Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 12, 2025 · Entertainment

$600 Million Bells and Whistles: Inside Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sanchez’s Lavish Wedding Plans

Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos are reportedly set to tie the knot in an lavish Italian wedding in June, with A-listers, politicians, and business leaders expected to descend upon Venice

JEFF BEZOS' WEDDING TO LAUREN SANCHEZ: THE MOST EXPENSIVE, STAR-STUDDED CELEBRATION OF THE YEAR!

The billionaire power couple, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, are set to tie the knot in a lavish ceremony that will leave everyone green with envy. And, let's be real, it's going to be a wedding for the ages!

As the couple gets ready to say "I do" later this month in Venice, Italy, rumors are swirling about the A-list guest list, which includes some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry, Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Jared Kushner, and Ivanka Trump are just a few of the celebrities rumored to be on the invite list.

The Amazon founder's $500 million superyacht Koru will reportedly be moored at San Basilio ¿ the closest the giant vessel can get to the center of Venice due to regulations to protect the city's fragile ecosystem

But it's not just the guests that will make this wedding unforgettable – it's the jaw-dropping price tag! Wedding experts at TheScholarlyNote.com have estimated that Bezos and Sanchez's big day could cost anywhere from $15 million to $20 million, depending on the venue, decorations, and celebrity headcount.

So, what can you expect from this extravagant celebration? Let's break it down:

Entertainment: Expect a star-studded performance by none other than Beyoncé or Andrea Bocelli! And with performer costs, stage equipment, sound equipment, and licensing costs, we're talking at least $3 million to $5 million.

The bride and groom will reportedly take over the island of San Giorgio Maggiore for the wedding day itself, fully booking up five luxury hotels and every water taxi in Venice

Transportation: With A-listers attending, private jet travel, superyacht transfers, or helicopter landings will be the mode of transportation. This could cost anywhere from $500,000 to $2 million, depending on security and logistics.

Wedding Dress: Lauren is no stranger to expensive clothing, so it's no surprise that her wedding dress will be a custom couture masterpiece worth at least $500,000 to $1 million. And with several wardrobe changes, accessories, and styling personnel driving the cost up, we're talking upwards of $1 million.

Floristry and Décor: The couple has booked the Scuola Grande della Misericordia for their wedding weekend celebration – a venue that comes with an eye-watering price tag of $20 million. Add in extravagant flower installations, luxury rentals, and custom décor, and we're talking at least $1 million to $3 million.

Lauren is no stranger to some expensive clothing, often donning a designer outfit on the red carpet. Pictured here attending the star-studded pre-inauguration candlelight dinner at the National Building Museum in a glittering black strapless Dolce & Gabbana gown

Photographers and Content: With over 10 photographers capturing the magic of the day, plus a focus on creating editorial-worthy content, this could cost upwards of $250,000 to $500,000.

Catering: Michelin-quality menu, flown-in produce, and culinary staff for an occasional event? This could cost anywhere from $500,000 to $1 million. Add in upscale wine pairings and nighttime luxury bites, and we're talking a total of at least $1 million.

Planner: A Hollywood-style event planner organizing this production will charge a percentage of the bill, which could amount to up to $2 million. Plus, staffing costs will add to the total.

Scuola Grande della Misericordia in Venice Italy will be the site of the 'wedding of the year' when Sanchez and Bezos get married

Wedding Favors: Guests won't be walking away empty-handed from this wedding! High-end takeaways like one-of-a-kind pieces from brands like Hermès or custom gift sets could cost anywhere from $200,000 to $500,000.

This is going to be a wedding that will go down in history as the most extravagant and star-studded of all time. And with Bezos' $500 million superyacht, "Koru," moored at San Basilio, it's clear that nothing but the best will do for this power couple.

Bezos and Sanchez went public with their relationship in 2019 and got engaged in May 2023. He proposed with a $2.5 million diamond ring so big Lauren admitted she "kind of blacked out" when she saw it. The loved-up couple then celebrated their engagement with a star-studded party at Diane von Furstenberg and Barry Diller's Beverly Hills mansion in November 2023, with guests including Kim Kardashian, Robert Pattinson, and Oprah Winfrey.

Kunal added that high-end wedding photographers usually cost between $100,000 to $250,000

The two have had their fair share of drama, with Lauren having gone through a string of famous romances to finally find her one. Bezos was previously married to novelist MacKenzie Scott, with whom he split in 2019 after it emerged he had been romancing Lauren. The two walked down the aisle together in 2005 and have two children, Evan Whitesell (born 2006) and Eleanor Whitesell (born 2008).

Stay tuned for more updates on this celebrity wedding extravaganza!

Although their attendance isn't confirmed, it is rumored that stars such as Orlando Bloom and his wife Katy Perry, Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump have been invited

'A Hollywood-style event planner organizing a production of this magnitude (possibly across several nations or destinations) would be in the range of $250,000 to $500,000 plus, in addition to the cost of staffing,' he said