Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Tie the Knot in Venice Wedding Amid Protests

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez got married in a lavish celebration in Venice, Italy. The three-day event, costing $10 million, took place on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore. The guest list included Oprah, Bill Gates, Kim Kardashian, and others. A-list attendees stayed in top hotels across the city. Anna Wintour helped Sánchez choose her dress, and Elton John was rumored to perform.

Some locals protested the wedding due to blocked streets and boat reroutes. Banners criticized Bezos' tax practices and wealth. Greenpeace and other groups joined in the protest. Concerns about Venice's overcrowding and climate change were raised.

Despite the protests, the couple donated to Venetian charities and sourced most wedding items locally. They also made a significant donation to a scientific research group working on the Venice lagoon. City officials assured that the celebrations would not disrupt daily life in Venice.

The wedding planners emphasized their efforts to minimize negative impacts on the city and highlighted the couple's support for Venice through charitable donations.