Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and one of the world's wealthiest individuals, married his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, in a lavish ceremony in Venice, Italy, on Friday, June 27th.
Jeff Bezos: Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, one of the world's wealthiest people, has finally tied the knot with his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez. The grandeur of the wedding in Venice, Italy, on June 27th, made headlines worldwide. The wedding was not just a one-day event, but the culmination of a three-day celebration that included prominent figures from Hollywood to the business world.
Three Royal Venues Witnessed the Union
For Bezos's second marriage, three historical and exceptionally beautiful locations in Venice were chosen. The first was a centuries-old church, the second a serene and picturesque island, and the third a historic dockyard where ships were once built. Approximately 400 million rupees were spent on decorating these venues. Each location was adorned with floral decorations and expensive lighting effects to create a fairy-tale ambiance for every moment.
Around 250 special guests were invited to this royal wedding. The guest list included big names such as Ivanka Trump, daughter of former US President Donald Trump, actress Kim Kardashian, actor Orlando Bloom, business tycoon Bill Gates, and television star Oprah Winfrey. From India, only Natasha Poonawalla, a fashion icon and successful businesswoman, received an invitation.
27 Wedding Dresses and Crores of Rupees Spent
Lauren Sanchez had 27 dresses designed for the wedding, costing crores of rupees. These dresses were created by the world's most famous designers, with a significant contribution from Italian designers. Lauren's bridal look is going viral on social media, where she looked every bit like a princess.
Approximately 30 million rupees were spent on food each day of the three-day celebration. Famous chefs were given the responsibility of preparing the menu, which included a combination of Italian, French, and Japanese cuisine. The most expensive hotels in Venice were booked to accommodate the guests, with a room costing around 200,000 rupees per night.
Security Was Also Tight
The security arrangements during this time were no less than those of a high-profile event. Approximately 170 million rupees were spent solely on security, including police teams, guard dogs, and private security guards. Furthermore, 97 private planes and water taxis were arranged for the guests' transportation.
Famous singers like Lady Gaga and Elton John performed at this royal wedding, costing 420 million rupees in fees. Crores of rupees were also spent on floral decorations, makeup, photography, and wedding planning.
Venice Also Benefited
This wedding also greatly benefited Venice's tourism, hotel, and transport industries. Moreover, it is reported that Jeff Bezos also donated around 300 million rupees to the Venice government and some institutions there. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez had been dating since 2018. Lauren is a journalist, author, and helicopter pilot by profession.
In 2019, Bezos divorced his first wife, MacKenzie Scott, after which Bezos and Sanchez's relationship came to light. Jeff proposed to Lauren in a very romantic style with a diamond ring, the pictures of which also went viral on social media at the time.
