A slew of celebrities have stepped out to celebrate Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos as their pre-wedding festivities kicked off in Venice.
The couple, who are poised to get married in Italy on Friday, were spotted leaving their hotel on Thursday for what is assumed to be their wedding rehearsal dinner.
They were accompanied by a variety of well-known personalities, such as Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Orlando Bloom, all impeccably dressed for the occasion.
Bride-to-be Lauren, 55, donned a terrifyingly tight corset for the party.
The shimmering one-piece by Schiaparelli boasted a cinched waistline and embroidered floral detailing.
The piece accentuated Lauren’s enviable physique – including her toned shoulders and arms.
The former reporter, who had her dark hair styled away from her face except for a few loose strands, smiled as she greeted the cameras and gave a glimpse of her beautiful engagement ring.
Jeff lovingly held out his hand as they stepped aboard a water taxi, before the couple shared a quick kiss in front of adoring fans.
A slew of celebrities have stepped out to celebrate Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos as their pre-wedding festivities kicked off in Venice
The couple, who are set to tie the knot in Italy on Friday, were seen exiting their hotel on Thursday to head to what is believed to be their wedding rehearsal dinner
Bride-to-be Lauren, 55, donned a terrifyingly tight corset for the party. The shimmering one-piece by Schiaparelli boasted a cinched waistline and embroidered floral detailing
For his part, Jeff, 61, looked dapper in a white shirt and black suit before finishing the outfit with a pair of statement sunglasses
Lauren’s outfit accentuated her enviable physique – including her toned shoulders and arms
For his part, Jeff, 61, looked dapper in a white shirt and black suit before finishing the outfit with a pair of statement sunglasses.
Kim opted for a figure-hugging snakeskin dress for the celebration, while her sister Khloe donned a silver and black gown that accentuated her stunning curves.
Their mom Kris opted for a chic black frock that came complete with flowing, quarter length sleeves and floral embellishments.
She was accompanied by her longtime beau Corey Gamble, who matched her in an all-black suit.
Kendall wowed in a haltered white floral number that contained a thigh-high slit and a plunging neckline, while Kylie was seen in a striking lacy yellow dress.
Actor Orlando, who was notably without his fiancée Katy Perry as she’s across the world on tour in Australia, looked handsome in a simple tan suit.
Leonardo tried to keep a low profile by wearing a black cap that covered his entire face, which he paired with a suit.
His girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti looked stunning in a gray dress that had intricate floral pieces on one shoulder and the chest area.
Kim Kardashian was seen leaving her hotel to head to the event on Thursday in a figure-hugging snakeskin dress
Khloe Kardashian joined her, donning a silver and black gown that accentuated her stunning curves
The sisters posed for a cute snap on the boat, throwing some peace signs up in the air while Kim sported a pouty face
Their mom Kris Jenner opted for a chic black dress with flowing, quarter length sleeves. She was joined by her longtime beau Corey Gamble, who matched her in an all-black suit
Kendall Jenner wowed in a haltered white floral number that contained a thigh-high slit and a plunging neckline
Her sister Kylie Jenner was seen in a striking lacy yellow frock
Actor Orlando Bloom was also seen heading to the celebration. He looked handsome in a simple tan suit
Football star Tom Brady was spotted in a button-down white shirt and black dress pants; he held a tan sports jacket to complete the look
Orlando and Tom enjoyed some bonding time together on the boat
Ivanka Trump, who was joined by husband Jared Kushner, stunned in a white and gold mini dress adorned with floral pieces
She showed off her look on Instagram, writing, ‘Ready to celebrate the love story of our friends @LaurenSanchez and @JeffBezos’
Football star Tom Brady was also spotted heading to the event; he opted for a button-down white shirt and black dress pants and held a tan sports jacket to complete the look.
In addition, close pals Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey were also arriving at the celebration.
Gayle was seen in a white and yellow floral dress while Oprah flaunted her figure in a maroon and white number that had cut-outs on the midriff area.
Tommy Hilfiger opted for a striped, white suit while his wife Dee Ocleppo had on a tiny polka-dotted gown with enormous sleeves.
Ivanka Trump, who was joined by husband Jared Kushner, stunned in a white and gold mini dress adorned with floral pieces.
She showed off the look on Instagram, writing, ‘Ready to celebrate the love story of our friends, @laurenwsanchez and @jeffbezos.’
While the festivities have just kicked off, an insider has claimed that the billionaire and the former journalist were already married.
A source closely connected to the organization of the week’s events said: ‘They have been married for at least a month, more than a month.
‘The marriage is fully legal and took place in America under American law.’
The source added: ‘When they were planning the wedding, they were clear about the fact that they were already secretly married.
Leonardo DiCaprio tried to keep a low profile by wearing a black cap that covered his entire face
His undercover look didn’t stop photographers from noticing him as he exited his hotel and headed to the event
His girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti looked stunning in a gray dress that had intricate floral embellishments on one shoulder and the chest area
Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey were also there. Gayle was seen in a white and yellow dress while Oprah flaunted her figure in a maroon number that had cut-outs on the midriff area
Usher looked dapper in a white suit with a maroon striped top
Tommy Hilfiger opted for a striped, white suit while his wife Dee Ocleppo had on a tiny polka-dotted gown with enormous sleeves
‘There is no application for a wedding license from the couple because it was not required.
‘Whatever happens at the wedding on Friday, it will not be a wedding. Under Italian law, it will not be a wedding celebration, any vows said or rings exchanged will have no legal meaning.’
The source claimed that Jeff had personally confirmed that he and Lauren are already legally married, and that they had also signed a pre-nuptial agreement to protect his $244 billion fortune.
But Venice will still see a party unlike any other. Lauren and Jeff are said to have rented out a number of places in the Italian city to celebrate the lavish, love-filled multi-day nuptials.
However, they’ve already had to move locations due to safety concerns amid protests – originally, they had planned a huge party planned at the Scuola Grande della Misericordia on Saturday night but it has now been moved to another venue in the Arsenale area of the city, according to local media.
Locals have been protesting the event for days, and around 20 activists were seen hours before the pre-wedding party in St Mark’s Square, the iconic heart of Venice.
Protesters held signs that read, ‘We are the 99 percent we have the power,’ ‘the planet burns,’ while someone even waved an extinction rebellion flag.
It was recently revealed to the Daily Mail by a source in Italy that each guest will be receiving hand-blown glassware by local glassmaker Laguna B.
The glassware company was originally created by Marie Brandolini, who left New York in 1988 to live in Venice.
All the glasses have different motifs and designs, with one large-size cup running customers $167.
Separate sources recently told the Daily Mail that the festivities are expected to cost $20 million.
Many things went into the estimate of the total cost, including transportation fees, her wedding dress and catering.
