{"id":2649,"date":"2025-06-23T20:18:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T03:18:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/?p=2649"},"modified":"2025-06-23T20:18:47","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T03:18:47","slug":"jeff-bezos-and-lauren-sanchezs-wedding-planners-deny-taking-over-venice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/?p=2649","title":{"rendered":"Jeff Bezos and Lauren S\u00e1nchez\u2019s wedding planners deny \u2018taking over\u2019 Venice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"main\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"hydrate-root sc-10wlkbs-0\" data-component=\"SupportNSCNative\" data-loading=\"lazy\" data-theme-name=\"base\">\n<aside class=\"sc-hez36s-0 dFpFuY\">\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-1 dmMyEN\">\n<h3 data-testid=\"support-nsc-title\" class=\"sc-hez36s-2 fXvmgM\">Your support helps us to tell the story<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-8 juUDRT\">\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-13 cqPbFA\">\n<div class=\"sc-aja53j-0 rAFIl sc-hez36s-16 jZSKtc\">\n<div class=\"sc-aja53j-6 PdmgT\">\n<div data-testid=\"dropdown-with-gradient-collapsed-content-container\" class=\"sc-aja53j-5 hJPJVF\">\n<div>\n<div data-testid=\"dropdown-with-gradient-collapsed-content\" class=\"sc-aja53j-4 lcJUSj\">\n<div>\n<div data-testid=\"support-nsc-collapsed-content-tablet\" class=\"sc-hez36s-7 laZbyn\">\n<p class=\"sc-1uza6dc-0 cKWiEj\">From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it&#8217;s investigating the financials of Elon Musk&#8217;s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, &#8216;The A Word&#8217;, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-1uza6dc-0 cKWiEj\">At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-1uza6dc-0 cKWiEj\">The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"sc-1uza6dc-1 huxBsk\">Your support makes all the difference.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"sc-aja53j-1 dLkuvY sc-aja53j-7 eMEmGu\"><span data-testid=\"dropdown-with-gradient-dropdown-tablet\" class=\"sc-aja53j-3 dHXFkr\"><span data-action-type=\"Read more\" class=\"sc-aja53j-2 jrwZqm\">Read more<\/span><svg class=\"sc-eaj12q-0 hUgQwJ sc-culv3z-0 eifaJK sc-a5wy94-0 hyKPon\"><use href=\"#ee6613da15642019\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Jeff Bezos and Lauren S\u00e1nchez\u2019s wedding planners have hit back at claims they\u2019re \u201ctaking over Venice\u201d with their upcoming nuptials. <\/p>\n<p>The couple will set sail on Bezos\u2019s $500 million superyacht to Venice, with plans to tie the knot later this week. Many Italian locals have protested the celebrations over concerns that they will make overtourism in the city even worse.<\/p>\n<p>Bezos and S\u00e1nchez\u2019s wedding planners from Lanza &amp; Baucina Limited have now addressed the backlash and defended the couple. The business claimed the event wouldn\u2019t disrupt the lives of Venice locals. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs event organizers who have been working in Venice for over 24 years, we feel obliged to set the record straight given the misinformation, untruths and misunderstandings circulating about the Bezos wedding,\u201d Lanza &amp; Baucina Limited said in a statement. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom the outset, instructions from our client and our own guiding principles were abundantly clear: the minimizing of any disruption to the city, the respect for its residents and institutions and the overwhelming employment of locals in the crafting of the events.\u201d <\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-2 hmmOgn sc-482ou5-3 image align-center\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cXcwgU\">\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-0 hIbpSn\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.the-independent.com\/2025\/06\/20\/15\/55\/GettyImages-2208743766-(1).jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.the-independent.com\/2025\/06\/20\/15\/55\/GettyImages-2208743766-(1).jpg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.the-independent.com\/2025\/06\/20\/15\/55\/GettyImages-2208743766-(1).jpg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Lauren S\u00e1nchez and Jeff Bezos \u2018s wedding planners defend the couple amid Venice protests\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-3 bpFomM hgzWpY\">Lauren S\u00e1nchez and Jeff Bezos \u2018s wedding planners defend the couple amid Venice protests<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 CXMrn\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->Getty<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cRumors of \u2018taking over\u2019 the city are entirely false and diametrically opposed to our goals and to reality,\u201d the statement continued. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe number of taxis reserved being proportionate for the number of guests. Before the recent news of protests arose, we had worked for there to be minimal negative impact or disruption to the lives of Venetians and the city\u2019s visitors,\u201d the event organizer added. <\/p>\n<p>The statement concluded: \u201cWe have always acknowledged the wider debate and critical issues surrounding the city\u2019s future, and from the outset our client has been honored to support the city and its all-important lagoon through non-profit organizations and associated projects.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Last week, demonstrators took to the Rialto bridge \u2014 one of Venice\u2019s most famous landmarks \u2014 where they hung a giant banner reading \u201cNo Space for Bezos.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>One of the protesters, Marta Sottoriva, told <em>The Independent <\/em>that allowing the billionaire to have his wedding in Venice creates the idea that \u201ca city can be sold to the highest bidder with the most money.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Global environmental organization Greenpeace also joined the protests Monday morning, with members of the organization unfurling a giant banner in St. Mark\u2019s Square that read: \u201cIF YOU CAN RENT VENICE FOR YOUR WEDDING YOU CAN PAY MORE TAX.\u201d Local police quickly folded the sign up and took it away.<\/p>\n<p>The mayor of Venice, Luigi Brugnaro, addressed his support for the wedding back in March, telling <em>People<\/em> that the event would, \u201cabsolutely respectful of the fragility and uniqueness of the city.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bezos and S\u00e1nchez, who got engaged in 2023, will begin their three-day wedding in Venice later this week \u2014 an exact date has not been confirmed; however, multiple outlets report it will take place from Thursday to Saturday. <\/p>\n<p>Their festivities appeared to begin on Sunday, when they were spotted on Bezos\u2019s superyacht having a foam party while sailing through the island of Cres in Croatia. <\/p>\n<p>In paparazzi photos obtained by the <em>Daily Mail<\/em>, the couple was seen covered in soap with their friends on the boat. Sanchez opted for a black bikini and tan brim hat, while her soon-to-be husband wore green swim trunks and a white bucket hat.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Mail <\/em>also noted that there was a \u201cHappy Birthday\u201d sign on the boat, suggesting that the party may also have been in celebration of S\u00e1nchez\u2019s son Evan, who turned 19 on Sunday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it&#8217;s investigating the financials of Elon Musk&#8217;s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, &#8216;The A Word&#8217;, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it. Your support makes all the difference. Read more Jeff Bezos and Lauren S\u00e1nchez\u2019s wedding planners have hit back at claims they\u2019re \u201ctaking over Venice\u201d with their upcoming nuptials. The couple will set sail on Bezos\u2019s $500 million superyacht to Venice, with plans to tie the knot later this week. Many Italian locals have protested the celebrations over concerns that they will make overtourism in the city even worse. Bezos and S\u00e1nchez\u2019s wedding planners from Lanza &amp; Baucina Limited have now addressed the backlash and defended the couple. The business claimed the event wouldn\u2019t disrupt the lives of Venice locals. \u201cAs event organizers who have been working in Venice for over 24 years, we feel obliged to set the record straight given the misinformation, untruths and misunderstandings circulating about the Bezos wedding,\u201d Lanza &amp; Baucina Limited said in a statement. \u201cFrom the outset, instructions from our client and our own guiding principles were abundantly clear: the minimizing of any disruption to the city, the respect for its residents and institutions and the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2590,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2649"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2649"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2649\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2590"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2649"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2649"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2649"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}