Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Depart Venice Hotel After Three-Day Wedding Extravaganza, Bid Farewell to A-List Guests

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Depart Venice After Lavish Wedding Festivities

Newlyweds Jeff Bezos, 61, and Lauren Sanchez, 55, bid farewell to Venice on Sunday following their extravagant three-day wedding celebration. The couple, who tied the knot in a ceremony dubbed the “wedding of the century,” waved from a boat as they departed the Aman Venice hotel. Sanchez dazzled in a sleeveless white dress paired with a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, while Bezos opted for a casual navy t-shirt. Their next stop? A secret honeymoon location, though details remain under wraps.

[Image: Bezos and Sanchez waving from a boat, captioned: The couple departs Venice after their wedding festivities.]

A Star-Studded Affair
The $20 million celebration began Thursday with pre-wedding parties, followed by a Friday ceremony on Venice’s San Giorgio Maggiore island. Nearly 200 VIPs attended, including Kris Jenner, Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Ivanka Trump. The event featured a strict no-phone policy, with Sanchez sharing the only official photos via Instagram. Her custom Dolce & Gabbana gown, inspired by Sophia Loren’s Houseboat wedding dress, included “something borrowed” earrings and a “something blue” token from her Blue Origin spaceflight.

[Image: Lauren Sanchez in her wedding dress, captioned: Sanchez’s gown paid homage to Sophia Loren’s classic style.]

Celebrity Departures
Guests began leaving Venice on Sunday, with Kylie Jenner and daughter Stormi spotted boarding a water taxi. Kendall Jenner, Orlando Bloom, and DiCaprio followed, the latter hiding under a hoodie. Kris Jenner and Oprah exited arm-in-arm, while Bill Gates and girlfriend Paula Hurd kept it low-key in matching black outfits. Notably, Bloom, recently single after splitting from Katy Perry, mingled with DiCaprio’s model girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti.

[Image: Kylie and Kendall Jenner departing, captioned: The Jenner sisters made a stylish exit from the festivities.]

Controversy and Extravagance
Despite the glamour, 700 protesters gathered in Venice, criticizing Bezos’ wealth with signs like “Ordered, Shipped, Delivered, Rejected.” The couple, however, appeared unfazed. Sources revealed they’d legally married in the U.S. months prior, complete with a prenup safeguarding Bezos’ $244 billion fortune. The Venice event served as a symbolic celebration, featuring a gospel choir, opera performances, and Whitney Houston’s Higher Love during the reception.

[Image: Protesters with inflatable crocodiles, captioned: Demonstrators criticized Bezos’ influence during the wedding.]

Wedding Highlights
Sanchez’s 35-carat diamond ring and Bezos’ understated band contrasted their opulent lifestyle. The Amazon founder proposed in 2023 aboard his $500 million yacht. Matteo Bocelli (son of Andrea Bocelli) performed Elvis Presley’s Can’t Help Falling in Love, while guests enjoyed a waterfront rave on the final night.

[Image: Evening reception with fireworks, captioned: The wedding included a star-studded rave and live performances.]

As Venice returns to normal, Bezos and Sanchez embark on their honeymoon, capping off a milestone event that blended romance, luxury, and A-list glamour.

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