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Daily Mail
an hour ago
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- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's explosive row over 'cringeworthy' space flight... as Lauren Sanchez's wedding escalates tensions
Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry 's relationship imploded after the singer made her embarrassing journey into space — and now the embattled couple is sparring over who will attend the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez. The pair were already on the rocks when Perry made the widely-derided 11-minute trip to space in April. The Blue Origin flight, led by Sánchez, quickly became a PR disaster. Perry, in particular, became the internet's punching bag for her eccentric actions, hogging the camera while holding up a daisy - a nod to her daughter - in zero gravity, before bizarrely dropping to her knees and kissing the ground on touchdown. But she received little to no support from Bloom who blasted the 'embarrassing' debacle during an explosive row. 'He told her the whole thing looked ridiculous,' a source in Perry's camp told the Daily Mail. 'He said it was cringeworthy. Embarrassing. This was in the middle of a fight, and it hurt her feelings.' 'Of course she was hurt,' the source continued. 'Imagine going to space — motherf****** space — and your partner isn't impressed. She hoped he'd be more supportive.' Far from resolving their issues, tensions heightened as talk turned to who was going to attend Bezos and Sánchez's upcoming nuptials. The three-day celebration will reportedly kick off on June 24 in Venice, Italy. Bloom, 48, is on the guest list, but Perry, 40, will not be present at the celebrations, according to TMZ. 'She does have prior commitments, but it goes deeper than that,' our insider said, noting that the singer will still be on tour in Australia, which she first announced months before the wedding date and location were unveiled. 'Katy feels like they're really her friends more than his, and yet he's the one going to the wedding' they continued. 'And he's insistent that he goes, which annoys her because he's not particular close to either of them. She feels like it's a 'f*** you' to her from him.' What really stings is his apparent hypocrisy. 'He complains about her going to space, and then wants to go to the wedding of the people who made it possible for her to do this in the first place,' our insider said. 'That's difficult for her to accept. They're already spiraling and now the wedding is another thing that they have to fight about.' Their rocky patch comes at a time of professional turmoil for Perry, who has become the subject of hundreds of insulting internet memes. Earlier this month People claimed Katy's poorly-performing album 143 has caused 'tension' in her relationship with her fiancé. The singer's seventh studio album, 143, was released in September 2024, and received a largely negative response from fans as well as critics, who claimed the record sounds 'generated through AI.' While the album was meant to be empowering to women, critics slammed it as being reductive. Additionally, Perry shared snaps of a topless Bloom and talked freely about the couple's sex life, despite previous agreements to keep their personal life private, with sources at the time telling the Daily Mail that she was leveraging their romance amid the backlash. Her Lifetimes world tour has struggled to shift tickets in some countries, and clips of her futuristic stage show have been posted on Tiktok and Instagram hundreds of times, sparking millions of critical comments and jokes about the singer. A second source close to the couple told the Daily Mail that Bloom is annoyed that Perry is not listening to his advice. 'Katy has not been the same person for over a year now and Orlando has had enough,' they said. 'He advised her against this album. She did it. He advised her against space. She did it. He advised her against this tour and she did it.' 'From where Orlando stands, all he ever wanted was for Katy to be herself,' the source continued. 'He fell in love with her and who she is inside but this past year, he believes, has brought out the worst in her.' Perry and Bloom first met in January 2016. They had a brief breakup in 2017, but later reconciled by March 2018. The pair got engaged on Valentine's Day in 2019 and welcomed their daughter Daisy Dove in August 2020. They were reportedly set to marry in Japan in summer 2020 but were forced to postpone due to the coronavirus pandemic. It is unclear if the couple will survive this rough patch, but Bloom feels that Perry needs to center herself on the things that are important. 'He wants her to be happy and he wants her to be authentic,' the insider continued. 'He just wants her to stop and enjoy the life that she has built.'
Telegraph
2 hours ago
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- Telegraph
Lauren Sánchez's wedding gown won't be understated. But who will design it?
Those for whom the hourly news cycle is enraging and overwhelming – all of us – will at least find some sort of distraction in the forthcoming nuptials of the world's richest man and the cat who got the cream. While the world goes to hell in a handcart, Lauren Sánchez is marrying Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in a three-day extravaganza rumoured to be costing upwards of £7 million. Set to take place in Venice between June 24 and 26 (we're guessing the couple aren't Glastonbury fans, then), the wedding itself is expected to occur in an open-air theatre before guests move onto Bezos's £370 million mega-yacht, Koru. Alas, said vessel will be unable to glide 'grammably under the Bridge of Sighs due to its almighty heft, but even Bezos can't buy everything. Although he can buy suites. Guests will be put up at one of five hotels including the Aman Venice and the Gritti Palace, generating an accommodation bill in the region of $500,000. After the space trip backlash, the lovebirds are said to want to be 'less Marie Antoinette', resulting in an 'intimate' guest list of under 200 people. But oh, what people they are. Donald Trump will be there, apparently, for why wouldn't the president of the United States jet off to Venice simply because the world is at war? Also in attendance: Kim Kardashian, Kris 'babyface' Jenner, Leonardo DiCaprio (Kris had better watch out), Eva Longoria and everyone's favourite ground-kissing pop chanteuse, Katy Perry. While rumours abound about the entertainment – Elton John and Lady Gaga have allegedly been ruled out – no detail is more keenly anticipated than that of the dress. Pronuptia, it won't be. Low-cut, figure-hugging and fiendishly expensive is more likely to be the vibe. Sánchez doesn't do understated. This is a woman who rocked up at the president's inauguration ceremony in a white trouser suit unbuttoned to reveal a white bra. It's hard to capture the essence of Sánchez's unique sense of style using words alone. So I asked Chat GPT. 'Lauren Sánchez's style is a confident mix of high-glam, sultry elegance and bold personal expression,' it quoth. So there you have it. As for which feted designer the journalist, entrepreneur and astronaut will choose, there's no shortage of runners. When money is no object, it all comes down to personal taste. Thankfully, Sánchez has no shortage of female friends from whom to take advice. 'Forever starts with friendship, surrounded by the women who've lifted me up, illuminated my path in dark times, and shaped my heart along the way,' she recently posted on Instagram to her 926,000 followers. But don't expect American Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour to be involved. She's been too busy tending to the needs of her friend Huma Abedin, who married Alex Soros in the Hamptons last weekend. Here are some contenders. Maybe she'll wear all of them. You wouldn't bet against it. The favourite: Dolce & Gabbana View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kitty Spencer (@ If multiple sources are to be believed, all bets are off. 'The wedding gown is being made by a designer who has a longtime relationship with Lauren,' one perfectly placed source recently revealed to Page Six. Since Sánchez has often worn designs by the Italian label Dolce & Gabbana, it's certainly tempting to put two and two together, and make five. But let's do the math, as Bezos would say. At the risk of seeming pedantic – a prerequisite when sleuthing – this 'source' said 'a designer': there are two designers helming D&G. Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have dressed a wide variety of brides, including Kourtney Kardashian and Lady Kitty Spencer, whose 2021 Rome wedding saw her wearing a Victorian-inspired lace gown that showcased the duo's traditional, understated leanings. We doubt that will be the brief for Venice. The classic: Oscar de la Renta When you've spent 11 minutes of your life being hurtled into space, no-one would forgive you for eschewing thrills and embracing the predictable. Which is why it's highly feasible that Sánchez might plump for Oscar de la Renta on her big day. Helmed by Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia, the storied New York-based label is one of Sánchez's most frequent choices for high profile events: she wore a 'shattered glass' gown to the 2024 Met Gala, as well as a floral crop top and matching skirt to lunch at her bachelorette weekend in Paris. De la Renta has always been synonymous with classic, upscale American chic, dressing first ladies and socialites alike, including Jacqueline Onassis, Nancy Reagan and Princess Diana. That he's dressed brides Amal Clooney and Lizzy Schaffer, daughter-in-law of Anna Wintour, signals his impeccable credentials. The outsider: Sarah Burton for Givenchy Couture She may be a journalist by trade, but in her own mind it seems, Sánchez is a princess. Now that she's marrying into tech royalty, it's not entirely improbable that she would choose Sarah Burton to create her gown. As creative director of Alexander McQueen, Burton designed one of the most famous wedding dresses of the 21st century, given that an estimated 162 million people watched Kate Middleton marry Prince William in Westminster Abbey in 2011. With Burton newly installed as creative director of Givenchy, and still to reveal her first couture collection for the house, Sánchez might relish the 'scoop' of wearing a Givenchy Couture wedding gown, although Abedin was the first bride to be awarded that privilege last weekend, courtesy of Wintour. The stayer: Vera Wang For some A-listers, there is only one choice: Vera Wang, the former figure-skater and Vogue staffer who has been making brides look beautiful since 1990. Arguably the most famous luxury designer in the bridal market (she's frequently referenced in Sex and the City), Wang, 75, has created wedding gowns for Victoria Beckham, Kim Kardashian, Hailey Bieber, Mariah Carey, Ivanka Trump and Ariana Grande, to name a few. While she can't guarantee their marriages will last, she can certainly guarantee her brides will be as chic as their own personal taste will allow. The longshot: Galia Lahav Her wardrobe might be groaning with high-end household names such as Dolce, Valentino and de la Renta, but Sánchez also likes to flex her fashion muscles by occasionally wearing lesser-known names. For her Paris bachelorette, her first look, a plunging white corset top and skirt with lace-up sides (note to bride: you have already pulled the world's richest man – you can afford to dial it down a notch) was by the Romanian brand Murmur, who no doubt appreciated the publicity. While Murmur doesn't do a bridal range, another Sánchez favourite, Galia Lahav, does. She may not be a household name, but Lahav more than 30 years of experience. Born into a family of Russian seamstresses, her gowns are renowned for their delicate embroidery and fine beading, and are sold in the UK via Browns Bride. Will Sánchez surprise everyone by following in the footsteps of Beyoncé, Paris Hilton and Simone Biles by choosing Lahav? It's all to play for. The non-runner: Jonathan Anderson for Dior He was only appointed as creative director of Dior menswear in April, and had a mere two months to design his inaugural collection (due to be unveiled in Paris on June 27). Having also recently been announced as Dior's first sole creative director since its namesake, it's fair to say that Jonathan Anderson has his work cut out. Even though Sánchez frequently wears Dior, on this basis alone, there is surely no way that he could add another task to his already busy diary. Given that the industry is already fretting about 'burnout' on account of Anderson's onerous 18 collections a year, we're ruling him out.
Fox News
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Sebastian Maniscalco roasts Jeff Bezos' transformation from 'complete nerd' to 'shredded'
Sebastian Maniscalco has jokes for days. During a stand-up routine at Cannes Lions 2025, the 51-year-old comedian poked fun at Jeff Bezos' "shredded" physique ahead of the Amazon founder's wedding to fiancée Lauren Sánchez. "I see [Jeff] Bezos when he came out about 30 years ago. This guy was a nerd, a complete nerd," Maniscalco told the crowd - which included stars such as Patrick Schwarzenegger, Paris Hilton, "Queer Eye" star Antoni Porowski and Ludacris - per Page Six. Maniscalco went on to praise Bezos, dubbing him a "genius." "You see what this guy looks like [now]? That's beautiful. That's gorgeous. That's 400 billion bucks… shredded on his yacht in the Mediterranean," he added. "You ever get a huge [Amazon] box like, 'Oh, my God, what did we order?' It's coming in this big box. I opened it up. One dental floss at the bottom of the box with air bags. This Bezos is a genius." Last month, Bezos and Sánchez packed on the PDA while soaking up the sun ahead of their wedding later this month. In photos obtained by Fox News Digital, the 61-year-old Amazon founder was spotted getting handsy with the 55-year-old former entertainment journalist as the couple spent a day at sea with friends on Bezos' $500 million sailing yacht, which was anchored off the coast of Cannes, France. Bezos was seen playfully smacking and patting his bride-to-be on her backside while she tanned on a lounge chair next to a friend who smiled at the couple. Sánchez showed off her toned figure in a leopard-print thong string bikini and a straw bucket hat while Bezos wore a navy blue T-shirt with blue and white patterned swim trunks. In several photos, Bezos was seen kneeling on Sánchez's lounge chair as he bent over to kiss and cuddle her. In other snaps, the billionaire was spotted rubbing Sánchez's arms and nuzzling her neck. Sánchez was photographed sitting up on her knees as she raised her fist in the air and bent over to grab her hat from a nearby table. The pair were later spotted side by side as they enjoyed lunch with their friends at a table on one of the yacht's decks. According to Architectural Digest, Bezos first commissioned his yacht, which he named Koru, in 2018, and it was delivered to the Blue Origin founder in 2023. At 417 feet long, Koru is the largest sailing yacht in the world, according to the outlet. It may be the most extravagant wedding of the year, but not everyone is looking forward to the Bezos and Sanchez's upcoming nuptials in Venice, Italy. Last week, Venetians gathered together to protest the couple's upcoming wedding festivities over fears of disruptions in a city that is already impacted by mass tourism. Though most of the details surrounding the wedding are unknown, one Venice citizen said, "we have our moles," per The New York Times. Federica Toninello, a protest organizer, said that one of the venues could be The Misericordia, a famed event hall. The Bezos-Sánchez wedding is reportedly being held later this month. There is expected to be a star-studded guest list, with friends of the couple making appearances. Leonardo DiCaprio, Orlando Bloom, Ivanka Trump and Oprah Winfrey are said to be attending, per Page Six. Bezos and Sánchez reportedly met in the mid-2010s but didn't go public with their relationship until 2019 – once Sanchez separated from her then-husband, Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell, and Bezos divorced Mackenzie Scott. Bezos proposed to Sánchez while aboard his $500 million yacht, Koru, in May 2023, she told Vogue in November of that year. W Magazine reported that Sanchez's 30-carat engagement ring is estimated to be worth between $3 million and $5 million. The outlet reported that Sanchez had two engagement parties, one in Beverly Hills and another in Positano, Italy.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's wedding: Check out the venue, date, guest list, and much more
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's wedding: In a dazzling celebration that blended romance, luxury, and international attention, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez have once again captured the spotlight. The high-profile couple's wedding has become one of the most talked-about events in recent times, drawing reactions from fans, fashion watchers, and celebrity insiders alike. As one of the world's most powerful business magnates and a prominent media personality, their union has sparked global curiosity—not just for who they are but also for how they choose to celebrate their relationship. With social buzz and media coverage skyrocketing, their wedding is being viewed as more than a personal milestone—it's a cultural moment. Here's everything to know about the couple, the glamour, and the conversations surrounding their big day. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's wedding date It is believed that the wedding will occur sometime in late June, even though the pair has not yet finalized the exact date. The majority of the wedding details have been kept secret by the couple, who were engaged in May 2023 while on vacation in Europe. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's wedding venue Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez will wed in Venice, Italy, contrary to prior claims that their wedding will be held in Aspen, Colorado. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's wedding guest list The majority of the 200 invitees stated above have not yet been identified. However, according to reports by Vogues, the list is probably going to include Sánchez's close pals Katy Perry, Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, and Eva Longoria. Additionally, celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Bill Gates, and Queen Rania of Jordan were present at their engagement party, suggesting that they were guests. Why are the people of Venice against the Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's wedding? The extravagant wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, scheduled for late June on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, has drawn strong opposition from Venetians. Protesters have raised banners condemning the event as representative of the city's transition into a playground for billionaires, highlighting worries about overtourism. To protest the wedding, activist organisations have organised canal blockades and public protests, as well as emblazoned the phrase "No Space for Bezos" on notable monuments, such as the Rialto Bridge and the bell tower of the Basilica. The wedding honours Venice by hiring local merchants and creating economic benefits, according to Mayor Luigi Brungaro and regional authorities. Previous high-profile weddings and the city's expertise in hosting G7 summits are offered as proof of dependable logistics and little disturbance. To demonstrate respect for local heritage and promote traditional industries, the organisers are highlighting Venetian craftsmanship by sourcing approximately 80% of their materials locally, including Murano glass and pastries from Rosa Salva. Protests in Venice reflect broader European dissatisfaction with mass tourism, which drives up housing costs, places a burden on local services, and prioritizes visitor experiences over local needs, as seen in places like Barcelona and Lisbon. Supporters believe that these lavish events highlight the legacy of Venetian artists and generate revenue, while critics claim they further marginalize locals. Venice faces a crucial challenge as the wedding approaches: can it strike a balance between preserving its sustainable community and hosting an international spectacle? For the latest and more interesting tech news, keep reading Indiatimes Tech.
Telegraph
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Inside Jeff Bezos's ‘wedding of the century'
It has been dubbed 'the wedding of the century' – and now fresh details have emerged of Jeff Bezos's impending nuptials in Venice. The world's third richest man is to marry his fiancée, the author and television journalist Lauren Sánchez, next week amid the canals, bridges and church spires of La Serenissima – as Venice was known during its 1,000-year history as a republic. But there is nothing very serene about the lead-up to the wedding, with activists threatening to leap into canals to block the water taxis expected to ferry the couple and their entourage between wedding venues. Protesters say that hosting the wedding is emblematic of how Venice has sold its soul to tourism at the expense of locals, who face acute housing shortages, a sky-high cost of living, the closure of basic services and the replacement of local businesses by trinket shops and trattorias. As protest groups prepare to give the happy couple a distinctly frosty welcome, details of the wedding have begun to emerge, from where guests such as Lady Gaga will be staying to where the billionaire's two private yachts will be moored. Mr Bezos, 61, is expected to arrive in the lagoon next week aboard his 417ft yacht the Koru. The largest sailing yacht in the world, it boasts three tall masts and cost $500 million (£372 million) to construct. It is currently anchored near an idyllic island off the coast of Croatia. But that's not all. The Koru will be accompanied by a support ship – an equally huge vessel called the Abeona. It is equipped with a helicopter pad – a requirement that is de rigueur for Ms Sánchez, who is a qualified helicopter pilot. The vessel may help transport the 27 outfit changes that the bride will reportedly go through, with gowns designed by the likes of Oscar de la Renta and Dolce & Gabbana. There will be another seven vessels of various kinds to provide transport for guests, who are expected to include the British actor Orlando Bloom and his long-time fiancée Katy Perry, Mick Jagger, Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Oprah Winfrey, Eva Longoria and Leonardo DiCaprio. Mr Bezos's fellow tech titans Bill Gates, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are also expected at the multi-million dollar shindig. As befits a man worth $230 billion, Mr Bezos has booked the most luxurious suites in Venice's finest hotels for his guests. They include the Aman, a five-star hotel on the banks of the Grand Canal that boasts private gardens and Rococo works of art, as well as the equally swanky Gritti Palace, the Danieli, the Marriott and the St Regis – where Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner will reportedly stay. Her father Donald Trump may even reportedly make an appearance at the wedding. A short distance away from the Grand Canal is the Belmond Cipriani on the island of Giudecca, which is expected to host Lady Gaga, who is rumoured to perform for the newlyweds. Wedding celebrations and cocktail receptions will reportedly be held in Palazzo Pisani Moretta, a historic building in the heart of Venice, as well as the Scuola Grande della Misericordia, a Renaissance building, and the Hotel Excelsior on the Lido, the slender island that separates the Venetian lagoon from the Adriatic. The wedding is likely to cost around $16 million (£11,889,016), according to one detailed breakdown. The sum includes up to $1 million (£743,000) for flowers and the decoration of the various venues, up to $3 million (£2,229,190) for wedding planners, $2 million (£1,486,127) for the hire of the venues, $1 million for the catering and $1.5 million (£1,114,595) for the bride's dresses. There will also be mooring fees for Mr Bezos's superyachts and the cost of providing lavish gifts for the guests, who include Hollywood celebrities and members of the Trump clan. Luxury hotel suites will make up around $2 million of the overall cost, according to Manuela Pivato, the founder of an online publication called MyFairVenice. She told D Donna, an Italian women's magazine: 'A suite at the Hotel Cipriani costs about 14,000 euros a night and the hotel recently restored 13 of its top suites.' Hair and makeup, not just for the bride but for her guests, will also cost a bomb. Ms Pivato added: 'For George Clooney's wedding, 50 hairdressers came from Rome. We can estimate a cost of around 500,000 euros.' The two possible wedding venues – the Fondazione Cini on the island of San Giorgio and the Scuola Grande della Misericordia in Venice itself – are both large, meaning that they will need a wealth of flower arrangements and other decorations. Ms Pivato said the overall bill for three different locations could easily reach $1 million. Between 35 and 50 sleek wooden water taxis have been hired out for the event. Mario Gasparini, a water taxi operator, told La Repubblica newspaper: 'The exact routes are being kept a secret. We will only discover who our passengers are and where we are taking them the day before the wedding service.' The lavish affair is expected to bring revenue to the city, with water taxi operators earning about 15,000 euros (£12,800) each over five days. Mr Gasparini says the event should be embraced, adding: 'Most Venetians are not protesting – it is just the usual 150 communist extremists who are opposed to everything.' The wedding ceremony itself may be held in a complex of historic buildings known as the Fondazione Cini on the island of San Giorgio, opposite St Mark's Square. Fireworks will light up the sky as the couple say their vows and exchange rings. Last week, activists climbed to the top of the bell tower on the island, let off coloured smoke bombs and unfurled a giant banner with a large red cross scrawled across the word 'Bezos'. They hung a similar banner from the Rialto Bridge. The protesters were from an umbrella group called No Space for Bezos, a slogan that plays on the billionaire's ownership of Blue Origin, the space rocket venture. In a statement, campaigners said: 'Venice is not for sale, it is not for rent, it should not be the backdrop for the wedding of one of the world's richest men. 'As Venetians, we are ready to defend the dignity of our city. Those who expect Venice to be docile and subservient, happy to gather the crumbs that fall from the king's table, will be disappointed. What we did today is just a taste of what is to come.' The protesters have threatened to hurl themselves into canals to impede the arrival of Mr Bezos and his bride-to-be at their wedding ceremony. Tommaso Cacciari, an activist from No Space for Bezos, said: 'To block their arrival peacefully, we will jump into the canals that surround the venue, and we will also block the alleyways that lead to it. 'Bezos is not just any VIP – he is a multi-billionaire who supports the world view of Trump.' He added that by choosing the World Heritage city as his wedding venue, the Amazon founder was 'confusing Venice with Las Vegas'. While the activists have commanded plenty of attention, they have been sharply criticised by other Venetians, who say the city should be honoured to host such a high-profile wedding. Simone Venturini, Venice's councillor in charge of tourism, said: 'I struggle to understand how a private event like this, which won't cause any kind of stress to the city, can be considered detrimental. 'Each year Venice hosts hundreds of events, of every type. Is it Venice's fault that it is the most beautiful city in the world? We should all be proud that the wedding of Jeff Bezos will be held in our lagoon.' He said the protests and banners had been organised by 'the usual' Left-wing activists who have campaigned in the past against giant cruise ships, mass tourism and the entrance fee for day trippers which was imposed last year. He also asked whether the spray canisters that the activists had used to create their banners 'were bought on Amazon'. The governor of Veneto, the region that includes Venice, also criticised the protests. Luca Zaia said that the banners strung from the bell tower on San Giorgio island and the Rialto Bridge sent an 'unacceptable' message to the world. Mr Zaia told Corriere della Sera newspaper: 'The history of La Serenissima is cosmopolitan, a story of openness. We have warehouses that were built by Germans, by Turks, we have the oldest Jewish ghetto in the world. Our cuisine is influenced by spices that came from other parts of the world. Our history has never been about forbidding entry to anyone.' The governor, a heavyweight in the conservative League party, said only around 200 guests have been invited to the wedding – a number that Venice can easily handle given that, during the busiest periods of the year, 150,000 tourists descend on the place each day. He added: 'What message are we sending? That Venice is not a welcoming city? That we are going to start squirting tourists with water pistols? Tourism is Venice's main business, it's worth 18 billion euros a year and we all benefit from it, even people who don't work in the sector.' The Bezos wedding will pump between 20 and 30 million euros into Venice's economy, Mr Zaia said. He conceded that there was a need for tourist numbers to be better managed as tourist hordes overwhelm an ever-dwindling population of residents. The city's population has dropped from 175,000 in 1950 to around 48,000. The governor said Venice had managed to host celebrity weddings in the past without much disruption, including that of George Clooney and British-Lebanese human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin in 2014. Unlike the impending Bezos wedding, the Clooney nuptials attracted barely a whiff of dissent among Venetians.
