Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 29, 2025 · Entertainment

Kylie Jenner's Leopard Look: VIPs Depart Venice After Bezos-Sanchez Wedding Extravaganza!

Kylie (pictured) and Kendall Jenner , Orlando Bloom and Leonardo DiCaprio led the star-studded departures from Venice on Sunday morning

VENICE, ITALY - THE WEDDING OF THE CENTURY: BEZOS AND SANCHA TAKE OVER VENICE IN A $20M EXTRAVAGANZA!

The sun-kissed city of Venice was abuzz with glamour and excitement as the world's richest man, Jeff Bezos, tied the knot with his stunning girlfriend, Lauren Sanchez, in a three-day extravaganza that left onlookers green with envy. The lavish affair, estimated to have cost a whopping $20 million, brought together A-list celebrities, billionaire moguls, and power players from around the globe.

As the clock struck midnight on Friday, Bezos, 61, exchanged vows with Sanchez, 55, in an intimate ceremony on San Giorgio Maggiore island. The nuptials were preceded by two days of non-stop partying, featuring a star-studded guest list that read like a Who's Who of Hollywood and Silicon Valley.

Described as the 'wedding of a century,' the 61-year-old Amazon founder and the former journalist, 55, exchanged vows in front of nearly 200 VIPs on San Giorgio Maggiore island in Venice, Italy , on Friday (Orlando pictured)

A-List Celebrities Flock to Venice

Kylie Jenner, looking effortlessly chic in a leopard print top and matching tight-fitted jeans, was spotted making her departure from the Italian city alongside her seven-year-old daughter Stormi. Sister Kendall, rocking a low-cut tank top, capri pants, and jelly sandals, was seen walking hand-in-hand with her own personal stylist, Jamie Mizrahi.

Orlando Bloom, still riding high on his recent split from Katy Perry, flashed a wide grin as he climbed into a water taxi alongside model girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti. Leonardo DiCaprio, looking every inch the movie star in a button-up shirt and several pendant necklaces, was seen sipping cocktails poolside with celebrity pals Tom Brady and Orlando.

The nuptials began on Thursday with the first of three days of parties in Venice, followed by the intimate ceremony on Friday and then a star-studded rave (Sanchez pictured)

The Kardashian Crew Makes an Appearance

Kris Jenner, mother of the famous Kardashian-Jenner clan, was spotted leaving Venice arm-in-arm with Oprah Winfrey. The two women looked like they were having the time of their lives, laughing and chatting as they walked down the dock alongside Gayle King. Kim and Khloe Kardashian, meanwhile, made a swift exit from the city, beating the traffic back to Los Angeles.

Billionaires Unite

Around 200 of the world's wealthiest people were gathering for a final night's fun, and many of the VIP guests were spotted bidding goodbye to the Italian city the following morning

Bill Gates, looking every bit the tech entrepreneur in a simple black polo shirt and black trousers, was spotted making his departure from Venice alongside girlfriend Paula Hurd. François-Henri Pinault, CEO of Kering, joined Bezos' fellow billionaire Barry Diller at the airport, as they bid farewell to the Italian city.

The Wedding That Stopped Traffic

Bezos and Sanchez's big day was a masterclass in understated elegance, with the bride revealing that her wedding dress was inspired by Sophia Loren's iconic high-necked lace gown from the 1958 film Houseboat. The groom, meanwhile, had begged to see his bride before the ceremony, but she remained tight-lipped until the big reveal.

Kylie commanded attention as she made her departure, sporting a leopard print top and matching tight-fitted jeans as she climbed into a waiting water taxi

As guests arrived at the reception, they were treated to the stirring sounds of trumpets, violins, and a soulful Gospel choir. Opera singer Matteo Bocelli kicked off the wedding reception with a heartfelt tribute, opening his set with Elvis Presley's timeless classic I Can't Help Falling in Love With You.

The Bezos-Sanchez Love Story

Bezos and Sanchez first met when both were married to other people - Bezos to MacKenzie Scott, and Sanchez to Doug Emhoff. The billionaire had personally confirmed that he and Sanchez are already legally married, with the couple signing a pre-nuptial agreement to protect his $244 billion fortune.

The makeup mogul looked ever the doting mother as she walked hand-in-hand with her seven-year-old daughter Stormi, who she brought along on the lavish trip

As the night wore on, guests danced the night away under the stars, cheered by the stirring sounds of Whitney Houston's Higher Love. It was, without a doubt, the wedding of the century - and one that will be remembered for years to come.

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While sister Kendall also was seen making her way down the dock, looking effortlessly styling in a lowcut tank top, capri pants and the latest footwear trend - jelly sandals

Following behind her was Hollywood stars Orlando, 48, and Leo, 50, who jumped into a water taxi alongside Leo's model girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti, 27 (pictured)

Orlando flashed a wide grin as he climbed in the boat, wearing a button-up shirt left open to reveal a white vest underneath and several pendant necklaces

Hollywood's newest bachelor embraced his new single status on the Italian getaway, coming just after news broke that he and his fiancée Katy Perry, 40, had called off their engagement

The Pirates of the Caribbean star was spotted in the back of a Venetian water taxi with a woman on Thursday, who was later revealed to be Jamie Mizrahi, 36, who was actually a former stylist for Katy and Meghan Markle

While Leo continued his attempts to go unrecognisable as he left for the airport, pulling his trademark baseball cap down as low as possible, and adding the hood of his zip-up jumper over the top, to cover as much of his famous face as possible

In contrast, girlfriend Vittoria put on a leggy display in a fashionable summer minidress, as she received a helping hand onto the boat

The model added a pair of trendy black sunglasses, and was spotted standing at the back of the boat as it sped to the mainland, chatting to Orlando

NFL legend Tom appeared to make his exit at the same time, looking relaxed in a green T-shirt and black cargo pants

Kylie and Kendall's mother Kris Jenner, was also spotted leaving arm-in-arm with Oprah Winfrey, with the two women walking down the dock alongside Gayle King and Kris' boyfriend Corey Gamble

The Kardashian family matriarch looked in high spirits, wearing a jungle-patterned jacket and trouser co-ord and hiding behind black shades

While Oprah looked chic in all-white, as she wrapped an arm around Kris' shoulders and listened intently to her pal

BFF Gayle - who memorably went on Bezos' Blue Origin spaceflight alongside Sanchez - caught the eye in a multi-coloured striped dress that showcased her slender frame

Among the star-studded guests at the $20M nuptials were Kris' fellow daughters Kim and Khloe Kardashian, however they left the nuptials early, making a swift exit on Saturday

Bill Gates was also spotted making his exit from the Italian city, still looking cheerful after the extravagant 72-hour nuptials

The Microsoft founder and billionaire kept comfortable in a simple black polo neck and trousers with a matching baseball cap

Bill was joined by his glamorous girlfriend Paula Hurd, 62, - who he has been dating since 2023 - who looked effortlessly elegant as she matched with Bill in another all-in-black ensemble

CEO of Kering and fellows billionaire, François-Henri Pinault was among those spotted arriving at Venice airport after the celebrations had finally come to an end (pictured)

And another of Bezos' billionaire guests, Barry Diller was stood at the dock of the airport, ahead of his flight back home (pictured)

Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner were also spotted making their exit, after arriving in Italian city on Tuesday

The couple flew in with their three children, Arabella Rose, 13, Joseph Frederick, 10, and Theodore James, eight, while sister-in-law Karlie Kloss - who is married to Jared's brother Joshua, also was a guest

The First Daughter is one of the most insulated guests at the wedding and was seen with her Secret Service detail

The wedding, held two years after Bezos proposed to Sanchez aboard his $500million superyacht, was described as 'extremely intimate' with a strict no-phone policy - with around 70 of the 200 guests being family members

The wedding, held two years after Bezos proposed to Sanchez aboard his $500million superyacht, was described as 'extremely intimate' with a strict no-phone policy - with around 70 of the 200 guests being family members

Houseboat. She also revealed that Bezos had begged to see her in the gown, but as is tradition for most brides, she explained that she wasn't going to let him lay his eyes upon it until the big day.

The only images that emerged of the nuptials came via Sanchez's official Instagram account - and photos of guests leaving the night-time celebrations were scarce

The wedding, held two years after Bezos proposed to Sanchez aboard his $500million superyacht, was described as 'extremely intimate' with a strict no-phone policy - with around 70 of the 200 guests being family members