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News18
6 days ago
- Business
- News18
Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sánchez Say No To Wedding Gifts, Instead They Want...
Last Updated: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez will marry this week in Venice, Italy. As Venice braces for one of its most talked-about weddings, all eyes are on Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez. But amid the glamour, guest lists, and headlines, the couple has made a thoughtful request – they don't want any gifts. The Amazon founder and his fiancée will get married this week. Ahead of the celebration, the couple sent out invitations with a clear message: 'We are excited for you to join us. We have one early request: please, no gifts." Instead of traditional presents, Bezos and Sánchez have chosen to make donations to three local institutions on behalf of their guests. The contributions will go to the UNESCO Venice Office, CORILA and Venice International University. 'Donations on your behalf are being made to the UNESCO Venice Office to safeguard this city's irreplaceable cultural heritage, to CORILA to restore the vital lagoon habitats that protect Venice's future, and to Venice International University to support research and education for sustainable solutions," it continued. Their note adds: 'The magical place has gifted us unforgettable memories. Our hope is that through these gifts and by you joining us, Venice will continue to inspire wonder for generations to come." Still, not everyone is thrilled about the scale of the celebration. In the days leading up to the wedding, protest signs have been put up in Venice's historic areas. Locals have voiced concern over disruptions, traffic and the strain of hosting high-profile events in a city already battling overtourism. Originally, the couple had picked Cannaregio for post-wedding celebrations. But reports suggest the plan was changed due to fears of demonstrations. The celebrations have now been shifted to the Arsenale, a historic naval complex in Castello district. Though guests have been asked not to bring gifts, they will receive goody bags from Laguna B, a Murano-based glassware company. While the exact items remain under wraps, sources describe them as 'opulent." The couple is also supporting local vendors wherever possible. Around 80 per cent of the food and other essentials for the wedding are being sourced from Venice-based businesses including the Murano glassware maker Laguna B and the city's oldest pastry maker, Rosa Salva. Bezos and Sánchez got engaged in 2023. Sánchez has three children – Evan and Ella, from her marriage to Hollywood talent agent Patrick Whitesell, and a son, Nikko, from her earlier relationship with former NFL player Tony Gonzalez. Bezos shares four children with his ex-wife, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott including their eldest son, Preston, born in 2000. The names and details of their other children including an adopted daughter, are not public. First Published:
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Pastries by 155-year-old bakery: Inside Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's lavish, locally-sourced Venetian wedding
Source: X/ @sarcasm_scoop Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's upcoming wedding in Venice is making headlines not only for its opulence but also for its local flavor, quite literally. As per reports, the couple has chosen to source nearly 80% of their wedding food and provisions from within Venice itself. The three-day wedding, from June 26 to 28, will take place in the heart of the floating city, with events anchored around the historic Scuola Grande della Misericordia and aboard Bezos' $500 million superyacht, Koru. The guest list includes some 200 names from the world's most elite circles, but beyond the glitz, the couple's commitment to local sourcing has become a defining element of the celebration. One of the most notable collaborators is Rosa Salva, Venice's oldest pastry shop, founded in 1870. The bakery has been commissioned to prepare 200 custom gift bags filled with traditional Venetian delicacies like zaletti (cornmeal cookies) and Bussolà (buttery biscuits). Source: X 'My family's long-standing tradition of baking Venetian specialities is being recognised in a significant way,' said Antonio Rosa Salva, the sixth-generation heir to the business, as per CNN. Known for its role in preserving the culinary history of Venice, Rosa Salva is more than a bakery — it's a cultural institution. Andrea Salva, the family patriarch, pioneered the idea of home-delivered meals as far back as the 19th century. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Aschaffenburg: GEERS sucht 700 Testhörer für Hörgeräte ohne Zuzahlung GEERS Undo Today, their artisanal approach continues, with every dessert carrying over 150 years of tradition. Other Venetian vendors have also been brought on board, including Laguna B., a Murano-based designer of luxury glassware, which is contributing to the wedding's decor and gift sets. The planners behind this elaborate affair, Lanza and Baucina — the same duo who organized George and Amal Clooney's Venetian wedding in 2014 — told CNN that the couple's specific instruction was to 'minimize any disruption to the city' while maximizing collaboration with local businesses. Source: X While Venice prepares pastries, protesters plot blockades But not everyone is rolling out the red carpet. Activists and locals have voiced their opposition to the wedding, citing concerns over the commercialization of Venice and the billionaire's environmental footprint. The group has threatened to block canals during the event, prompting at least one scheduled wedding function to be relocated from a central venue to a more discreet former shipyard on the edge of the city, according to the BBC. While Venice has previously hosted high-profile weddings — including those of François-Henri Pinault and Salma Hayek (2009), George and Amal Clooney (2014), and Alexandre Arnault and Géraldine Guyot (2021) — Bezos' celebration stands apart in scale, security, and symbolism.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Jil Sander Steps Into Venetian Glass With Formafantasma and Venini to Fete New Venice Store
MILAN — When in Venice. Fashion brand Jil Sander indulged in the history-laden world of Venetian glass for the opening of its brand new store in Venice's Piazza San Marco. On Tuesday, it announced that it unveiled a special collection of Murano glass vases for the new location, situated steps away from the ancient seat of the Venetian Republic, Palazzo Ducale, which is also known as the Doge's Palace. For the collection named Stone, it teamed up with design powerhouse Formafantasma, the Milan and Rotterdam, Netherlands-based design studio founded by Simone Farresin and Andrea Trimarchi. Formafantasma designed Stone, while the glass creations were blown and handcrafted by Murano-based Venini's artisans. Formafantasma, who most recently designed the bottles for Jil Sander's Olfactory Series 1 Collection of fragrances, was also appointed for the interior design of the store. The boutique officially opened May. 9 and took place concurrently with the opening of the Venice Architecture Biennale, which runs until Nov. 23. More from WWD Inside Kecia Steelman's Far-reaching Vision for Ulta Beauty Assessing Modern Luxury With Bluemercury's Maly Bernstein How Leaders Tackle Tariffs, Supply Chain Costs and Geopolitical Uncertainty The collection consists of four poetic yet contemporary shapes Stone 01, Stone 02, Stone 03 and Stone 04 — each made in a limited edition of nine pieces and distinct for their deliberate imperfections, explained Venini's president Silvia Damiani. 'Glass is a living, unpredictable material that only responds to those who know how to listen to it. It is thanks to the sensitivity and experience of our master glassmakers that we are able to transform uncertainty into art,' Damiani said. Venini was founded in 1921 by Paolo Venini, a Milanese lawyer, and Giacomo Cappellin, a Venetian antiques dealer. It was taken over by the Damiani Group known for its eponymous jewelry brand in 2016. Jil Sander said Formafantasma worked closely with Venini's artisans to shape the nuances of each piece. 'These subtle differences reflect presence and attention, allowing the vases to result into their final shape. This approach stands in contrast to industrial production, which prioritizes uniformity. Craft invites unpredictability and rewards curiosity,' the brand said. Each product features the sandblasted Jil Sander logo and the engraved Venini and Formafantasma signatures. The collection is exclusively available at the Jil Sander store in Venice. Best of WWD Macy's Is Closing 66 Stores in 2025 — Here's the List, Live Updates Inside the Demise of Lord & Taylor COVID-19 Spikes Elevate Retail Concerns
