Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Quietly Donated to Venetian Charities in Advance of Their Wedding

As Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez prepare for a lavish wedding in Venice, Italy, the couple has taken steps to give back to the city they chose for their celebration.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez discreetly donated to several Venetian charities in April as part of their wedding planning. This information was exclusively sourced by Page Six.

In a further philanthropic gesture, they notified guests in May that donations would also be made in their names instead of traditional gifts. The message to attendees explained that the contributions were being made so that "Venice will continue to inspire wonder for generations to come," said the source.

The couple's 200-person guest list includes high-profile names like Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian, Bill Gates, Barbra Streisand, and Ivanka Trump.

The three-day wedding celebration, set to begin on June 24, 2025, is expected to cost more than $10 million. Events are rumored to take place at venues including Bezos' $500 million superyacht "Koru," the island of San Giorgio, and the historic Scuola Grande della Misericordia.

Despite their charitable intentions, some locals have voiced frustration with the extravaganza. Residents have expressed concern over the environmental impact and the disruption caused by the large-scale event. Protesters have posted signs reading "No space for Bezos!" featuring his face superimposed on a rocket, criticizing both the excess and the symbolism of the Amazon founder's space ventures.

The couple's celebration will reportedly include multiple receptions and gatherings over the weekend, carefully planned across several exclusive locations in Venice.