<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br><br></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">The Italian city of Venice is witnessing intense preparations to host the wedding of billionaire Jeff Bezos and media personality Lauren Sanchez, scheduled for June 2025. The city is filled with excitement, especially among water taxi drivers and luxury hotel staff.<br> Get the latest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads">celebrity ads</a> directly on the Special app, where we show you everything new from international stars. <br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:739/415;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/4e035883-8781-4ef4-8b9a-d218f89feb27.jpeg" alt=""></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Strategic selection of a wedding location</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The choice of Venice reflects Bezos's shrewdness, as it is a city historically associated with the weddings of celebrities such as George and Amal Clooney and Alexandre Arnault. The city's most luxurious hotels, the Palais Aman, the St. Regis, and the Gritti Palace, were also booked to host the guests.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">A-list guest list</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> About 200 prominent figures are expected to attend, most notably:</p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Oprah Winfrey</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Kim Kardashian</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Leonardo DiCaprio</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Bill Gates</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Anna Wintour</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The wedding may be attended by former US President Donald Trump.<br><br></li></ul><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Possible wedding location</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The ceremony is expected to take place on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, where Bezos recently visited the site himself. The location offers complete privacy, making it ideal for a legendary wedding.<br></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Cost and organization</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Despite rumors of a cost of up to $500 million, which Bezos has denied, realistic estimates place the budget at no less than $30 million. The wedding is being planned by Lanza and Baucina, a luxury events company.<br> Enjoy interesting and useful content with an exclusive <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording">podcast</a> that provides you with everything you need to know in just a few minutes via the Special app.<br></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Celebration schedule</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The wedding will span three days (June 26-29) and will include:<br></p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> private parties</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Cultural tours</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Maritime events on Bezos' luxury yacht, "Kuro"</li></ul><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Bridal dress and fashion details</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Lauren Sanchez was spotted in Milan carrying Dolce & Gabbana bags, but her upcoming wedding dress will be designed by Oscar de la Renta, courtesy of Anna Wintour, in a look inspired by Amal Clooney's wedding.<br></p>