Details on Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos' Italian Wedding Plans for 2025

Anticipation is building as Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos gear up to host what's being dubbed as the most talked-about wedding of the year—or possibly even of the decade.

Speculation had been rife, but it has now been confirmed by Venice's mayor that the billionaire couple will exchange their vows in this iconic Italian city during the summer.

This ceremony will mark more than six years since their relationship came to light in early 2019. Here's an overview of what has been revealed about this eagerly awaited occasion.

Lavish Setting and An Extensive Guest List

Though Bezos, 61, and Sánchez, 55, have kept mum on the wedding details, others haven't.

According to a recent announcement by Venice's mayor, Luigi Brugnaro, the city's picturesque ambiance has captured the couple's imaginations for their wedding. Influential in their decision was renowned designer Domenico Dolce from Dolce & Gabbana.

Arrangements include reserving four top-tier hotels and securing an array of water taxis for this opulent affair, as confirmed by The Times.

The couple has reportedly invited approximately 200 guests. Among the anticipated attendees are known personalities such as Kim Kardashian, Ivanka Trump, and Bill Gates, indicating a gathering rich in fame and fortune.

Mayor Brugnaro assured that Venice is well-prepared for such a high-profile event, having experience hosting significant international festivities.

"There has been a meticulous effort to avoid excessive bookings of gondolas or water taxis," he stated. "The utmost priority is to maintain the regular flow of city life with minimal disruptions."

Previously, rumors swirled about a winter wedding in Aspen with a $600 million budget, but these were quashed.

Further speculation by Italian media suggested a yacht wedding, but these claims were also debunked.

Recent reports confirmed the dispatch of wedding invitations as final preparations are underway.

Photographs from the weekend show Bezos and Sánchez participating in fittings at a Dolce & Gabbana outlet in Milan, carrying elegant garment bags as they exited.

Gossip also hints that Sánchez's gown may be crafted by Oscar de la Renta, who designed her stunning dress for the 2024 Met Gala.

The Journey of Bezos and Sánchez

Their historical connection traces back to a 2016 Amazon Studios event for 'Manchester by the Sea,' at a time when both were in other marriages.

In 2018, a professional collaboration reconnected them, as Bezos engaged Sánchez's aerial filming business for Blue Origin.

The public break of Bezos from his then-wife, MacKenzie Scott, was revealed on January 9, 2019, soon followed by the publicized association with Sánchez.

Their engagement was declared in May 2023, and since then, they have been seen together at numerous prominent gatherings, including state dinners and film launches.