Billionaire Bezos Drops Wedding Gift Bombshell: Venice Wins, Guests Lose

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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are proving that even billionaire weddings can have a heart of gold.
Their upcoming Venice nuptials are set to be more than just a lavish celebration – they’re turning wedding gifts into a philanthropic masterpiece. Instead of accumulating yet another set of crystal vases or monogrammed towels, the power couple is redirecting potential presents toward preserving Venice’s cultural heritage.
A Love Letter to Venice
In their wedding invitation, Bezos and Sánchez made it crystal clear: no gifts necessary. But here’s the twist – they’re donating to local Venetian causes in their guests’ names. We’re talking contributions to UNESCO Venice Office, CORILA for lagoon habitat restoration, and Venice International University. Talk about relationship goals with a socially conscious spin.
Billionaire Bash Pre-Wedding Vibes
Before saying “I do,” the couple has been living their best European life. A $500 million yacht foam party that doubled as Sánchez’s son Evan’s 19th birthday? Casual Tuesday for these two. Her star-studded bachelorette party featuring Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry, and Eva Longoria proves this isn’t your average wedding season.
Love, Friendship, and Philanthropy
Sánchez’s Instagram caption about friendship and support hits differently when you’re planning to donate thousands in lieu of traditional wedding gifts. Her words, “Forever starts with friendship,” feel less like a cliché and more like a genuine life philosophy.
Who knew billionaire weddings could be this wholesome?
AUTHOR: mei
SOURCE: NBC Bay Area