In a spectacle that has captivated the world, Jeff Bezos, the fourth richest man on the planet, tied the knot with Lauren Sánchez in a lavish wedding extravaganza in Venice, reportedly costing a staggering $100 million. The event, likened to the opulent Ambani wedding, attracted a star-studded guest list, including royalty and Hollywood A-listers, but not without controversy. Behind the glitz and glamour, protests erupted as locals decried the billionaire’s ostentatious use of the iconic city, threatening to block canals with inflatable crocodiles.

The wedding unfolded over several days, with guests transported via water taxis to the luxurious venues rented by Bezos, including the historic Gritti Palace. While Sánchez donned a stunning lace gown by Dolce & Gabbana for the ceremony, whispers of discontent echoed through the streets as demonstrators rallied against the perceived disregard for Venice’s heritage.

The nuptials, which involved a prenup to safeguard Bezos’s multibillion-dollar fortune, were marked by a romantic ceremony on San Giorgio Maggiore island, serenaded by the son of famed tenor Andrea Bocelli. Yet, critics noted that the couple had already signed legal documents in a private ceremony weeks earlier, casting doubt on the sincerity of the public celebration.

Sánchez, a former TV host with a colorful past, has drawn attention not just for her relationship with Bezos but for her transformation into a media sensation. The couple’s whirlwind romance followed a scandal that saw Bezos leave his first wife, MacKenzie Scott, amid a media firestorm over leaked texts.

As the couple embarks on this new chapter, questions linger: is this a genuine celebration of love, or merely a meticulously orchestrated PR spectacle? The world watches, waiting for answers amidst the glittering façade of wealth and fame.