Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's lavish Italian wedding venue revealed: Here's what we know
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancee
Lauren Sanchez
are set to tie the knot this month in Venice, Italy. Now a new online report suggests that the couple has finalised the venue for their wedding. As reported by Daily Mail, Bezos and Sanchez has booked the
Scuola Grande della Misericordia
, an 800-year-old Renaissance landmark, as part of their extravagant wedding celebrations. The multi-day affair, expected to take place from June 24 to 26, 2025, is poised to be one of the most high-profile events of the year.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Wedding venue
As mentioned above the couple is likely to host their guests at Scuola Grande della Misericordia. Built in 1310, the historical building was originally one of Venice's Seven Scuole Grandi, a site reserved for city's elite. The venue consists of grand frescoes by Renaissance masters such as Tintoretto, Veronese, and Pellegrini, making it one of the most opulent locations in the city. The building, which has been repurposed for exhibitions and events, can accommodate up to 1,000 guests.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Wedding guests list
The wedding, scheduled for the weekend of June 24, is expected to host Hollywood stars, business moguls, and political figures. Among the rumored guests are Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, and Eva Longoria.
Given the scale of the event, Venice officials have assured that the wedding will cause 'no abnormal disruption' to the city's daily operations. Reports had suggested that Bezos and Sanchez had booked all water taxis in Venice, but the city's mayor has denied these claims.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding 'under threat
Venetians are furious over the scale of the wedding, which has led to Jeff Bezos reserving five opulent hotels and every water taxi in the city, per a Daily Mail report. Enhanced security measures, including a heavy police presence, closed streets, and restricted airspace, are expected to accommodate an A-list guest list of celebrities, politicians, and business tycoons. The disruptions coincide with Venice's busiest travel period, exacerbating tensions in a city already strained by mass tourism.
Local activist group Laboratorio Occupato Morion, which describes itself as an "anti-fascist, anti-capitalist, anti-racist, and trans-feminist political space," is leading the charge against the event. The group has planned a protest for this Friday near St. Mark's Square, with a larger demonstration scheduled for the wedding day. Their rallying cry, 'No space for Bezos, No space for oligarchs!' is emblazoned on flyers featuring Bezos' head atop a rocket, accusing him of treating Venice as a personal playground.
'Jeff Bezos believes he can purchase the entire city,' the group's flyer declares. 'Those who live in Venice on a daily basis are left with discomfort, exclusion, and precariousness.'
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