Bezos' Wedding With Oprah, Trump, DiCaprio and Kim K on a Superyacht

If opulence were an Olympic sport, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez just broke the world record.

The Amazon^® founder's upcoming nuptials to helicopter pilot and socialite Lauren Sánchez aren't so much a wedding as they are a high-gloss, diamond-studded planetary event — the kind of extravaganza that makes George Clooney's $4.6 million Venetian wedding look like a quaint backyard barbecue with Costco cake.

What's on the menu? A $500 million yacht, a seven-star hotel locked down for three nights, and a guest list that reads like a Met Gala got trapped in a group chat with Mar-a-Lago.

The second richest man on Earth may have once driven a Honda Accord, but now he's proudly sailing a superyacht named "Koru" — and Venice is bracing for impact.

Say Yes to the Excess

Bezos, 61, and Sánchez, 55, are expected to tie the knot in late June in Venice, Italy, with speculation swirling that the ceremony may — or may not — take place aboard "Koru," the world's largest sailing yacht.

The U.S. Sun reported that local Italian reports say the $500 million vessel will allegedly be involved in the celebration. Some suggest it's the main venue. Others insist it's just the VIP party barge.

Either way, it's 127 meters of polished wood, chrome, and eyebrow-raising indulgence — the same yacht where Bezos proposed during a South of France vacation in 2023, as reported by PEOPLE.

But don't go looking for them cruising the Grand Canal. Venice has strict regulations that keep mega yachts like "Koru" anchored out near the Arsenale district. That's less romantic lagoon, more industrial scaffolding.

So, for the vows? All signs point to dry land — specifically, the Aman Hotel and the Gritti Palace. Both are already fully booked from June 26–29, and both have previously hosted A-list weddings. (Clooney, for the record, said "I do" at the Aman in 2014 — and Bezos seems determined to one-up him on every front.)

Who's Invited? Only the Rich, the Royal, and the Ridiculously Famous

Let's start with the bride's side: Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Queen Rania of Jordan, and Barbra Streisand.

According to the Daily Mail, Anna Wintour has reportedly helped Sánchez select her wedding dress, allegedly an Oscar de la Renta number — and no, it will not feature a visible bra this time, unlike her infamous Alexander McQueen moment at Trump's inauguration.

The groom's entourage? Try Oprah, Bill Gates, Leonardo DiCaprio, and President Donald Trump himself.

Also potentially attending: Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom (Perry will be on Sánchez's Blue Origin space flight just weeks prior), Gayle King, and film producer Brian Grazer.

It's a mix of star power, space travel, and business tycoons — a social Venn diagram with only one overlapping circle: this billionaire wedding.

The Ring, The Rocket, and The Billion-Dollar Romance

Let's rewind for just a moment to talk about the bling.

Bezos proposed with a 20-carat diamond reportedly worth $2.5 million — so heavy, Sánchez joked that she "kind of blacked out" when she saw it, as reported by The Daily Mail. The couple has been together since 2019, following highly publicized splits from their previous spouses — and more than one tabloid-fueled scandal.

The lead-up to the ceremony isn't exactly traditional either. In May, Sánchez is set to pilot an all-female Blue Origin flight into space, allegedly alongside Katy Perry and others — the ultimate bachelorette getaway if there ever was one.

She's already confirmed she'll take Bezos's surname. "Uh, yes, one hundred percent. I am looking forward to being Mrs. Bezos." she told a Vogue interviewer in 2023, as reported by The Daily Mail.

Glamor in the Face of Logistics

Now for the unglamorous bit: Venice is small, and "Koru" is big. So big that it can't park anywhere near the romantic center of the city. That's forced planners to get creative. Reports say every water taxi in town has been booked out to shuttle guests, and the logistics are being run like a high-level diplomatic summit, as detailed by the Daily Mail.

Between Aman's palazzo suites and Gritti's canal views — with room rates peaking near $25,000 a night — Venice will be glittering with borrowed diamonds and blackout SUVs.

If you're wondering whether any of this feels a bit much, you're not alone.

Even by billionaire standards, this is a maximalist production. It's not a wedding so much as a lifestyle brand relaunch — Bezos & Sánchez: The Eternal Love Luxe Edition.

How It Stacks Up

Let's compare to some other high-profile Italian weddings, as reported by the LA Lista:

George & Amal Clooney, 2014: Same city, same Aman Hotel. Star-studded guest list included top Hollywood A-listers.

Chrissy Teigen & John Legend, 2013: The pair celebrated their wedding on Lake Como. On the big day Chrissy wore a total of three Vera Wang dresses.

Kim Kardashian & Kanye West, 2014: Took place in a Florence castle with entertainment by Andrea Bocelli.

Bezos has managed to outdo nearly everyone in flash and spectacle — and he's doing it his way. Venice, a superyacht, and an epic guest list that doubles as a security nightmare.

The Takeaway

There's something oddly fitting about Bezos choosing Venice — a city slowly sinking under its own grandeur — as the backdrop for his most over-the-top public move yet.

Maybe it's big love. Maybe it's securing a legacy. Or maybe, just maybe, it's the world's most expensive flex.

Either way, one thing's certain: You won't miss this wedding when it happens. And neither will Venice.

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