The best that Bezos’ money can buy: A wedding for the ages in timeless Venice
Associated PressJUN 29
Bezos-Sanchez Venice Wedding Draws Celebrities and Protests
Above: Amazon's founder, Jeff Bezos, leaves the Aman Hotel on his wedding day in Venice, June 27, 2025. Image copyright: STEFANO RELLANDINI/AFP/Getty Images
The Spin
Government-critical narrative
This wedding represents exactly what's wrong with modern Venice — billionaires treating the entire city like their private playground while locals struggle with housing costs and overtourism. The 90 private jets alone show the environmental hypocrisy of the ultra-wealthy. Venice needs affordable housing and services for residents, not more spectacles for oligarchs.
Pro-government narrative
Venice has successfully hosted major events like G7 summits and other celebrity weddings for years without disruption. This brings millions in economic benefits to local businesses, creates jobs, and provides invaluable global publicity for Italian tourism. The protesters represent a tiny minority trying to capitalize on Bezos' fame. Business has picked up amid the wedding festivities.