Enchanting Vows Beneath Venetian Skies: Bezos & Sánchez Tie the Knot in Three-Day Celebration

Luxe magazine Switzerland
Jun 30
2 min read

Updated: Jun 30

Venice, June 2025 Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon and Blue Origin, and media personality Lauren Sánchez married in a lavish, star-studded celebration on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice. The three-day affair, stretching from June 26 to 28, included a candlelit welcome gala, a black-tie ceremony on June 27, and a pajama-themed after-party marking a deeply elegant and thoughtfully curated festivity.

Day 1 – June 26: Welcome Gala & Preparations

The weekend commenced with an intimate candlelit event at the cloisters of Madonna dell’Orto, attended by approximately 200 guests, including Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Queen Rania of Jordan, Bill Gates, the Kardashian–Jenner clan, Tom Brady, Orlando Bloom, Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Gayle King, Ellie Goulding, and more . Charitable at heart, the couple requested donations to Venetian causes in lieu of presents, pledging around €3 million.

Day 2 – June 27: The Ceremony

On June 27, Bezos and Sánchez exchanged vows in a breathtaking ceremony featuring a performance by singer Matteo Bocelli. Sánchez appeared ethereal in a handcrafted Dolce & Gabbana gown inspired by Sophia Loren’s Houseboat look, complete with couture lace and Alta Gioielleria jewelry; Bezos wore a classic black tuxedo.

Though Italian officials clarified that no civil registration occurred in Venice, confirming the legal marriage likely took place earlier in the U.S. supported by a robust prenuptial agreement.

Day 3 – June 28: After‑Party Revelry

The weekend’s finale sparkled with a glamorous pajama-themed soirée. Guests donned designer robes, matching sleeper sets, and bespoke slippers Sánchez wore an Atelier Versace ensemble while live DJs filled the night. Celebrity playlist highlights included Usher and DJ Cassidy.

Cultural Impact & Local Response

The festivities generated substantial economic benefits Venetian officials anticipate nearly €1 billion in global media exposure and economic inflows, with significant bookings in luxury hotels and water taxis . Still, the event stirred backlash: the activist group No Space for Bezos protested over tourism stress and environmental concerns, planning canal disruptions that prompted relocating parts of the celebration to the secluded Venetian Arsenal.

About Lauren Sánchez

Born December 19, 1969, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Lauren Sánchez is an Emmy-winning former news anchor-turned-entrepreneur: pilot, author, media executive, and human rights advocate. She holds a pilot’s license (2016), founded aerial film company Black Ops Aviation, took part in Blue Origin’s first all-female spaceflight in April 2025, and authored the bestselling children’s book The Fly Who Flew to Space. Sánchez also chairs the Bezos Earth Fund and contributes to global environmental and educational initiatives.

Bezos and Sánchez had been together since 2019, engaged in May 2023 aboard his yacht Koru, marked by a $2.5 million pink diamond proposal. Their union represents a shared trajectory of influence, philanthropy, and adventure.

In Summary

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s three-day nuptial celebration in Venice was more than a wedding it was a fusion of love, celebrity culture, and social responsibility. Anchored by exquisite design, high-profile guests, and philanthropic values, the event also sparked urban and environmental discourse making it one of the most emblematic unions of 2025.