Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 25, 2025 · Entertainment

Venice Shocker: Jeff Bezos' $20M Wedding Not Legally Binding?

Billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are all smiles as they arrive in Venice ahead their much anticipated wedding

Scoop of the Century: Amazon Billionaire Jeff Bezos' Lavish Wedding Sparks Controversy and Speculation

In a jaw-dropping turn of events, the $20 million wedding extravaganza of Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and his sweetheart Lauren Sanchez has sent shockwaves through the world of celebrity gossip. And, as it turns out, there may be more to this nuptial spectacle than meets the eye.

According to insiders at Venice City Hall, the couple's big day may not be legally binding after all - due to a glaring oversight that has left officials scratching their heads. It seems that Bezos and Sanchez failed to appoint a registrar for the ceremony, making their union potentially invalid under Italian law.

Famous guests are starting to arrive at the venue

But before we dive into the juicy details, let's set the scene: on Friday, more than 200 A-list guests - including Ivanka Trump, Leonardo Di Caprio, Oprah Winfrey, and Katie Perry - will descend upon Venice to witness what promises to be the wedding of the century. The venue? None other than the breathtakingly beautiful Cini Foundation building on the island of San Giorgio.

And yet, despite the lavish preparations and astronomical price tag, there are whispers that this wedding may not be as official as it seems. When questioned about the matter, a senior town hall official candidly revealed that there is no application for a wedding, and therefore any ceremony they hold will not be recognized under Italian law. Ouch!

But Bezos and Sanchez aren't letting a little thing like legality get in the way of their love - or their party. The couple has reportedly invited 200 guests to join them for a weekend of celebrations, with around 90 private jets set to land in local airports just for the occasion.

The four-day extravaganza will be attended by some 200 A-Listers

And what about the infamous Cini Foundation building? Well, according to sources close to the event, it's not even an authorized wedding venue! Talk about a plot twist!

As the big day approaches, speculation is rife. Will Bezos and Sanchez actually tie the knot, or is this just a lavish celebration in disguise? And what about the controversy surrounding the city of Venice being "bought" for three days to accommodate the couple's nuptials?

In a move that has left many questioning the motives behind the wedding, local authorities have been working overtime to secure the area and ensure the safety of the 200 VIPs attending. With extra police and added security measures in place, it's clear that this is no ordinary celebration.

The Aman hotel has built a private jetty for the lucky 48 guests who will be staying there for the Bezos wedding. Pictured: A gondola carries tourists in front of the Aman Hotel along the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, ahead of festivities in the lagoon city reportedly linked to a wedding celebration for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez

But not everyone is thrilled about the wedding extravaganza. In fact, a group of activists has already vowed to disrupt the event by blocking canals and scattering inflatable crocodiles along the way. Who knew weddings could be so... dramatic?

As the world waits with bated breath for Bezos and Sanchez's big day, one thing is certain: this wedding will go down in history as one of the most talked-about (and potentially controversial) events of the century.

Stay tuned for further updates on this juicy saga - only on The Scholarly Note.

Billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are all smiles

This picture taken on June 24, 2025 shows a poster calling for a protest against Bezos' wedding pasted on a mail box in Venice

ared Kushner and wife Ivanka Trump enter a water taxi after arriving at Marco Polo airport at ahead of the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez on June 24

This has left locals speculating that Bezos may have booked the venue based on seeing pictures on Google without realising it is currently being repaired

Lauren Sanchez is helped off the boat

Billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are all smiles as they arrive in Venice ahead their much anticipated wedding

The luxury hotel Aman in Venice, Italy, 25 June 2025, where Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos arrived by boat. Venice will host the wedding of Bezos and his fiancee journalist Lauren Sanchez in the coming days