Inside Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos' final wedding celebration as Oprah and Kendall Jenner lead arrivals
Oprah Winfrey, Kendall Jenner and Vittoria Ceretti were among those first to arrive for the final night of Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos ' wedding celebrations.
Tonight is set to be the last official event of the multi-day extravaganza in Venice, Italy, that saw the couple tie the knot in front of nearly 200 VIPs on San Maggiore island on Friday.
This evening, stars have been making their way to the Arsenale for the grand finale.
The Arsenale is located in Venice's Castello district and was reportedly chosen last-minute due to growing protests surrounding the ultra-wealthy nuptials.
The venue's remote layout makes it more difficult for both protestors and press to access - an intentional pivot from the high-visibility locations of previous events.
Lauren herself has already emerged for the evening in a stunning pink embellished bandeau gown that enhanced her ample assets.
The blushing bride, 55, shared a kiss with her new husband, 61, before waving to fans from a balcony.
As the stars continue to file in thick and fast to finish the weekend off with a bang, FEMAIL has shared all the latest looks below.
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Salt cod and tiramisu on the menu as Jeff Bezos closes wedding in pyjamas
Jeff Bezos and his new bride, Lauren Sanchez Bezos, threw a pyjama party for their 250 celebrity guests in Venice on Saturday night as they rounded off three days of lavish wedding celebrations. The Amazon founder, whose $237 billion (£173 billion) fortune makes him the third richest person in the world, hosted a grand gala dinner that featured specialities from the Veneto region including baccala, or salt cod, and tiramisu. Music was provided by Usher, the R&B superstar, and DJ Cassidy, whose high-profile performances in the past include Barack Obama's 50th birthday and the wedding of Beyoncé and Jay-Z. There had been reports that Lady Gaga would perform with Sir Elton John, but ultimately neither showed up. Some female guests wore lingerie while the men wore pyjamas. The British actor Orlando Bloom wore black and white polka dot pyjamas over a black t-shirt. True to style, Kim Kardashian opted for a risqué look, wearing underwear, a tight corset and thigh-high stockings. Leonardo DiCaprio's Italian girlfriend, 27-year-old model Vittoria Ceretti, wore a transparent dress by Dolce & Gabbana and was photographed leaving the Gritti Palace Hotel. It was the same dress worn by Gisele Bundchen, DiCaprio's ex-girlfriend, in 2003. Di Caprio also embraced the theme, wearing what appeared to be silk pyjamas and a blazer. The pyjama party later segued into a Carnevale-themed party featuring decorated masks and elaborate ball gowns, according to Italian media reports. The event took place in the Arsenal, the historic shipyards where Venetians constructed timber merchant vessels and war ships as the city established trading outposts throughout the Adriatic and the eastern Mediterranean. The location was reportedly decorated with art installations, atmospheric lighting and tens of thousands of flowers, with the newly married couple stepped off their water taxi onto a floating platform. For the final party, Lauren Sanchez Bezos, as she now calls herself, wore a Versace gown designed by Donatella Versace herself. Just as the party was starting, around 500 protesters staged a noisy march through the streets of Venice, denouncing the extravagance of the wedding festivities and criticising Mr Bezos' political support for Donald Trump. Under the slogan No Space for Bezos, they set off coloured smoke flares and played loud music as they walked from Venice's railway station to the famed Rialto Bridge, which spans the Grand Canal not far from the Aman Hotel, where the wedding couple and many of their guests were staying. They carried placards that read 'Eat the Rich' and 'With the Money Spent on this Wedding You Could Rebuild Gaza.' One banner claimed that the popularity of Amazon had led to the closure of 118,000 shops in Italy. They said that the wedding, estimated to have cost up to $50 million, was emblematic of Venice's subjugation to tourism and its slow descent into becoming a sort of heritage Disneyland with an ever-shrinking population. While the activists said that Mr Bezos was not welcome, many Venetians disagreed. Hoteliers, restaurant owners and gondoliers were among those insisting that the event had brought huge economic benefit to the World Heritage city. 'It was a big success for Venice, which should continue to host events of this calibre,' said Antonio Onorato, a member of the Association of Venetian Hoteliers. The three-day celebrations, attended by Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey and Queen Rania of Jordan, 'brought huge visibility to Venice,' he said. 'The hope is that the presence of Bezos will encourage others of the same calibre to come to the city.'
Daily Mail
an hour ago
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Chloe Green's VERY chequered love life: Heiress dated bad boys, a gay reality star, JLo's ex and the 'hot felon'...before vanishing from view with her yacht mogul husband
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The hunk, who was dubbed the ' Hot Felon ' thanks to his now-viral mugshot after his arrest on weapon charges, was a controversial choice for big-money heiress Chloe, but regardless they went onto date for two years, and have a son together. While Chloe and Jeremy's relationship came to a turbulent end, she didn't say single for long, as she began dating Italian businessman Manuele Thiella. And following the news they were expecting a daughter, they tied the knot in 2022 with just 15 guests present. Since then, Chloe has retreated from the limelight, with her family's last public appearance together being around a year ago. Time will tell if Chloe has really found her forever partner, but there's no doubt she's had a few rogue romances en route to finding her Prince Charming... Spencer Matthews When Chloe first joined the cast of Made In Chelsea in 2011, rumours swirled that she was being courted by the show's then-bad boy Spencer Matthews. 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He then broke up with Ellis, revealing to her and friends that he was in fact bisexual and wanted to explore the dating scene. Near the end of the first season, Ollie embarked on a date with a handsome bachelor but in season two he introduced Chloe as his girlfriend. 'I wanted to do something that I initiated myself, and as I am already friendly with lots of the cast from Series One, it seemed like a good idea for me to be part of the Second Series of Made in Chelsea,' Chloe said of joining the show. Sir Philip was said to approve of the match and Ollie was introduced to Chloe's mother Lady Tina, who was pictured joining the couple at a party at London's Playboy Club in August 2011. But the couple split just months after their romance began, claiming that they could not sustain their relationship in the public eye. It was Chloe who first shared the news, saying: 'We have split. It was nothing to do with Ollie being bisexual; I was fine with it and so was Dad. He met Ollie and thought he was a really nice guy. 'The problem was the pressure of conducting a relationship under a magnifying glass. It was just too intense and I think we both knew it wasn't working. 'It got to the point where we were arguing so much it wasn't fun any more so we mutually decided to end it. Ollie's great and we're still good friends but there's a huge amount of pressure having the cameras on you all the time and I think he'll crack before I do. I'm a stronger character.' However, she admitted that there were tensions between herself and Ollie's ex Gabriella Ellis. Chloe added: 'It's fair to say there were some awkward moments and World War 3 nearly broke out when we watched the screening of the first episode.' Proving there were no hard feelings, Gabriella - among other Made In Chelsea stars - was present at the launch the following year when Chloe unveiled her shoe collection for Topshop, designed with the help of six of the retailer's buyers and designers. 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However, just weeks later it was reported that Marc had dumped Chloe, even though she'd relocated to the US to be with him, and her father Phillip had given his seal of approval to the relationship. A source said at the time: 'The pair got serious very quickly and had the blessing of her parents, but it hasn't worked out. It seems to have been Marc's decision to end it.' But just weeks later, Marc and Chloe appeared to confirm that their romance was back on, as they made a loved-up appearance at the Grammy Awards. But by February 2014, it was reported they had split once again, with a source telling US Magazine: 'They are taking a break. It is because of busy schedules.' 'Hot Felon' Jeremy Meeks During a period when Chloe was no stranger to flaunting her lavish lifestyle on social media, she began a controversial relationship with criminal Jeremy Meeks. Jeremy attracted the 'hot felon' nickname in 2014 after his police mugshot went viral following his arrest for firearms possession. The couple met in Cannes in 2017 and reportedly became engaged in 2018. They welcomed a son named Jayden together in 2018. The unlikely pairing between the billionaire heiress and the convicted criminal attracted a wealth of attention from the media and public. They were regularly pictured out together as well on several envy-inducing trips together, including on Chloe's $150 million family yacht, Lionheart. The relationship was met with a lot of criticism, particularly due to Jeremy's criminal record and his separation from his wife, Melissa, who he had two children with. Chloe felt the need to defend their romance online, sharing a selfie of the two of them together and revealing how happy they are together. The Topshop heiress captioned the snap: 'Life is to short not to laugh and smile and that's all we do... @jmeeks official. #nohatejustlove #everyonedeservestobehappy.' [sic] Prior to this, Chloe had temporarily deleted her account after feeling the heat for publicly parading their romance when pictures of them kissing emerged. They were pictured sharing an intimate kiss and snuggling up together as they waited to be taken back to their £112,000-a-week yacht in Bodrum. Chloe and Jeremy's posts were flooded with negative comments and snake emojis, following the news that they had become romantically involved. By 2019, it was reported that the pair were on the rocks, after Chloe appeared to ignore Jeremy's gushing online birthday wishes in which he described her as 'the most amazing person I've ever met.' Just a month later it was confirmed the pair had split when Chloe was seen cuddling Monte Carlo polo captain Rommy Gianni on her father's yacht. A source told US Weekly: 'They split about two months ago, but are off and on still speaking.' Manuele Thiella Before settling down with her husband Manuele Thiella, Chloe Green had endured a string of bad boy romances in her quest to find her Prince Charming Following the end of her relationship with Jeremy, Chloe began dating businessman Manuele, who is CEO of Royal Yacht International (RYI). Chloe and Manuele officially tied the knot in a low-key wedding on September 5, 2022, in the Mairie in Monte Carlo. The discreet ceremony was attended by her immediate family as the venue only has capacity for 15 guests. It is unknown how the TV personality's family celebrated, however, according to reports, there 'wasn't a big party'. Chloe gave birth to their first child together, a girl, just days later, and wanted to 'get married before the baby arrived'. A source told Mail+: 'Chloe wanted to get married before the baby arrived. That was always the plan and they have now got married without any fuss or big party and are very happy.' Chloe revealed her pregnancy in June when she unveiled a baby bump for the first time while on holiday in St Tropez. She unveiled her previous pregnancy in a similar way in 2018, showing off her first bump as she enjoyed a day on her father's superyacht in Monaco. Chloe and Manuele were revealed as a couple in 2020 - after they were spotted abroad. When she initially began seeing the businessman, a source told MailOnline: 'Chloe has known Manuele for months and they have always been very close friends. 'They have a lot in common; they're both parents and are from similar worlds, Chloe is very happy with him. He's very much been accepted into her family.' Manuele is the CEO of company Royal Yacht Brokers, which boasts celebrity clients such as Madonna, Chrissy Teigen and Alicia Vikander.
Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Lauren Sánchez embraced 'her inner Hollywood siren' with 'classic lingerie styling' for post-wedding party in a Versace gown, says stylist - but added a hidden 'playful and romantic' detail
Lauren Sanchez Bezos has embraced her 'her inner Hollywood siren' by styling classy lingerie for her final wedding party, according to a style expert. The newly-wedded Mrs Bezos, 55, could not stop beaming as she stepped out of the Aman Hotel in Venice alongside her new Amazon billionaire husband Jeff Bezos while heading to a post-wedding event on Saturday evening. The newlyweds threw Dolce Notte (Italian for sweet night) themed event where guests donned classy evening wear which consisted of lingerie and pyjama-inspired ensembles. Lauren - eager to be the star of the show at her nupitals - dazzled in a head pleated rose pink Atelier Versace gown designed by Donatella Versace herself. The show-stopping ballgown was made of silk chiffon and had a bodice which was hand embroidered with an array of rose gold, bronze, and gold Swarovski crystals. The former journalist paired this look with a black jewel-encrusted clutch bag which read: 'Mrs. Bezos' with clear diamonds as she showed off her new status to the world. Stylist Lisa Talbot said that Lauren swapped her elegant daytime looks for 'full-on evening drama' in which she unlocked her 'inner Hollywood siren'. She told MailOnline: 'The strapless silhouette hugged her figure to perfection, with intricate beadwork and sheer panelling that added both structure and sensuality. The bodice, corset-inspired in its fit, gave a nod to classic lingerie styling, while the soft pleated panels through the skirt introduced graceful movement as she stepped onto the boat. 'The combination of sheer inserts and light-catching embellishments gave the dress an ethereal quality glamorous but never overpowering.' Lisa said that Lauren's look was 'the perfect blend of sensual and sophisticated' and serves as a reminder that she 'understands the impact of fashion storytelling, particularly on the global stage'. Lisa said she believes that Lauren would've spent much time constructing this look right down to the very final detail, as seen with her glamorous new bag. Speaking of the 'Mrs Bezos' bag, she added: 'The playful, romantic touch added a charming twist to her otherwise ultra-glamorous ensemble and couldn't have been more fitting for a bride-to-be celebrating the hours after saying "I do." 'Paired with sleek, cascading waves and elegant drop earrings, this look was Lauren Sánchez in her fashion prime: confident, unapologetically glamorous, and fully embracing the spotlight.' Lauren and Jeff sealed their day of love with a kiss as they made their way to their final party after a three-day wedding extravaganza. Waving to crowds from her balcony at the Aman Venice Hotel, the new Mrs Bezos stepped out in a figure-hugging pink embellished dress with a fishtail bottom. The happy couple shared a smooch for all to see before whizzing away down a Venice canal. Sanchez's simple wedding band was in stark contrast to the 30-carat $3million pink diamond she sported after Bezos asked her to marry him two years ago Oprah Winfrey, Kylie and Kendall Jenner and Leonardo DiCaprio were also seen making their way to former medieval shipyard the Arsenale to close the nuptials. A flotilla of paparazzi boats followed Jeff and Lauren and other VIPs as they made their way along the lagoon in private water taxis. Around 200 of the world's wealthiest people were gathering for a final night's fun. Sir Elton John and Lady Gaga were expected to be among a host of performers. Bezos, 61, worth £177billion, has taken over the Italian city for a wedding estimated to have cost up to £40million, small change for the world's third richest man. But 700 demonstrators gathered at Santa Lucia railway station carrying protest banners and waving inflatable crocodiles. Bezos, 61, worth £177billion, has taken over the Italian city for a wedding estimated to have cost up to £40million The demo was organised by the No Space For Bezos group, with some carrying Amazon boxes with the words: 'Ordered, Shipped, Delivered, Rejected.' But Bezos and Sanchez, 55, cared not a jot. It was the second marriage for both and they have seven children between them. Earlier, they blew kisses on a visit to Harry's Bar yesterday – and give a first glimpse of their understated wedding rings. Sanchez's simple wedding band was in stark contrast to the 30-carat $3million pink diamond she sported after Bezos asked her to marry him two years ago. In the run-up to Friday's ceremony, that sparkler was switched to her right to make way for an upgrade – an even larger, brilliant-white diamond, estimated at 35 carats and worth $10million. They married in a luxurious ceremony on San Giorgio Maggiore island. Vogue later released a set of pictures, with a braless Sanchez posing in her new husband's unbuttoned wedding shirt. The Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo shirt was similar to the one he wore at Friday's ceremony. The photoshoot took place earlier this month, the day after Sánchez and Bezos were at the Dolce & Gabbana atelier in central Milan for their final fittings. She revealed her wedding dress was inspired by the high-necked lace wedding dress Sophia Loren wore to marry Cary Grant in the 1958 film Houseboat. She told the magazine that a few conventions were to be honoured, including the groom not seeing the bride just before the wedding day. The marriage is the second for both Bezos and Sanchez, who have seven children between them Bill Gates was spotted leaving Hotel Regis after attending the wedding US model Brooks Nader was seen wearing a black ensemble as she left the Gritti Palace Hotel for the third day's celebrations Her Dolce & Gabbana Alta Gioielleria Miracolo earrings, four diamonds cut from a single stone and inlaid in white gold, were her something borrowed. Her something blue was from Blue Origin, the spaceflight she took with five other women, including the singer Katy Perry, that was arranged by Bezos. Sánchez said she carried a secret souvenir up in the rocket so she could bring it back for Bezos 'because it was one of the most profound experiences I've had in my life.' She credited her new husband for 'transforming my life'.
