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The three-day event is expected to take place on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice, Italy, from June 24 to 26, with A-list celebrities, political figures, and business moguls among the guests, Page Six reported.
Bezos, who currently holds an estimated net worth of $226.8 billion according to Forbes, is reportedly sparing no expense for the occasion. Wedding planners Kunal Madan and Zoe Buke told the Daily Mail the budget could reach between $15 million and $20 million.
Below is a breakdown of estimated costs for the high-profile celebration.
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and fiancee Lauren Sanchez. Photo from Instagram |
Entertainment: $3–5 million
With a star-studded guest list, the entertainment lineup is expected to feature headline performers. Madan said the couple may book internationally renowned artists, with total costs for talent, production, and licensing reaching up to $5 million.
Buke noted that acts like pop star Beyoncé or opera singer Andrea Bocelli could each cost over $2 million for a private show.
Transport: $500,000–2 million
Guests may be flown in on private jets, helicopters, or transferred via superyachts.
Madan estimated logistics and security for VIP transport could range from $500,000 to $2 million.
Wedding attire: $500,000–1 million
Sanchez, known for her designer fashion, is expected to wear custom couture with multiple outfit changes.
Madan said gowns from top fashion houses like Dior, Valentino, or Elie Saab, combined with accessories and personalized suits for Bezos, could push wardrobe costs close to $1 million.
Buke added the couple is likely to wear exclusively tailored outfits and luxury jewelry.
Floristry and décor: $1–3 million
The couple is rumored to have reserved the historic Scuola Grande della Misericordia, one of the largest and most grandiose buildings in central Venice.
Madan said elaborate floral installations and bespoke décor could bring costs to between $1 million and $3 million.
Photography and content: $250,000–500,000
Buke said the couple is expected to hire multiple photographers, videographers, drone teams, and social media planners to document the entire event, with all crew members likely bound by non-disclosure agreements.
Madan estimated the total could exceed $500,000 depending on duration and team size.
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The island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice, Italy. Photo from Instagram |
Catering: $500,000–1 million
The wedding menu is expected to feature Michelin-level cuisine, imported ingredients, and premium wine pairings.
Madan projected catering could reach $1 million for a multi-day event. Buke said guest count and sourcing specialty items would further drive up costs.
Planner: $2 million
"A wedding planner, handling a multi day event with very high profile guests, would be charging a percentage of the bill, which could amount to up to as much as $2 million," Buke said.
Madan suggested a base rate of $250,000 to $500,000, not including additional staff and coordination expenses.
Wedding favors: $200,000–500,000
Guests are expected to receive luxury keepsakes.
Madan estimated the cost at up to $500,000, with potential gifts including monogrammed tech items, custom gift sets, or limited-edition pieces from brands like Hermès.
