- 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 billionaire Amazon founder and his fiancée, a former journalist and pilot, have spared no expense for their three-day Venetian nuptials, which include A-list guests, private jets, and charitable donations. With estimates ranging from $46 million to $56 million, the event has sparked both awe 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
Veneto Governor Luca Zaia confirmed the wedding’s estimated cost at €40–48 million ($46.5–55.6 million), far surpassing the average U.S. wedding budget of $36,000. The figure includes:
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Venue rentals: The couple booked the historic Arsenale and San Giorgio Maggiore Basilica, with additional events at luxury hotels like the Cipriani and Aman Venice, where rooms cost up to $10,000/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
