Venice's Grand Stage: Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner Lead A-List Wedding Preparations

VENICE, ITALY - The City of Love is about to get a whole lot more loving, but this time it's not just the canals that will be overflowing with romance! Get ready for the most anticipated wedding of the century as Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and his bride-to-be Lauren Sanchez tie the knot in an extravaganza that promises to be nothing short of extraordinary!

First off, let's talk about the A-list arrivals that have already started pouring in. None other than Ivanka Trump and her hubby Jared Kushner were spotted strolling along the picturesque canals, looking absolutely stunning as they took in the sights and sounds of this fairytale city. And trust us, it only gets better from here!

The power couple is just one of the many high-profile guests who've been invited to the three-day Italian wedding extravaganza, which is expected to cost a whopping $48 million! Yes, you read that right - FORTY-EIGHT MILLION DOLLARS! But hey, when you're worth over $224.6 billion like Bezos, it's just another drop in the bucket, right?

As for the guest list, it reads like a who's who of Hollywood A-listers. Orlando Bloom is expected to attend sans his popstar wife Katy Perry (who's currently on tour in Australia), while Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner are also rumored to be attending the festivities. And let's not forget about the iconic Leonardo DiCaprio, Mick Jagger, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Brady, and many more!

But it's not just the celebrities who are getting in on the action - even the Trump family is getting involved! Sources close to the couple reveal that other members of the Trump clan will be joining Ivanka and Jared for this once-in-a-lifetime celebration.

Now, we know what you're thinking: "What about the wedding itself?" Well, let's just say it's going to be a real-life fairytale come true! The ceremony is set to take place on San Georgio Maggiore island, which has been rented out exclusively for the couple. And when we say exclusive, we mean it - Venice has even reserved 60 water taxis and 400 gondolas just for the occasion!

But amidst all the glamour and glitz, there's also a bit of controversy brewing. Protesters from Greenpeace and Everyone Hates Elon have been taking to the streets to voice their concerns about the impact this lavish wedding will have on local residents. "If you can rent Venice for your wedding, you can pay more tax," one giant banner read in St. Mark's Square.

And let's not forget about Bezos' $500 million superyacht, Koru, which has been making waves of its own. The couple even threw a foam party onboard the vessel on Friday - talk about making a splash!

But despite the drama and controversy, it seems like everyone is just trying to make this wedding happen. After all, as Venice mayor Luigi Brugnaro points out, "This city handles 150,000 people a day. George Clooney, François-Henri Pinault and Salma Hayek, Alexandre Arnault, Elton John, and many others got married here." So, who are we to argue with the City of Love?

And speaking of love, did you hear about Bezos' proposal to Sanchez? It's said that he popped the question on his superyacht in May 2023 - talk about a romantic gesture!

But back to the wedding itself. According to sources close to the couple, they've asked guests not to bring any gifts (because let's be real, who needs gifts when you're worth $224.6 billion?). Instead, they'll be making donations to multiple charities working to stop Venice from sinking - because even billionaires care about the environment!

As for the wedding ring alone, it's said to be worth a whopping $5 million! Talk about a pricey piece of jewelry! And let's not forget about the estimated $23-34 million that local businesses are expected to rake in thanks to this extravaganza.

So there you have it - the most anticipated wedding of the century is finally here, and we can't wait to see what kind of drama and glamour unfolds. Stay tuned for more updates from The Scholarly Note (formerly Daily Mail) as this story continues to unfold!