Jeff Bezos is preparing for a lavish wedding to supermodel Lauren Sanchez, an event that is being dubbed the „wedding of the century.”
Wedding Preparations in Venice
The world is watching as Bezos, the second richest man with an estimated net worth of $212 billion, plans to host a spectacular wedding this summer in Venice, Italy. Reports indicate that he is renting luxurious suites at a rate of $32,000 per night for guests traveling from around the globe.
A Star-Studded Guest List
Expected attendees include notable figures such as President Trump, Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian, and Bill Gates. The couple’s engagement was officially confirmed after five years of dating, following Bezos’s proposal in May 2023 with a stunning $2.5 million 20-carat ring.
Engagement and Pre-Wedding Celebrations
The couple celebrated their engagement with a lavish party aboard their $500 million superyacht in Positano, Italy in August 2023. Sanchez, a former US TV journalist and helicopter pilot, described her emotional reaction during the proposal, stating that she „blacked out a bit” upon seeing her engagement ring.
Wedding Venue and Luxury Accommodations
Local reports suggest that the wedding may be held at prestigious venues such as the Gritti Palace or the seven-star Aman Hotel. The Aman, a luxurious 16th-century palazzo, has previously hosted celebrity weddings, including that of George Clooney.
Rooms at both hotels start from $3,200 a night, with prices soaring depending on the season and suite size.
Unique Pre-Wedding Gift
In a unique twist, Sanchez is set to fly to space on Bezos’s New Shepard spaceship as a pre-wedding gift. This exciting journey will include an all-female crew, featuring pop star Katy Perry, and will last for 11 minutes.
Fashion and Style for the Big Day
Sanchez has already selected her wedding dress, believed to be designed by Oscar de la Renta, and will be styled by none other than Anna Wintour, the editor-in-chief of Vogue.
A Love Story
The couple’s relationship blossomed after both finalized their divorces in 2019. Bezos was previously married to MacKenzie Scott, with whom he shares four children, while Sanchez was married to Patrick Whitesell.
Both have expressed admiration for each other, with Sanchez stating, „He makes me a better person every day.” Bezos reciprocated, highlighting Sanchez’s generous nature and her thoughtful gestures towards friends and family.
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