Newlyweds Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez wave at tourists in Venice during boat ride
CNN's Melissa Bell reports from Venice, Italy, following newlyweds Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez as they wave at spectators during their boat ride through the city.
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