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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos exchange vows
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez have exchanged vows on an island in Venice's lagoon in front of around 250 Hollywood stars, tech tycoons, billionaire entrepreneurs and royalty in the year's most high-profile wedding. Applause was heard as the couple tied the knot on the tiny island of San Giorgio, just across the water from St Mark's Square. Earlier, Ms Sanchez blew kisses as she emerged from the luxury Aman Venice hotel. The 55-year-old American journalist and helicopter pilot took a water taxi along the Grand Canal before stepping onto a wooden pier on San Giorgio. Mr Bezos, 61, was seen soon afterward heading to the island waring a black tuxedo and sunglasses. 'She looked very Jackie O,' said one photographer, referring to the headscarf and large sunglasses Ms Sánchez was wearing. The island, home to a cluster of historic churches and cloisters, has sweeping views of Venice's lagoon. There will be a performance by Matteo Bocelli, the son of the Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, followed by a fireworks display. Mr Bezos was seen waving to crowds as he set off for the gala. The ceremony will have no legal status under Italian law and it is thought the couple, who are both divorcees, may have already legally married in the US. The lavish three-day extravaganza, estimated to have cost tens of millions of euros, would bring an economic boost of €957 million euros (£817 million) to Venice, said Daniela Santanchè, Italy's tourism minister. The figure is based on a study carried out by the statistics office of the Italian tourism ministry. It would represent 68 per cent of the annual revenue that Venice normally takes from tourism, she added. The claim was made as it was reported that Lady Gaga and Sir Elton John will perform for the couple at a party on Saturday night. It will be held in the Arsenal, the centuries-old shipyard where Venetians built timber merchant vessels and warships that helped them forge a trading empire in the Adriatic Sea and beyond. It is a vast complex of warehouses, shipyards and workshops surrounded by crenellated walls, which are guarded by imposing towers and carved stone lions. Lady Gaga and Sir Elton are known to be friends, have performed together in the past and collaborated on the song Sine From Above. A guest list that includes the Kardashian sisters, Queen Rania of Jordan, Orlando Bloom, Leonardo DiCaprio, Oprah Winfrey and Bill Gates has ensured that the wedding has made headlines and been broadcasted around the world. Khloé Kardashian and Kris Jenner, her mother, were photographed shopping in Venice's luxury boutiques on Friday. 'Events like this reinforce Italy's global image, generate jobs, promote the country and attract new influxes of discerning tourists,' said Ms Santanchè. 'The media exposure also reinforces Italy's part in the wedding tourism sector. I want to thank Jeff Bezos and everyone who chooses Italy as the place to celebrate the most important moments of their lives.' Critics say Venice is already straining under the pressure of millions of tourists, and the last thing the area needs is for its profile to be raised further. Activists have staged a number of protests against the wedding. Demonstrators used lasers on Thursday night to project the words 'No Space for Bezos' and 'Fck Bzs' on the bell tower in St Mark's Square. Opinion is sharply divided in the city. Some Venetians have welcomed the economic benefits the wedding will bring, while others have said it reinforces the impression that Venice is turning into a cultural Disneyland where tourism reigns supreme and inhabitants are driven out by exorbitant rents. Eliza Daidone, 79-year-old resident who lives in a house overlooking a canal in the Cannaregio district, said: 'It will bring in money to a small minority like hotels and restaurants. It will bring work for the water taxis and the gondoliers. 'But for a lot of other people, it feels like a slap in the face. Young people work 12 hours a day and are lucky if they earn 1,500 euros a month. And here's Bezos coming to Venice for three days and spending millions.' Across the piazza, Angela, a bar owner, said: 'We've got bigger things to worry about than Bezos' wedding. The number-one problem here is the housing crisis, the fact that locals can't afford somewhere to live. Everything has become an Airbnb. That's the real issue. All this stuff about Bezos is just words – and envy.' But Marco, who owns a tourist shop at one end of the Rialto Bridge, said the Amazon founder and his wealthy guests should be warmly welcomed. 'At least they will bring some revenue to the city. Not like the day-trippers we get. They arrive for a few hours, use all the services, clog up the alleyways, spend a few euros and then leave. 'They create chaos and inconvenience every day. I think the protesters are hypocritical – I bet they all have Amazon accounts.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
NDTV
18 hours ago
- Business
- NDTV
Rs 8.5 Lakh Suite, Grand Canal Views: Inside The Venice Luxury Hotel Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sanchez Are At
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former American television presenter Lauren Sanchez are getting married this weekend in Venice, Italy, where the who's who of the worlds of business and showbiz have flown in. Bezos and Sanchez's wedding will take place in the Italian city on Friday, June 27. The couple are all set to exchange vows on the island of San Giorgio, opposite St Mark's Square. The ceremony, a senior City Hall official told Reuters, "will have no legal status under Italian law". There are murmurs that Bezos and Sanchez have already gotten married in the US, to dodge the complicated wedding process in Italy. Where Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sanchez Are Staying On Wednesday, June 25, Bezos and Sanchez flew in to Venice via helicopter. They checked in to the luxury Aman hotel, where canal-view rooms rake up a tariff of at least Rs 3.58 lakh. Aman Venice, housed within Palazzo Papadopoli, one of just eight grand palazzos lining Venice's famed Grand Canal, captures the city's opulence and sensual charm at its finest. Lavish Rococo artworks are balanced by the understated elegance of Jean-Michel Gathy's contemporary interiors here. Private gardens, a real luxury in a floating city, are also part of the Aman Venice. The gardens add a serene backdrop to the hotel's refined dining venues and generously sized suites. Where Is Aman Venice The Aman Venice is known for the signature quiet luxury that the Aman group excels in. The hotel is situated a mere stroll from Piazza San Marco and makes for an ideal base from which to explore the romantic city of Venice. All attractions are at a stone's throw from the hotel, whether walking down the city's alleys to discover hidden treasures or taking a gondola through its labyrinthine canals. Inside Aman Venice, Where Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sanchez Are Staying At the Aman Venice, rooms come in four categories. Guests can choose from rooms, signature rooms, suites and apartments, which vary in size and configuration. All accommodation at the hotel feature works by a number of Italy's greatest artists, from 16th-century architect Sansovino to 18th-century painter Tiepolo. Several rooms at the Aman Venice come with views of the Grand Canal, and go for Rs 3.92 lakh a night. Inside the rooms, contemporary furnishings meet authentic silk wall coverings, chandeliers, wood panelling, chinoiserie and painted ceilings. The suites at the luxury hotel are the most spacious retreats in the palazzo. Inside Alcova Tiepolo suite, the 18th-century painter's original frescos play the main character, with theatrical murals and gilded ceilings. The Grand Canal suite, as is evident from the name, comes with sweeping views of the Grand Canal. The Aman Venice has two apartments, The Coccina's Apartment, and the Grand Canal Apartment. While the Coccina's Apartment spans's the palazzo's entire fourth floor, the Grand Canal apartment is a three-bedroom accommodation housed in its own wing. Both the apartments offer, goes without saying, the utmost privacy. How Much Do You Have To Pay For A Night At Aman Venice? The Aman Venice is sold out from June 27-29 for the Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding, but rooms are available thereafter. Here's the tariff breakdown for June 30, Monday: Palazzo Bedroom: Doubles from Rs 2.2 lakh a night Palazzo Chamber Luminoso: Doubles from Rs 3.02 lakh a night Palazzo Stanza Canal Grande: Doubles from Rs 3.58 lakh a night Sansovino Stanza: Doubles from Rs 4.8 lakh a night Papadopoli Stanza Canal Grande: Doubles from Rs 5.45 lakh a night Grand Canal Suite: Doubles from Rs 8.48 lakh a night The Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez Wedding Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez got engaged in 2023, four years after the Amazon founder's marriage to MacKenzie Scott collapsed. Bezos and Scott were married for 25 years before parting ways. Jeff Bezos, who is at No 4 on Forbes' billionaires list, is currently the executive chair of Amazon. A number of high-profile guests have already arrived in Venice to celebrate the couple. From Kim Kardashian to Orlando Bloom, to Natasha Poonawalla, Venice is expected to see heightened activity over the weekend as Bezos and Sanchez exhange vows. The city, in the past, has played host to a few big weddings. George and Amal Clooney got married in the Italian canal city in 2014, and Indian billionaires Vinita Agarwal and Muqit Teja did so in 2011.
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sanchez's Wedding Guests to Replace Those With Reserved Rooms, Says ‘Insider'
and 's wedding preparations reportedly come with their fair bit of chaos. An insider exclusively told Page Six that high-profile wedding guests will be replacing those with reserved rooms at the luxe Aman Venice. The source further shared that the existing guests are being 'booted' out of the place to make room for A-listers attending the nuptials. The wedding will likely take place between July 26 and 28, and news surrounding the occasion has already created quite a buzz. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have reportedly rented the luxe Aman Venice for their stay and have booked the entire property for their wedding guests as well. According to Page Six's report, this arrangement has caused disruptions among other guests. These guests had booked their stay but are not part of the celebrations. A source described the scene in the hotel lobby as 'chaotic.' People were being questioned about their residence at the hotel. The insider also told Page Six that Bezos rented the hotel a few months ago. After that, guests who had previously booked their accommodation for Wednesday night (June 25) were kicked out. The hotel is reportedly moving these guests to other accommodations. It is also paying for their rooms and offering additional upgrades. While Aman Venice is offering alternatives, the guests are reportedly 'griping' about the new arrangements they are having to make. Another source told Page Six that a group of security guards 'were doing a sweep' through the luxury property. It is not just the guests who have had to deal with these changes. The employees are also reportedly having a hard time. According to the report, spa workers were already concerned about the pile of work coming their way from Bezos and Sanchez's wedding guests. Preparations for the big event are in full swing, including security protocols. Reuters reported that the wedding party is shifting to a more isolated place to avoid the risk of protests. The post Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sanchez's Wedding Guests to Replace Those With Reserved Rooms, Says 'Insider' appeared first on Reality Tea.
Mint
20 hours ago
- Business
- Mint
Inside Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez's ₹430 crore Venetian wedding: 90 private jets, 30 water taxis and more
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez have taken over Venice for what's being dubbed the 'Wedding of the Century'- a multi-day celebration with an A-list guest list and jaw-dropping expenses. While much of the event remains tightly under wraps, here's what we do know about the extravagant affair. The total cost of the wedding is estimated to be between €40-48 million (roughly ₹ 430 crore), according to Luca Zaia, President of the Veneto region, which includes Venice. Bezos is also expected to make significant charitable donations, including €1 million to Corila, a research body working to preserve Venice's lagoon ecosystem, Italian media reports said. While the exact date and venue for the wedding ceremony remain confidential, the main celebration is scheduled for Saturday at the historic Arsenale- once a naval hub of the Venetian Republic. The venue, known for its towering walls and centuries-old shipyards, has been sealed off for the private event, news agency Reuters reported. Venice is witnessing a sharp spike in private air traffic, with around 90 private jets expected to land across airports in Venice, Treviso, and Verona. Among the early arrivals were Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, who flew in from Tuscany on Tuesday. To ferry guests through Venice's canals, organisers have reportedly booked at least 30 water taxis from local operators. The city's most elite hotels, including Hotel Cipriani on Giudecca Island and Aman Venice on the Grand Canal, have been booked out for the estimated 200-250 guests. Aman Venice notably hosted George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin's wedding in 2014, cementing its status as a go-to venue for high-profile nuptials.
Mint
a day ago
- Business
- Mint
Inside Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez's ₹430 crore Venetian wedding: 90 private jets, 30 water taxis and more
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez have taken over Venice for what's being dubbed the 'Wedding of the Century'- a multi-day celebration with an A-list guest list and jaw-dropping expenses. While much of the event remains tightly under wraps, here's what we do know about the extravagant affair. The total cost of the wedding is estimated to be between €40-48 million (roughly ₹ 430 crore), according to Luca Zaia, President of the Veneto region, which includes Venice. Bezos is also expected to make significant charitable donations, including €1 million to Corila, a research body working to preserve Venice's lagoon ecosystem, Italian media reports said. While the exact date and venue for the wedding ceremony remain confidential, the main celebration is scheduled for Saturday at the historic Arsenale- once a naval hub of the Venetian Republic. The venue, known for its towering walls and centuries-old shipyards, has been sealed off for the private event, news agency Reuters reported. Venice is witnessing a sharp spike in private air traffic, with around 90 private jets expected to land across airports in Venice, Treviso, and Verona. Among the early arrivals were Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, who flew in from Tuscany on Tuesday. To ferry guests through Venice's canals, organisers have reportedly booked at least 30 water taxis from local operators. The city's most elite hotels, including Hotel Cipriani on Giudecca Island and Aman Venice on the Grand Canal, have been booked out for the estimated 200-250 guests. Aman Venice notably hosted George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin's wedding in 2014, cementing its status as a go-to venue for high-profile nuptials. Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding invite drew a lot of flak on the internet. A glimpse of the invite, accessed by ABC News, has triggered widespread ridicule on social media, with many calling it 'ugly,' 'tacky,' and a 'graphic design disaster.'
