- Bezos & Sánchez’s Wedding: Celeb Guests, Protests & Price Tag, Estimated at $46–56 million, making it one of history’s most expensive weddings.
- Celebrities: Over 200 A-list guests, including tech moguls (Bill Gates), Hollywood stars (DiCaprio), and political figures (Ivanka Trump).
- Controversy: Protesters decried the ostentatious spending, but officials highlighted the economic benefits for Venice.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding in Venice has been dubbed the “Wedding of the Century,” and for good reason.
The Amazon founder, who is a billionaire, and his fiancée, a former journalist and pilot, have organized an extravagant three-day wedding in Venice. The event includes A-list guests, private jets, and donations to charity. The estimated cost of the wedding is between $46 million and $56 million, leading to both admiration and controversy.
Here’s a breakdown of the staggering costs and what makes this wedding a global spectacle.
How Much Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s Wedding Cost
The $56 Million Price Tag
The Veneto Governor Luca Zaia has confirmed that the wedding is expected to cost between €40 million and €48 million ($46.5 million to $55.6 million). This amount far exceeds the average wedding budget in the United States, which is around $36,000. The expenses cover various elements, such as:
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Venue rentals: The couple has reserved the historical Arsenale and San Giorgio Maggiore Basilica for the ceremony, along with hosting other events at luxurious hotels like the Cipriani and Aman Venice, where room rates can reach up to $10,000 per night.
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Transportation: A fleet of 90 private jets and 30 water taxis ferried 200+ guests, including Oprah Winfrey, Kim Kardashian, and Leonardo DiCaprio.
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Charitable donations: Bezos pledged €1 million ($1.2 million) to CORILA for Venice’s lagoon conservation and additional gifts to UNESCO and Venice International University.
“It’s a massive economic boost for Venice,” said Italy’s tourism minister, Daniela Santanchè, defending the event amid protests.
Lavish Details
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Guest experience: Reports suggest $50,000 was spent per attendee, covering five-star accommodations, Murano glass gifts, and performances (rumored to include Andrea Bocelli’s son).
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Bridal wardrobe: Sánchez’s Schiaparelli couture gowns and diamond accessories added an estimated $525,000 to the bill.
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Logistics: Wedding planners Lanza & Baucina, who orchestrated George Clooney’s 2014 Venice wedding, sourced 80% of vendors locally, from pastry chefs to gondoliers.
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Last Updated on June 27, 2025 by 247 News Around The World
