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Jun 22, 2025
Wedding planners defend Bezos and Sanchez amid Venice protests
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are set to tie the knot in Venice, but not everyone's celebrating.
Some locals are protesting, saying the wedding is turning their city into "a playground fit for an oligarch." They've even planned to block canals and streets.
Meanwhile, the couple has asked their planners to make sure the event doesn't disrupt daily life in Venice.
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Couple has donated to local charities
The wedding planners say they're sourcing 80% of supplies from Venetian businesses and aren't hogging water taxis—something city officials have confirmed.
Before any protests began, Bezos and Sanchez had already donated to local charities and lagoon projects.
The city's mayor says everyone's working together to balance celebration with respect for Venice.