Bezos Marries Longtime Partner Lauren Sánchez in Romantic Italian Wedding

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Marry in Star-Studded Venetian Celebration.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sánchez have officially tied the knot in a lavish wedding ceremony set against the timeless beauty of Venice, Italy. The couple exchanged vows on the picturesque island of San Giorgio Maggiore, with the city’s iconic Doge’s Palace providing a dramatic backdrop across the lagoon.

Sánchez confirmed their marriage with a post on Instagram late Friday, sharing a joyful photo of the newlyweds—she in a custom white lace gown by Dolce & Gabbana, and Bezos in a classic tuxedo.

The wedding was the centerpiece of a grand three-day celebration that transformed Venice into a glittering playground for the rich and famous. Guests, estimated at around 200, arrived by private motorboats, filling the city’s waterways with a cinematic energy.

On Friday evening, festivities included a special musical performance by Matteo Bocelli, son of world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli, whose romantic ballads echoed across the lagoon.

The guest list read like a who’s who of global power and celebrity. According to reports from The New York Times and Vogue, attendees included Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Orlando Bloom, Barry Diller, Usher, Jewel, and former NFL star Tom Brady. Tech luminaries such as Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman were also among those present.

Although former U.S. President Donald Trump was not in attendance, his daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner were seen at the event, alongside Josh Kushner and model Karlie Kloss.

From yachts to private jets, high fashion to global headlines, the Bezos-Sánchez wedding was a blend of old-world elegance and modern-day opulence—a fitting celebration for one of the world’s most high-profile couples.