Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez wedding party venue changed over fear of protests; new venue revealed

A high-profile wedding celebration party for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez has been moved from central Venice to a more secure, isolated location, reports Reuters. The report quotes sources familiar with the matter who said that the venue change comes due to fears of protests and safety concerns. Originally planned for Cannaregio, a bustling nightlife area in Venice, the wedding party has now been shifted to the Arsenale — a 14th-century former shipyard in the Castello district. Protestors welcomed the party venue change. “The news that Bezos has run away from the Misericordia is a great victory for us,” said Tommaso Cacciari, a leader of the “No Space for Bezos” campaign, referring to the Scuola Grande della Misericordia, the initially chosen venue.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding venue

According to a report by The Sun, the couple has reportedly chosen a stunning open-air theater on a Venetian island as their wedding venue. “The word is that they have booked the theater which has been restored,” a source told the publication. "It's not your usual venue for a wedding, it would be iconic,” the source added.

"Everyone is talking about the wedding and it's going to be a huge celebration."

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez wedding dates

The wedding celebrations are expected to take place over three days, likely from June 26 to 28. While the exact date of the wedding is not known yet, rumours suggest that the couple may tie the knot on June 27.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez wedding guest list

According to reports, nearly 90 private jets are expected to land in the Italian city. The Guardian reports that Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka, her husband, Jared Kushner, and their children are among the first guests to arrive. The family is reportedly staying at the St Regis, close to St Mark’s Square.Other VIPs expected to attend include Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey, Eva Longoria, and Orlando Bloom, with Bill Gates, Mick Jagger, and Elton John also possibly on the guest list.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez wedding cost

The wedding is rumoured to cost around $9.5 to $ 11 million, the NewsNation reports. This estimated cost is based on various calculations, including expenses for hair, the dress, flowers, and the wedding planner.As per CEOWorld, top-tier wedding planners like Colin Cowie can charge up to 20% of the total wedding cost to organize a flawless multi-day celebration — which means for a wedding costing at least $9.5 million, his fee could be a staggering $2 million. Dress, hair, makeup and flowers may make up to $525,000.