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Wedding bells are ringing for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez − and they’re coming from an ocean away.
The billionaire Amazon founder and his fiancée of several years will tie the knot in Venice, Italy, a statement from the city confirmed.
The union between tech mogul Bezos and Sánchez, a former television journalist, will likely be one of the most star-studded events of the year.
“The many speculations and fake news circulating about Jeff Bezos’ wedding are completely unfounded,” the city wrote in a statement Saturday. “Only two hundred guests will have been invited and therefore it will be easy for Venice to accommodate such an event, without any disruption whatsoever to the city, its residents and visitors.”
The announcement comes amid speculation that the small Italian hamlet, built atop a grouping of islands off the country’s mainland, would be overburdened by what is expected to be a lavish celebration.
“Our city has much experience in international events much larger than this,” the city’s statement continued. “Venice is accustomed to being the stage for events and shows every week, without significant impacts, such as the G20 Economy, G7 Justice, state bilateral meetings, Art, Architecture, and Cinema Biennales, as well as private events, like large conferences, corporate meetings, fashion shows, parties, and VIP weddings.”
A hot spot for celebrity nuptials, George and Amal Clooney also wed in Venice in 2014, as did Salma Hayek and her billionaire husband François-Henri Pinault in 2009.
Venice is known for its romantic architecture and mid-city canals, where tourists can ride gondolas to take in the surrounding sights.
“The organization (Bezos and guests) have categorically not booked large amounts of gondolas or excessive numbers of water taxis,” the city’s statement said. “It is their utmost priority to make sure the city functions as normal, for all, with no abnormal disruption to anyone.”
Because the city is surrounded by water, gondolas and water taxis represent a primary mode of transportation.
“From the beginning, we are mutually working and supporting the organizers, to ensure that the event will be absolutely respectful of the fragility and uniqueness of the city,” Mayor Luigi Brugnaro said in his own statement. “For this reason, we will work together for best result. Whoever loves Venice will always be welcome.”
When will Jeff Bezos, fiancee Lauren Sanchez get married?
Sánchez and Bezos, who went public with their relationship in 2019 and got engaged in 2023, have not yet publicly shared when they will tie the knot.
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