Jeff Bezos and Lauren S?nchez’s wedding on June 27 in Venice, Italy, sparked controversy amid protests over wealth inequality and environmental concerns. The couple married on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, hosting a lavish three-day celebration with over 200 guests, including celebrities Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, and members of the Kardashian-Jenner family.
S?nchez wore multiple designer outfits, including a custom Dolce & Gabbana gown inspired by 1950s actress Sophia Loren. The event reportedly involved around 90 private jets, raising environmental concerns among activists.
Residents and protesters criticized the wedding as a symbol of the exploitation of Venice by wealthy outsiders. Demonstrators projected anti-wealth messages onto St. Mark’s Square and threatened to block canals with inflatable crocodiles. In response, organizers relocated the reception to the Venetian Arsenal.
Despite the backlash, Venetian officials defended the event, highlighting the potential economic benefits for the city’s tourism industry. Still, the wedding added to ongoing debates about overtourism and social inequality in one of Italy’s most iconic destinations.
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Jeff Bezos and Lauren S?nchez’s wedding on June 27 in Venice, Italy, sparked controversy amid protests over wealth inequality and environmental concerns. The couple married on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, hosting a lavish three-day celebration with over 200 guests, including celebrities Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, and members of the Kardashian-Jenner family.