Billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former TV journalist Lauren Sánchez acquired married in Venice, Italy, on Friday, with a star-studded superstar visitor checklist becoming a member of them for the festivities. 

Sánchez posted a photograph of the couple on Instagram, displaying herself in a fitted wedding ceremony gown with an extended prepare, excessive neck and lace sleeves, and Bezos in a traditional black tuxedo, as their visitors clapped.

Marriage ceremony location particulars have been saved beneath wraps, however Italian newspapers and Venetian locals predicted it might happen at San Giorgio Maggiore, one of many Venetian islands, which is thought for the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore. Bezos and Sanchez invited some 200 visitors, in line with media reviews.

That is the second marriage for each Bezos, 61, and Sánchez, 55. Bezos was beforehand married to philanthropist Mackenzie Scott, however the pair divorced in 2019. Sánchez’s first marriage to Patrick Whitesell, the chief chair of the expertise agency Endeavor, additionally resulted in 2019.  

Forward of the nuptials, film stars, TV personalities and enterprise titans have been sighted round Venice. Some have been seen arriving on Thursday on the Madonna dell’Orto church for the primary of a number of deliberate occasions. A number of the extra recognizable names seen in photographs embrace Leonardo DiCaprio, Orlando Bloom, the Kardashians and Jenners, Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Tom Brady, Invoice Gates, Diane von Furstenberg, Usher, Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner.

The inflow of a lot cash and star energy prompted protests from native Venetian residents, who launched the “No House for Bezos” marketing campaign. It comes amid a broader pushback towards an overload of vacationers throughout Europe, with some blaming the crowds of tourists for elevated prices and lease.

However nothing appeared to mar the celebratory temper as Bezos, Sánchez and their visitors gathered for the massive day.

Pre-wedding festivities

Celebrations began on Thursday, with visitors gathering for a reception forward of the marriage day. Photographs captured many superstar visitors boarding water taxis and having fun with the gorgeous environment.