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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez officially tie the knot

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez officially tie the knot

Sky News AU4 hours ago

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez have officially wed after a week of celebrations.
Sánchez confirmed the couple's marriage via social media after updating her profile.
The newlyweds tied the knot on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice, Italy, with a 200-person star-studded guest list.

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