Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Are Married Lauren Sánchez shared the news of their wedding on Friday night via Instagram, using her new name, Lauren Sánchez Bezos.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Marry in Lavish Venetian Celebration

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez have officially tied the knot in a stunning ceremony in Venice, Italy. The Amazon founder and his fiancée of several years confirmed their marriage on Friday night with an Instagram post from Sánchez, who appeared radiant in a lace wedding gown next to a tuxedo-clad Bezos. She posted under the name Lauren Sánchez Bezos.

The intimate yet extravagant ceremony took place on the lush island of San Giorgio, overlooking the Doge’s Palace. About 200 guests—dressed to the nines—arrived by motorboat to the picturesque venue. Cheers erupted from onlookers across the lagoon as Matteo Bocelli, son of the famed tenor Andrea Bocelli, serenaded the couple with a heartfelt love song.

The wedding marked the second marriage for both Bezos and Sánchez and capped off a glitzy three-day celebration that drew global attention—and some criticism. Guests began arriving earlier in the week via private jets and yachts, and the guest list was a who’s who of celebrities, moguls, and tech giants.

Among the attendees were Oprah Winfrey, Barry Diller, Leonardo DiCaprio, Orlando Bloom, Usher, Jewel, and NFL legend Tom Brady. Tech icons like Bill Gates and OpenAI’s Sam Altman also made an appearance. Though former President Donald Trump was not present, his daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner, along with Josh Kushner and supermodel Karlie Kloss, attended.

Thursday’s festivities kicked off with a welcome party at the Madonna dell’Orto cloister, briefly interrupted by a thunderstorm. A reception was set to follow on Saturday at a repurposed shipyard complex.

Whether the couple legally wed in Venice or elsewhere remains unclear, as local authorities confirmed they had not officiated a civil marriage in the city. Requests for comment from Bezos’ representative were not returned.

Fashion magazine Vogue confirmed the marriage with a cover reveal showcasing Sánchez in her Dolce & Gabbana bridal gown. The custom mermaid-style dress, complete with a high neckline and long veil, drew inspiration from Sophia Loren’s iconic look in the 1958 film Houseboat. According to designer Stefano Gabbana, Sánchez aimed for “classic and elegant,” steering away from anything too flashy.

Nonetheless, the celebration was far from understated. The couple booked out two of Venice’s most luxurious hotels—the Gritti Palace and the Aman—and chartered dozens of motorboats for transportation in the car-free city. The spectacle was embraced by many local businesses but sparked protests from Venetians and climate activists who decried the excess as a symbol of inequality and over-tourism.

The wedding comes after nearly six years of a high-profile relationship that began making headlines in 2019 when the National Enquirer published intimate messages between the couple—at a time when both were still married to others. Bezos later accused the tabloid of extortion in a public post.

Since then, Bezos and Sánchez have become fixtures in the global elite social circuit, appearing at high-profile events and gracing the pages of fashion magazines. Earlier this year, Sánchez joined a group of prominent women on a short spaceflight aboard a Blue Origin rocket, the space company founded by Bezos.

On her wedding day, Sánchez was spotted leaving her hotel in a chic cream skirt suit with a scarf and sunglasses, channeling old Hollywood glamour. She told Vogue her vision for the dress evolved over time: “It went from ‘I want a simple, sexy modern dress’ to ‘I want something that evokes a moment.’ I am a different person than I was five years ago.”

Their wedding not only reflected their love but also their affinity for Venice’s rich artistry and craftsmanship, with many local vendors contributing to the event. The city, however, remains divided—caught between admiration for the opulence and concern over the rising influence of wealth in its historic spaces.