Orto church, followed by the symbolic wedding at the Arsenale, and are expected to stretch over several days.
Lauren Sánchez, 55, was seen in a chic black halter dress and oversized sunglasses, while Bezos, 61, waved warmly to onlookers as they greeted their high-profile guests arriving by private boats and luxury cars.
Guest List Glamour
The high-profile guest list included:
• Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian
• Leonardo DiCaprio
• Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry
• Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, and their three children
• Jeff’s adoptive father, Miguel Bezos
The couple’s wedding base is located on a remote private island, home to just 11 residents and a single five-bedroom house, formerly a convent guesthouse.
With this luxurious union, Bezos and Sánchez continue to cement their status as one of the most talked-about power couples in the world—blending mega-wealth, global influence, and Hollywood glamour in one unforgettable celebration.
