With and Jeff Bezos already installed in Venice and the guests VIP to arrive in strength, the festivities around the couple’s long -awaited marriage can finally start.
The event is expected to take place by Saturday, bringing together about 200 guests to celebrate the marriage of the Billionaire of Amazon and the former journalist after two years of engagement. According to Reuters, celebrations are estimated at about 40 to 48 million euros. On Thursday, Venice Tourism Councilor Simone Venturini told CNN that the city is expected to collect “20 to 30 million euros with parties, organizations and events” throughout the week.
It is not yet known when the couple will legally marry (or if you have done it in the US, before this party week). A spokesman for the mayor of the Mayor of Venice told CNN on Thursday that the city did not receive any official request from the couple, which indicates that this week’s events will be ceremonial and not legally binding.
Oprah Winfrey with other wedding guests, while on Gritti Palace Hotel in Venice (Associated Press)
During the festivities, Sanchez is expected to parade a series of luxury visuals. He was seen leaving the five-star Aman hotel on Wednesday, in a luxury aquatic taxi, wearing a vintage dress from Alexander McQueen’s shoulder in one of his first appearances in the city. Already on Thursday, he opted for a sparkling broca-backed dress from SchiaParelli’s latest couture collection.
Celebrities coming
Ivanka Trump, accompanied by her husband Jared Kushner and her children, was photographed on Wednesday, while Kim Kardashian arrived on Thursday with sister Khloe and mother Kris Jenner-being seen later talking to actor Orlando Bloom. Oprah Winfrey and the former NFL Tom Brady quarterback were also among the VIPs who boarded on aquatic taxis at the airport. Bill Gates and Kendall and Kylie Jenner were also sighted on arrival.
Kim Kardashian arrived in Venice on Thursday (Associated Press)
On Thursday afternoon, several famous guests were seen leaving the Gritti Palace Hotel, already dressed for the events of the first night. Kim Kardashian opted for a tight snake -skinned look, while Ivanka Trump wore a Cocktail dress with La Renta Oscar Cherry Flower. Usher were also seen in a cream with a low-desoated Burgundy shirt, and Leonardo DiCaprio, who tried to hide with a black cap.
A constantly changing program
With the constant threat of protests, places and plans may remain flexible, but official events are expected to begin on Thursday night at the medieval cloister of Madonna Dell’Orto, according to Reuters. A traffic ordinance from the City Council of Venice seems to confirm this information, with the pedestrian traffic banned around the fourteenth century Cathedral – which houses several works by the Tintoretto Venetian painter – from late afternoon to midnight.
Venice’s famous streets and canals have already welcomed several high profile marriages, including those of François-Henri Pinault and Salma Hayek-Pinault in 2009, George and Amal Clooney in 2014, and Alexandre Arnault with Géraldine Guyot in 2021. But protests associated with the group in Space for Bezos have already changed part of the threat of blocks in Forced channels the change of one of the weekend events of a central and grand space to an old shipyard around the city, according to the group.
The daughter of the president of the United States, Ivanka Trump, and her husband, Jared Kushner, are among the Associated Press guests)
The elaborate marriage is being organized by Lanza and Baucina – the same ones who planned and coordinated the glamorous Clooney Union in Venice – who told CNN that their customers’ instructions went to minimize “any disturbance to the city,” insisting on the massive use of local suppliers to set up the event.
The couple is resorting to about 80% of local products and services, including Rosa Salva Pastry, the oldest confectionery in Venice, and memories of Murano Glass Designer, Laguna B.
About 30 of the city’s luxury aquatic taxis – a total of 280 – will also be reserved. One of the drivers told CNN that he was hired from 25 to 30 June to “a big wedding,” but refused to give more details. The gondolas will also be available, with the Gondaleiros Association of the city confirming that they are ready for the event.
The details about Sanchez’s wedding dress will undoubtedly be one of the best kept secrets of the ceremony. Italian brand Dolce & Gabbana is the main favorite – with Dolce Dolce photographed at Esplanade Riva Lounge in Venice on Thursday – although Oscar de La Renta is also pointed out as a possible choice for one of several visuals Sanchez is expected to present this week. Last year, Sanchez was in line with the front of the Dolce & Gabbana High Parade in Sardinia, where son Nikko Gonzalez paraded, making the event in a family time. It was also photographed with a transparent Italian brand dress on the 60th birthday of Bezos, although he opted for La Renta Oscar for his debut at the 2024 Met Gala and the post-bike Vanity Fair party in March.
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