Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez Wedding: Star studded event, celebrations, luxury, and mass protests

New Delhi: The world’s fourth richest man and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos married Lauren Sanchez on Friday, June 27. The first picture of the two has surfaced after the wedding. In this, Sanchez is seen in a long white dress. At the same time, Bezos was seen wearing a black coat and tie. The couple thanked the guests who attended the wedding ceremony.

Where was the wedding held?

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez got married on an island in Venice’s lagoon in Italy. This wedding is being called the ‘biggest wedding of the century’. About 200 to 250 high-profile guests had arrived from all over the world to attend the wedding. These include big names like US President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, Orlando Bloom, Queen of Jordan, Kris Jenner, Kim and Khloe Kardashian.

Where to see wedding photos

After the wedding, two photos have been posted from Sanchez’s verified Instagram account. This account was created recently. Only these two photos have been posted on it. However, it is not mentioned where the photo was taken from.

Where did Bezos and Sanchez stay?

Bezos and Sanchez arrived in Venice on Wednesday, June 25 by helicopter and stayed at the luxurious ‘Aman’ hotel located on the banks of the Grand Canal. The rent of a room here is around 4,000 euros i.e. about Rs 4.68 lakh per night. The main wedding event took place on Friday on the island of San Giorgio, located in front of St. Mark’s Square. The couple took wedding vows in a black-tie ceremony.

Protests against the wedding

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding ceremony has also been opposed. Protests were held at various places in Venice against Jeff Bezos’ wedding. During this, the protesters waved banners that read ‘No place for Bezos’. The protesters have called it an example of ‘selling Venice to the rich’. The protest signs on the banks of the canals read, “Tax the billionaires.” By the time you read this, Jeff Bezos’ wealth has increased more than your monthly salary. At the same time, many locals consider it beneficial for the city’s economy. Hotel owners and tour guides say that the city benefits from the expenses of rich guests.

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