Jeff Bezos Plans $12M Venetian Wedding Amid Local Protests

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is preparing for a lavish three-day wedding celebration in Venice, Italy, with former news anchor Lauren Sánchez, scheduled for June 24 to 26, 2025. The couple has booked the historic Scuola Grande della Misericordia, a Renaissance landmark known for its grand frescoes and capacity for up to 1,000 guests, making it one of Venice's most opulent venues. The high-profile event is expected to include guests such as Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, and Jared Kushner with Ivanka Trump, prompting significant security measures including road closures, restricted airspace, and a heavy police presence during Venice's busiest travel period. Bezos is also reportedly crafting an intricate and bulletproof prenuptial agreement to protect his nearly $200 billion net worth, a document so complex it could rival a Fortune 500 merger, necessitating extensive legal review. The wedding's scale has caused local tensions due to the reservation of five luxury hotels and all water taxis in the city, although officials deny disruptions to Venice's daily operations. The event is also notable for its extravagant guest accommodations, with stays at exclusive hotels like Aman Venice and the Gritti Palace, which charge around $500,000 per night.