When was the last time you went to a wedding? How was it?
Have you ever been to Italy?
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celebrations
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including many famous people
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Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, and his partner Lauren Sánchez, tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in Venice on Friday.
The event was a grand three-day celebration that attracted global attention. The couple chose the picturesque island of San Giorgio Maggiore, located just off Venice’s iconic St. Mark’s Square, as the primary venue for their wedding.
There were about 200 guests: a mix of family, close friends, and an impressive list of celebrities, making it a truly star-studded gathering. The guest list read like a who’s who of Hollywood and business, including actors such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Orlando Bloom, media moguls Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King, sports icon Tom Brady, and tech titan Bill Gates.
Lauren Sánchez wore a breathtaking custom Dolce & Gabbana wedding gown, which featured a high neck, a long, flowing train, and delicate lace sleeves. Her dress was inspired by Sophia Loren’s iconic outfit in the 1958 film “Houseboat.” Jeff Bezos complemented her elegance in a classic black tuxedo.
The extravagant celebration, estimated to have cost between $50 million and $63 million, was not without its controversy. Local Venetian residents launched the “No Space for Bezos” campaign. They’re upset about overtourism and the disregard for the local community’s needs, highlighting a growing tension between private events and the preservation of Venice’s unique cultural and social fabric.
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To “tie the knot” is an idiom which means “to get married”.
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Venice protesters claim victory in Bezos-Sanchez wedding venue change | CNN
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