DJ Cassidy to spin tunes at jeff bezos and lauren sánchez's venice wedding celebration
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are set to celebrate their nuptials in Venice, Italy, with a grand celebration on Saturday night.
While the couple's wedding ceremony is taking place on Friday, the highlight of the weekend will be the party, which will feature a performance by DJ Cassidy, a celebrity favorite known for his high-profile appearances. Cassidy, who played at Beyoncé and Jay-Z's 2008 wedding, has also spun tunes at events like Elton John's Oscar party, both of President Barack Obama's inaugurations, and the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
The party will be held in the historic Arsenale area, with a star-studded guest list that includes Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Tom Brady, Bill Gates, Diane Von Furstenberg, Kim Kardashian, and Kris Jenner, among others. Cassidy's past gigs also include performances for Naomi Campbell, President Joe Biden, and Jennifer Lopez, further solidifying his status as one of the most sought-after DJs in the industry. His 'Pass the Mic Live' tour was even turned into a special for BET.
Speculation about other possible performers includes Sir Elton John and Lady Gaga, with rumors circulating that they might take the stage at one of the couple's events over the course of the three-day celebration.
On Friday, the couple's wedding ceremony will take place on San Giorgio Maggiore island, featuring a performance by Matteo Bocelli, the son of renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. Guests for the event have been kept in the dark about the precise locations, with sources confirming they were only given the event times, not details.
Earlier, Bezos and Sánchez hosted a welcome party at Madonna dell'Orto church, which was abruptly cut short due to a thunderstorm. Despite the rain, the event was attended by VIP guests including Orlando Bloom, Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner, and Ivanka Trump.
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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are set to celebrate their nuptials in Venice, Italy, with a grand celebration on Saturday night. While the couple's wedding ceremony is taking place on Friday, the highlight of the weekend will be the party, which will feature a performance by DJ Cassidy, a celebrity favorite known for his high-profile appearances. Cassidy, who played at Beyoncé and Jay-Z's 2008 wedding, has also spun tunes at events like Elton John's Oscar party, both of President Barack Obama's inaugurations, and the 2024 Democratic National Convention. The party will be held in the historic Arsenale area, with a star-studded guest list that includes Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Tom Brady, Bill Gates, Diane Von Furstenberg, Kim Kardashian, and Kris Jenner, among others. Cassidy's past gigs also include performances for Naomi Campbell, President Joe Biden, and Jennifer Lopez, further solidifying his status as one of the most sought-after DJs in the industry. His 'Pass the Mic Live' tour was even turned into a special for BET. Speculation about other possible performers includes Sir Elton John and Lady Gaga, with rumors circulating that they might take the stage at one of the couple's events over the course of the three-day celebration. On Friday, the couple's wedding ceremony will take place on San Giorgio Maggiore island, featuring a performance by Matteo Bocelli, the son of renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. Guests for the event have been kept in the dark about the precise locations, with sources confirming they were only given the event times, not details. Earlier, Bezos and Sánchez hosted a welcome party at Madonna dell'Orto church, which was abruptly cut short due to a thunderstorm. Despite the rain, the event was attended by VIP guests including Orlando Bloom, Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner, and Ivanka Trump.
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