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PICTORIAL: Jeff Bezos weds Lauren Sanchez in star-studded ceremony in Venice

Ngozika Onah
Jeff Bezos marries Lauren Sanchez in star-studded wedding in Venice.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has tied the knot with media personality Lauren Sánchez in a lavish private ceremony on San Giorgio Island in Venice, Italy.

The star-studded celebration, held on Friday, was attended by around 250 guests, including major figures from business, politics, and entertainment. Notable attendees included Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Eric Schmidt, Usher, Tom Brady, Orlando Bloom, Jewel, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

Bezos looked sharp in a classic black tuxedo and bow tie, while Sánchez dazzled in a custom-designed Dolce & Gabbana gown.

Oprah Winfrey. Credit: Getty Images

A tuxedo-clad Bezos waved from a small motor boat. Credit: Getty Image

US singer-songwriter Usher with American football star Tom Brady. Credit: Getty Images

Fashion designer Domenico Dolce, who helped to dress Sanchez for her big day. Credit: Reuters

Actor Orlando Bloom posed for photographers as he leaves the event. Credit: Reuters

Kim and Khloe Kardashian shared pictures from the event, and were later photographed speeding away in a water taxi. Credit: Reuters

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Khloe Kardashian and her mother Kris Jenner braved the heat as the mercury rose in Venice. Credit: Getty Images
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, daughter of US President Donald Trump, donned evening wear. Getty Images.

A standout moment of the evening was a live performance by Matteo Bocelli, son of opera icon Andrea Bocelli, who serenaded the couple with a love ballad.

Sánchez later confirmed the celebration with a romantic photo shared on Instagram, accompanied by a heart emoji.

The ceremony took place against the stunning Venetian backdrop of San Giorgio Island, with views of the historic Doge’s Palace across the water.