Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 27, 2025 · Entertainment

Lauren Sanchez’s $100k Gown: A Divisive Pre-Wedding Statement!

Lauren Sanchez has been pulling out all the stops ahead of her nuptials in Venice today, to Jeff Bezos 61, and her $100k pre-wedding gown proves no expense was being spared

VENICE WEDDING SHOCKER: Bezos and Sanchez's $46 Million Extravaganza Turns into Disaster as Protests, Rain, and Scaffolding Take Center Stage

The city of Venice is abuzz with excitement as tech billionaire Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sanchez prepare to tie the knot in a three-day extravaganza worth a whopping $46 million. However, things have taken an unexpected turn as protests, rain, and even scaffolding have threatened to mar the opulent celebrations.

Lauren's Stunning Schiaparelli Gown: A Performance Piece or Just a Bit Too Much?

Yesterday, the beauty stepped out for their celebrity-filled rehearsal dinner in a shimmering gold corset gown from Schiaparelli's 2025 couture collection, designed by Daniel Roseberry and titled 'Icarus'

The former journalist looked stunning in her $100,000 golden corset dress from Schiaparelli's 2025 couture collection as she stepped out for the celebrity-filled rehearsal dinner. The shimmering ensemble, designed by Daniel Roseberry and titled 'Icarus,' was embroidered with swirling vines and florals in blue, green, and gold tones against a champagne fabric. Celebrity stylist Rochelle White revealed that Lauren's bold choice was meant to reflect her "unapologetic and extravagant" personality.

"This look is a statement piece, a conversation starter," Rochelle explained. "Lauren knew all eyes would be on her, and this could be a tease of what's to come." Fashion consultant Lisa Talbot described the gown as the perfect blend of opulence and elegance, saying it reflected the weekend's "opulent Italian vibes."

However, Lisa also pointed out that the corset's rigidity might have been slightly cumbersome, overshadowing the subtler surroundings. She concluded: "Lauren has fully leaned into the weekend's opulent Italian vibes, showcasing one of Schiaparelli's most sculptural and Instagram-ready looks yet. It's a couture curtain-raiser worthy of the pre-wedding buzz, elegant, daring, and utterly unforgettable."

The off-the-shoulder figure hugging gown was embroidered with designs of swirling vines and florals in blue, green, and gold tones that were set against a champagne fabric

Protests Galore: Locals Up in Arms Against Bezos' Big Bash

As the nuptials continue to make headlines, protests against the couple's decision to hold their wedding in Venice have been brewing. Activists from groups like Extinction Rebellion and Everyone Hates Elon have taken to the streets, waving placards and banners highlighting the environmental and social injustice of the lavish event.

One campaigner was seen holding a sign reading "The Planet Burns" in Italian as they were forcibly carried away by police. The protests have been ongoing for days, with locals expressing concerns that the wedding will disrupt the city's daily life and even damage its historic infrastructure.

Meanwhile the scale of the nuptial do means it's been dubbed the 'wedding of a century' by some, with the couple having invited some 200 guests for a three-day celebration. The couple have been engaged for a few years

Greenpeace activists unfurled a massive banner in St Mark's Square, featuring an image of Bezos' face alongside the slogan "If You Can Rent Venice for Your Wedding, Then You Can Pay More Tax." The protest was meant to highlight the "environmental and social injustice" of the wedding, with one activist saying: "Bezos encapsulates an economic and social model that is steering us towards collapse."

Rainy Nights and Scaffolding Galore: Bezos' Big Bash Takes a Turn for the Worse

The couple's A-list guests, including Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner, were forced to take cover from the rain during the pre-wedding party on Thursday night. The heavy downpour and intense lightning storms left attendees drenched, with some even taking shelter under umbrellas.

Another major setback threatening the glamorous event has been protests against the couple holding their wedding in the historic Italian city. The couple pictured at a Vanity Fair party earlier this year

As guests dashed for water taxis, strong gusts of winds whipped table cloths away, and waiters scurried for umbrellas to protect VIP attendees. Despite the chaos, Lauren appeared in high spirits, sharing a laugh with her soon-to-be groom as they took refuge inside their water taxi.

Scaffolding has also become an unwelcome guest at the wedding festivities, with the historic Madonna dell Orto church undergoing maintenance work. What guests will first see when they arrive is the bell tower covered in scaffolding, which might not exactly be the grand entrance Bezos and Sanchez had envisioned.

The Couple's Security Squad: Former US Marines Hired to Keep VIP Guests Safe

The couple have already been forced to change one of the venues due to 'rising global tensions', but as news of protests continued to threaten the wedding, the couple still found themselves mired in controversy. Both pictured at the Met Gala last year

As tensions continue to rise, Bezos has reportedly hired a team of former US marines to provide security for the event. With protests planned by angry locals, the billionaire couple will do everything in their power to keep their VVIP guests safe.

The luxurious event has continued to attract huge controversy, with some even speculating that Jeff and Lauren might be using their wedding as a way to "take over" Venice. As one protestor said: "Bezos thinks he can just rent our city for his own selfish desires, but we won't let him get away with it."

The official planners of the event, Lanza & Baucina Limited, have dismissed the protests and insisted they have taken every precaution required to minimize disruption to the city. However, as one local resident quipped: "You can't control the weather, although an Italian saying says a wet bride is a happy and lucky bride."

With all this drama unfolding in the background, it's safe to say that Bezos and Sanchez's big bash has turned into a disaster of epic proportions. Will they be able to salvage their opulent wedding celebrations, or will the protests and rain put a damper on their special day? Only time will tell.