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As billionaire entrepreneur and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos readies to tie the knot with fiancée Lauren Sánchez in a star-studded ceremony in Venice, attention has once again turned to one of the world's most extravagant personal vessels—the superyacht Koru.Arriving in Italy aboard the grand sailing yacht, Bezos was seen alongside Sánchez at the historic Aman Hotel, heightening anticipation for what is being described as one of the most glamorous weddings of the year, as mentioned in a report by USA Today.Koru, built by Dutch shipyard Oceanco, holds the distinction of being the largest sailing yacht globally, measuring an estimated 417 feet in length. The three-masted schooner is painted in a signature midnight blue, featuring three jacuzzis, an expansive pool on the upper deck, and multiple viewing levels.The masts, towering at around 230 feet, are comparable in height to the Great Pyramid of Giza. Originally mired in controversy due to plans to dismantle a historic Rotterdam bridge to facilitate its transfer, the vessel was ultimately delivered to Mallorca in 2023 after its masts were transported separately to avoid public backlash.The yacht's name, Koru, derives from the Māori word symbolizing a spiral, referencing new beginnings, renewal, and personal growth. Bezos, 61, reportedly selected the name to reflect a fresh chapter in life, now marked by his relationship with Sánchez, a 55-year-old former TV journalist.A support vessel accompanies Koru, aptly named Abeona, after the Roman goddess associated with departures and safe travels.The yacht's design is a product of Dykstra Naval Architecture, while the interior has been curated by Mlinaric Henry & Zervudachi. The décor blends natural wood tones with warm neutral palettes and bespoke textiles, lending a sense of timeless elegance, Oceanco confirmed.There was speculation about the yacht's figurehead resembling Sánchez. However, she clarified in a 2023 Vogue interview that it actually depicts Freyja, the Norse goddess of love and war—one of Bezos's favorite mythological figures.Bezos proposed to Sánchez on board Koru during a romantic voyage at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, where he hid a pink diamond engagement ring under her pillow. The intimate moment, as described by Sánchez, left her momentarily overwhelmed.While the couple remains discreet about the exact date, reports indicate the three-day wedding celebration will take place between June 26 and 28, attended by nearly 200 guests. High-profile figures such as Oprah Winfrey, Diane von Furstenberg, Salma Hayek, Mick Jagger, Ivanka Trump, and Kim Kardashian are expected to join the festivities.The Bezos-Sánchez nuptials follow a trend of elite weddings in Venice, joining the likes of George and Amal Clooney and Salma Hayek and François-Henri Pinault.Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and billionaire entrepreneur, is preparing to marry his fiancée Lauren Sánchez, in a star-studded, three-day wedding ceremony in Venice, Italy.While the exact date has not been officially confirmed, reports suggest the wedding celebrations will span from June 26 to June 28, 2025.
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