Jeff Bezos, the Amazon titan whose $190 billion fortune makes him the world’s third-richest man, and Lauren Sánchez, the Emmy-winning journalist turned high-flying fiancée, are gearing up for what’s shaping up to be the wedding of 2025. Set for this summer in Venice, Italy, aboard Bezos’s jaw-dropping $500 million superyacht Koru, this ultra-exclusive event promises to blend billionaire extravagance with Hollywood glamour. Invitations have hit the mailboxes of an elite A-list crew—think Eva Longoria, Oprah Winfrey, Kim Kardashian, and more—making it a guest list that’s as dazzling as the Venetian canals. After a two-year engagement, the couple’s Italian “I do’s” are poised to redefine destination weddings. Here’s everything we know about this blockbuster celebration shaking up celebrity news in 2025.
The Invite Drop Heard ‘Round the World
On March 23, 2025, reports broke that Bezos and Sánchez had finally sent out their wedding invites, ending months of speculation. The guest list reads like a who’s who of power and fame: Eva Longoria, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian, and Jewel are confirmed attendees, per sources close to the couple. But it doesn’t stop there—Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner, Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenberg, producer Brian Grazer, and models Brooks Nader and Camila Morrone also snagged the golden tickets. “It’s not just a wedding—it’s Davos meets the Met Gala on a yacht,” one insider quipped to The Economic Times.
The exclusivity’s no surprise. Bezos, 61, and Sánchez, 55, have hobnobbed with the elite since their romance went public in 2019. Their 2023 engagement parties—one at Diane von Furstenberg’s Beverly Hills estate, another aboard Koru off Positano—drew Leonardo DiCaprio, Bill Gates, and Queen Rania of Jordan. With Venice as the backdrop and a billionaire’s budget, this summer affair’s set to outshine even those star-packed bashes.
Love on the High Seas
Bezos and Sánchez’s love story is as lavish as their wedding plans. They met in the mid-2010s through Sánchez’s then-husband, Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell, and went public in 2019 after both finalized divorces—Bezos from MacKenzie Scott, Sánchez from Whitesell. In May 2023, Bezos proposed aboard Koru, a 417-foot, three-masted sailing yacht that’s the tallest of its kind, with a 30-carat diamond ring estimated at $3–5 million. “I blacked out a bit,” Sánchez told Vogue of the moment she found it under her pillow.
Since then, they’ve been fixtures on the global jet-set circuit—St. Barts, the South of France, and Italy’s Amalfi Coast, often aboard Koru with its helipad-equipped support yacht. Their engagement unfolded across two epic parties: a Beverly Hills blowout and a Positano yacht fête where DiCaprio, Kris Jenner, and Robert Pattinson toasted the couple. Now, Venice—a city of romance and history—hosts their nuptials, likely on Koru’s deck, with its pool and panoramic views. “It’s a bold move, very on-brand for their power-player image,” a source told Radar Online.
The A-List Extravaganza
The guest list isn’t just star-studded—it’s a flex of influence. Oprah, a media titan, and Gayle King bring gravitas; Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian add reality-TV royalty. Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, longtime Koru pals, promise a pop-culture punch, while Eva Longoria and Jewel sprinkle Hollywood charm. Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner—spotted at Trump’s January 2025 inauguration alongside Bezos and Sánchez—hint at political clout. Fashion moguls Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenberg, plus models Brooks Nader and Camila Morrone, round out a crowd that’s “burning up phone lines” to secure invites, per Radar Online’s Rob Shuter.
Sánchez’s inner circle shines, too. Her sister Elena Sánchez Blair, a “second mom” to her kids, and ex Tony Gonzalez with wife Tobie—frequent Koru guests—are locks. Bezos’s four kids with Scott and Sánchez’s three (Nikko with Gonzalez, Evan and Ella with Whitesell) will likely join the family affair. Whispers of Donald Trump attending swirl, given Bezos’s inauguration front-row seat, though NDAs keep details hush-hush.
The Billionaire Treatment
No expense will be spared—Bezos’s wealth guarantees it. Koru, costing $500 million with $25 million annual upkeep (Forbes), is a floating palace—think multiple decks, a pool, and luxe cabins for 18 guests (others will bunk nearby). Sánchez’s gown, reportedly Oscar de la Renta, echoes her white mermaid dress from the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars party—corseted, curve-hugging, and dripping in drama. Bridal stylist Barbara Letizia predicts “beading, crystals, and a long train,” per Daily Mail, with a glitzy mini-dress for the reception.
Rumors of a $600 million Aspen wedding in December 2024 were squashed by Bezos on X—“Completely false”—but this Italian bash could still top that figure. “It’s the event of the decade,” Shuter wrote, with reps begging for client invites. Food? Think Michelin-starred feasts. Music? Maybe Jewel, who sang at their engagement, or a surprise headliner. “They’ve had two years to plan the ultimate celebration,” a source told TMZ.
Why Venice, Why Now?
Venice is no random pick. The couple’s love for Italy—engagement in Positano, vacations in Capri—makes it a sentimental choice. The city’s canals and Renaissance vibes suit their luxe aesthetic, and Koru’s Italian coast cruises seal the deal. Summer 2025 aligns with a packed celebrity wedding calendar—think Justin Theroux’s Mexico nuptials—but Bezos and Sánchez’s clout sets them apart. “It’s about flexing influence as much as love,” an insider told Radar Online.
Shreveport’s 50 Cent aside, 2025’s entertainment scene craves spectacle. Bezos’s Blue Origin rocket launch in February (CNN) and Sánchez’s upcoming space trip with Katy Perry (People) keep them in the spotlight. This wedding’s a capstone—a billionaire’s bid to merge tech, Hollywood, and power into one unforgettable night.
The Stakes and the Buzz
Risks loom—logistics on a yacht, paparazzi swarms—but Bezos’s team thrives on precision. X is electric: “Jeff and Lauren’s wedding gonna be bigger than the Met Gala,” one post gushed. Another joked, “Poor people invited? Nah, just Leo and Kim.” SEO gold like “Bezos Sánchez wedding,” “Venice celebrity nuptials,” and “A-list guest list 2025” will dominate Google. Clips of Koru docking or Sánchez’s dress reveal? Viral TikTok bait.
Final Thoughts
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s Venice vow swap isn’t just a wedding—it’s a cultural event. From Eva Longoria to Ivanka Trump, the A-listers aboard Koru will toast a love story born in scandal (Bezos’s 2019 divorce made headlines) and cemented in splendor. “They’re demonstrably in love,” Barry Diller told Vogue. With no expense spared and the world watching, this summer Italian affair’s poised to be 2025’s pinnacle of luxe. Buckle up—all roads lead to Venice.
