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Business Insider
26-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Don't expect Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez to get traditional wedding gifts
By almost any material standard, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has it all — or at least everything money can buy. As the third-richest man in the world, he owns multimillion-dollar homes in Beverly Hills, Washington state, New York City, DC, and on Indian Creek Island in Florida; he sails the world in a $500 million superyacht, and can go to space on his very own rocket ship. So the A-list guests celebrating Bezos' marriage to Lauren Sánchez may understandably be at a loss when it comes to what to buy the newlyweds. Surely they already have multiple KitchenAids and china sets, and any reasonably-sized check would still get lost in Bezos' 12-figure bank account. If the couple says 'no gifts,' you may want to ignore it Bezos and Sánchez are encouraging their guests not to give wedding gifts at all. Instead, they are asking guests to donate to multiple Venetian causes, multiple outlets have reported. In the guests' honor, Bezos made a "very important donation" to a Venetian preservation organization, Sebastiano Costalonga, Venice's councilor for trade and productive activities, told Business Insider. (The move is philanthropic and also provides a counterbalance to the calls of protesters taking to Venice's streets.) It's not uncommon for the ultrawealthy to request guests forgo gifts, but that doesn't mean they won't get any. "When it says 'no gift,' ignore it," Winston Chesterfield, the founder of Barton, a consulting firm focused on luxury and the wealthy, told BI. Not requesting gifts "is a sort of 'test,'" Brian Daniel, who runs a staffing agency for the ultrawealthy, said. "They want to see how thoughtful their 'friends' are when giving them gifts." In order to pass that test, guests should eschew the classic items on a wedding registry or even luxury goods from the likes of Louis Vuitton and Hermès in favor of something custom or one-of-a-kind, like a piece of art or furniture. (Writing a check is also a no-no, though Chesterfield heard of one instance of gifting bitcoin.) "It doesn't necessarily need to be astronomically expensive, just very unique," Daniel said. Rare, custom, or sentimental gifts In the past, Daniel has sourced items such as a fossilized fish — its last meal was shrimp, which could still be seen in the fish's stomach — and documents handwritten by Leonardo da Vinci as wedding gifts. Oftentimes, the gift holds some sort of sentimental value — a customized padel racket for your billionaire padel partner, Chesterfield suggested. The reason, he added, has less to do with heartfelt admiration and more to do with ego. "There is this kind of fear for these people who are below that tier," he said of the gift givers. "They just want to be remembered at a really important VIP wedding." Other gift options could include commissioned art that features the couple's home or wedding venue, or a rare, first-edition print of a book that aligns with their interests, according to Roberta Camille Lione, a luxury wedding planner and founder of Italian Knot. As for ideas that would be especially fitting for Bezos and Sánchez, Billy Folchetti, the luxury wedding planner and founder of Luxe, said a rare timepiece would be great for Bezos, a known watch enthusiast. Or a group of guests could go in on purchasing the rights to name several stars for the couple, gifting the space-exploring newlyweds their own constellation. The name wouldn't be officially recognized by a government body, but could be a nice sentimental gesture. He also said the famous friends of Bezos and Sánchez could lean on their talents and create an original song about their love story that would only ever be available to them. The planners also said donating to a charity in the couple's name is often a good option, especially for a cause they care about. Guests can also expect to receive gifts No matter what they bring their hosts, the guests won't walk away empty-handed. Cameron Forbes, a luxury event planner based in New York, said gifts for guests at ultra-luxury weddings are typically more about quality than quantity. Think custom-made goods rather than off-the-shelf items. "People go really bespoke rather than bought," she said, especially for weddings with a seven-figure budget or higher. That could mean custom champagne flutes or sabers engraved with the initials of each guest, or a water-color print of the wedding venue, which is especially popular for a destination wedding. While the contents of Bezos and Sánchez's gift bags have not been confirmed, luxury event planner Sarah Haywood said they might send guests home with something "tasteful" that references the wedding's locale, like a piece of coveted Murano glass. "Our clientele is conscious of not looking too showy," Haywood said. "It would be a quality gift, but it's not like a corporate gift bag with an iPad in it." Lione said that guests at a luxury wedding in Venice could also receive a box of high-end goods from a local pasticceria or a custom fragrance meant to capture the romance of a Venetian night. Guests at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding last year, for example, received candles from local artisans and custom duffel bags that nodded to the wedding venue. "It's really just all about the kind of storytelling behind the gift," Forbes said. Billionaires like Bezos also have the opportunity to go all out in taking care of their guests during their stay in order to show their appreciation. Folchetti said that could include anything wellness-related to make their stay more comfortable, like unlimited services at the hotel spa, automatic daily room service for breakfast, or an option to get an IV drip in their rooms to hydrate after the festivities. "I think there's something nice about a gift that's not 'bling bling,'" he said, and instead, "something that really means that you're being cared for." Of course, he said there is one other option the couple could consider: Amazon gift cards.
New York Post
09-05-2025
- Business
- New York Post
This discounted KitchenAid mixer will arrive before Mother's Day
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. In case it slipped your mind, Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 11. Now, don't panic; we have last-minute gift ideas, including flowers and chocolates, that can still arrive before it's too late. But what's decidedly more thoughtful is a way to spend quality time with her in the kitchen, where she can pass down family traditions and recipes from generation to generation. Right now, KitchenAids are 22% off and will arrive tomorrow for Amazon Prime Members. If you're not already on the Jeff Bezos train, consider joining for a 30-day free trial with nothing to lose, so it's at your front door in no time. This number-one bestseller on Amazon sold thousands of mixers last month, and at this low price, they will be sure to fly off the shelves. Choose from bright, vivid colors to muted grays or blacks. The point is, there are plenty of options to match any kitchen or strong personalities that need a little TLC this Sunday. You know Mom deserves one. KitchenAid This KitchenAid mixer comes with a 5-quart stainless steel bowl with a comfortable handle, making it perfect for mixing small and large batches, up to 9 dozen cookies in a single batch, using the flat beater. The bowl is also dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup. The tilt-head design provides easy access to the bowl while securely locking the head in place during mixing. With 10 different speed settings, the KitchenAid mixer can handle nearly any task, from gently stirring ingredients at the lowest speed to whipping cream at speed 8, ensuring thorough incorporation of ingredients every time. For over 200 years, the New York Post has been America's go-to source for bold news, engaging stories, in-depth reporting, and now, insightful shopping guidance. We're not just thorough reporters – we sift through mountains of information, test and compare products, and consult experts on any topics we aren't already schooled specialists in to deliver useful, realistic product recommendations based on our extensive and hands-on analysis. Here at The Post, we're known for being brutally honest – we clearly label partnership content, and whether we receive anything from affiliate links, so you always know where we stand. We routinely update content to reflect current research and expert advice, provide context (and wit) and ensure our links work. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change. Looking for a headline-worthy haul? Keep shopping Post Wanted.
WIRED
08-04-2025
- WIRED
Ooni's New Spiral Mixer Will Make Your KitchenAid Jealous
The Halo Pro is much quieter, and the motor does not overheat; I don't get the sense that the motor is straining to knead the dough. There's also—sorry, I don't know how else to describe this—no violent thwapping of dough as it's being kneaded. Unlike a KitchenAid, you can leave it unattended. This is so easy that I ruined not one but two batches of shokupan with over -kneading before I realized what was happening. Photograph: Adrienne So Being able to more precisely calibrate the speed of the mixing with a dial instead of the KitchenAid's five settings helped. You can knead it much slower and treat it more gently with a dial and a spiral mixer than with a KitchenAid. I also love the Halo Pro's flexible paddle, which is much better than the KitchenAid flat paddle. It fits perfectly against the bowl's sides, which means you can put even the smallest amounts of softened butter and sugar in the bowl, and the paddle will cream them perfectly. No stopping every few seconds to lift the arm and scrape the sides with a separate spatula, although you will probably feel the need to do that anyway. I've only had this mixer since February, so I can't vouch for the paddle's long-term durability, but it seems to be holding up well. Finally, there is even a light inside, so you don't have to have the mixer perfectly positioned in your kitchen to check if your chocolate chips have been well distributed in the dough. Mucho Gusto Photograph: Adrienne So As you may have guessed, getting a commercial stand mixer is mostly about volume. If you're a bread baker who wants to improve your one or two weekly loaves for your family, there are cheaper and easier things you can do that would have a much better effect before you invest in one of these. (For those tips, I refer you to Ken Forkish's book Flour Water Salt Yeast , which my colleague Kat Merck edited and recipe-tested.) The Halo Pro's main competitor is the Ankarsrum stand mixer. It is beautiful and has the same retro aesthetic as the KitchenAid, if that's your thing. The Halo Pro has better specs in some regards. For example, I got the Halo Pro up to 345 revolutions per minute versus the Ankarsrum's measly 130 rpm. The Halo Pro has the interior light and the flexible paddle, which I liked quite a bit. The major downside has to do with why people buy KitchenAids: You know they'll last a lifetime, and maybe several. No matter how great any spiral mixer is, it's hard to stand up against that kind of well-known guarantee. But if you're like me, and you like entertaining in a carby, chaotic way—pizza! Pretzels! Cinnamon rolls!—getting a bigger spiral mixer is worth it. No more worrying about making multiple batches, or overheating, or having to babysit your dough. It's also convenient for whipping up little batches of this or that in the mornings, too.
