Jeff Bezos, the Amazon founder, is tying the knot with Lauren Sánchez this month in Venice, Italy. This isn't just any wedding; it's a lavish affair that has sparked some controversy. Locals in Venice are not happy about the event, and protests have been happening. But despite the backlash, many famous faces are expected to show up.

Before the wedding, Bezos and Sánchez had a wild party on his $500 million yacht in Croatia. It wasn't just a quiet day at sea; they had a foam party! As the protests grew, the couple asked guests to donate to Venice instead of giving them wedding gifts. But not everyone is on board with the extravagance. Senator Bernie Sanders criticized the event, pointing out the huge wealth gap.

So, who's on the guest list? Big names like Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, Oprah Winfrey, and even Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner are expected to attend. Donald Trump was invited but won't be there. The exact date of the wedding is still a bit of a mystery, with reports saying it could be between June 24 and June 28.

Now, let's talk about money. Bezos paid a very low tax rate of about 0. 98 percent while his wealth grew by $99 billion from 2014 to 2018. That's a lot of money staying in his pocket. As for the wedding cost, estimates range from $10 million to $50 million. It's safe to say this won't be a small, intimate affair.

Venice's Big Celebration: Who's Going to Bezos' Wedding?

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