Bezos & Sanchez: From Lavish Wedding to Miami Dining!
BEZOS' BIG SPEND: Jeff and Lauren's Lavish Wedding Extravaganza Causes a Stir
The world's fourth-richest man, Jeff Bezos, has returned to America with his new bride, Lauren Sanchez, following their extravagant European wedding celebration. The billionaire Amazon founder and his former TV anchor wife have been making headlines since the start of their whirlwind romance.
Just days ago, TMZ spotted the power couple enjoying a cozy dinner at AVIV restaurant inside 1 Hotel South Beach in Miami. Sources claim that only Jeff, 61, and Lauren, 55, were present for the intimate meal, accompanied by their security detail. The Israeli cuisine-focused eatery is owned by celebrated chef Michael Solomonov and restaurateur Steve Cook.
This isn't the first time the Bezos-Sanchez duo has made waves in Miami. In fact, Jeff owns three of the coveted 41 homes in Miami's ultra-exclusive Indian Creek Village – a testament to his impressive real estate portfolio.
Their controversial three-day wedding celebration in June drew criticism for its extravagance and perceived lack of environmental responsibility. The nuptials, which took place on San Giorgio Maggiore island, were attended by an A-list guest list featuring the likes of Orlando Bloom, Oprah, Kim Kardashian, and more.
Rumors have been swirling that Bezos is planning to purchase Condé Nast, the parent company of fashion bible Vogue, as a wedding gift for his bride. This speculation comes on the heels of Lauren's appearance as the digital cover star of this month's Vogue, wearing a stunning Dolce & Gabbana wedding gown handpicked by Anna Wintour.
As previously reported by The Scholarly Note, sources close to Bezos have denied claims that he is considering purchasing Condé Nast. However, the recent wave of global redundancies and staff relocations to a WeWork space may raise suspicions about the company's future.
In a surprising move, Jeff and Lauren have reportedly invested in Emmy-nominated actress Sydney Sweeney's new lingerie line. The project may be partly responsible for Sydney's attendance at the Bezos-Sanchez wedding, despite not being friends with the couple. An insider revealed that the lingerie line is set to launch soon, backed by Ben Schwerin, a partner at private equity firm Coatue.
Coatue recently received a $1 billion investment from Bezos and fellow tech mogul Michael Dell via their Coatue Innovation Fund. Sydney's involvement in the project may be seen as a strategic move, given her association with the power couple.
The wedding photoshoot released by Vogue featured Lauren posing braless in Jeff's unbuttoned Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo shirt – a nod to his wedding attire. The stunning images were taken earlier in June, just after the couple's final fittings at the Dolce & Gabbana atelier in Milan.
Lauren revealed that her wedding dress was inspired by Sophia Loren's iconic high-necked lace wedding dress from the 1958 film Houseboat. Her something blue was a special souvenir she brought back from her spaceflight with Blue Origin, while her something borrowed were the stunning Dolce & Gabbana Alta Gioielleria Miracolo earrings.
The article is sure to raise eyebrows about Bezos' spending habits and potential business moves. With his reputation as one of the world's most generous philanthropists, it will be interesting to see how this latest development unfolds.
