Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Marry in Intimate Venice Ceremony Surrounded by A-List Guests

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are officially husband and wife.

The Amazon founder and the former broadcast journalist turned philanthropist and space traveler said “I do” in a private, elegantly orchestrated ceremony on Friday, June 27, on the historic island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice, Italy. The couple, known for their high-profile relationship and growing presence in philanthropy and aerospace innovation, brought a new level of glamour to the storied canals of Venice, hosting one of the most talked-about weddings of the year.

Sánchez, 55, confirmed the news by updating her Instagram bio to read “Lauren Sánchez Bezos” and sharing the first look at her wedding gown: a stunning custom Dolce & Gabbana lace creation. The mermaid-style dress featured a high neckline, sheer long sleeves, and a conservative silhouette that Sánchez said was a surprising yet authentic reflection of herself.

“It is a departure from what people expect — from what I expect — but it’s very much me,” she told Vogue, which featured the gown on its cover. “It’s so elegant. It’s timeless.”

She added that she expected Bezos to be “pleasantly surprised” by her choice, and was focused on crafting a wedding that felt classic and meaningful rather than flashy.

The ceremony itself was described as “extremely intimate,” with roughly 200 guests—70 of whom were family members. In a deeply personal touch, Sánchez was escorted down the aisle by her sons, Nikko and Evan, while her daughter, Ella, served as her maid of honor and delivered a reading. All three children, whom Sánchez shares with her ex-husband Patrick Whitesell, were also dressed by Dolce & Gabbana.

Bezos, 61, looked dapper in a traditional black tuxedo and was photographed beaming as he boarded a water taxi en route to the ceremony. The couple exchanged vows against the romantic backdrop of Venice’s famed skyline, arriving by boat and departing in true cinematic fashion.

Among the high-wattage guest list were Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King, Ivanka Trump, Karlie Kloss, and Bill Gates. Earlier in the day, Khloé Kardashian and Kris Jenner turned heads with their fashion-forward looks, while stars like Sydney Sweeney and Orlando Bloom were seen roaming the city’s historic streets ahead of the festivities.

On the eve of the wedding, the couple hosted a welcome party in a secluded cloister near the Madonna dell’Orto church. Guests arrived by boat—nearly 30 water taxis formed a convoy along the Grand Canal—and were treated to authentic Neapolitan pizza made on-site by a renowned chef. Sánchez wore a golden satin gown from Schiaparelli’s Spring-Summer 2025 Haute Couture collection, which she later described on Instagram as her “pre-wedding dress.”

Stefano Gabbana, one half of the Italian fashion house behind the bride’s custom gown, told Vogue that Sánchez was clear about her vision from the start. “She wanted a very classic and elegant wedding. She didn’t want something flashy or bling bling,” Gabbana said.

Although the couple broke from many traditional rituals, Sánchez did include one symbolic gesture: a tribute to the experience that forever changed her perspective—space travel.

Her “something blue,” she revealed, was a token from her Blue Origin flight, which she completed in 2023. She brought back a secret souvenir from her time in orbit to gift to Bezos on their wedding day.

“It was one of the most profound experiences I’ve ever had in my life,” Sánchez said. “Seeing Earth from space… Jeff said, ‘It’s gonna change you more than you think,’ and it completely has—visually, spiritually.”

The wedding marks the culmination of a whirlwind relationship that has evolved under the intense glare of public interest. Since confirming their relationship in 2019, Bezos and Sánchez have become one of the most recognizable couples in business and media. They’ve traveled the world, championed charitable causes through the Bezos Earth Fund, and even ventured beyond the planet’s atmosphere together.

But their wedding in Venice, despite its guest list and designer details, was not about spectacle—it was about intimacy and transformation. In choosing to celebrate their union with a close circle and deeply personal touches, the couple appeared to prioritize meaning over extravagance.

That said, the setting was nothing short of cinematic. San Giorgio Maggiore, with its Renaissance church and sweeping views of the Venetian lagoon, offered a timeless backdrop for the ceremony. Photographers captured Sánchez boarding a water taxi in a white suit and headscarf earlier that day, waving and blowing a kiss to cameras—a gesture that blended old-Hollywood glamour with modern elegance.

The event capped off days of speculation and star-studded sightings across Venice, as celebrities and power players descended upon the city. Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Brady, Kim Kardashian, and Kylie Jenner were all spotted arriving earlier in the week, fueling rumors of a lavish destination affair.

As the newlyweds continue their life together, one thing is clear: Jeff and Lauren Bezos have written a love story that is as bold as their ambitions—and just as captivating.