Kylie Jenner, 27, attended the wedding rehearsal dinner of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez in Venice on Thursday evening, accompanied by her sister Kendall Jenner. Notably present without her partner, actor Timothée Chalamet, 29, Ms. Jenner wore a striking champagne-colored lace gown featuring a dramatically plunging neckline. The form-fitting ensemble accentuated her figure and prominently displayed her décolletage as she boarded a water taxi with poise and elegance.
Concealing her eyes behind a pair of stylish sunglasses, Ms. Jenner was seen holding a glass of white wine as she departed her hotel en route to the evening’s dinner event. She was joined by a number of prominent attendees, including her sister Kim Kardashian, 44, and Academy Award-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio, 50.
Simultaneously, Kendall Jenner, 29, appeared equally radiant in a vibrant floral gown featuring a daring thigh-high slit and a tailored silhouette that accentuated her slender frame.
The multi-day wedding celebration of Mr. Jeff Bezos and Ms. Lauren Sánchez commenced on Thursday in Venice, reportedly the first of three consecutive days of festivities. However, sources with direct knowledge of the matter have indicated that the couple is, in fact, already legally married.
A source with direct involvement in the coordination of the week’s events disclosed that Mr. Jeff Bezos and Ms. Lauren Sánchez have been legally married for over a month.
“The marriage is fully valid and was conducted in the United States in accordance with American law,” the source stated.
According to the same source, the couple had clearly communicated during the planning stages of the Venice celebration that their legal union had already taken place in private. Consequently, no application for a marriage license was necessary or submitted, as none was required under the circumstances.
“Whatever transpires during Friday’s ceremony—be it the exchange of vows or rings—will hold no legal weight under Italian law, and the occasion will not constitute a lawful wedding,” the individual emphasized.
The source further revealed that Mr. Bezos personally confirmed both the legal marriage and the existence of a prenuptial agreement executed to safeguard his estimated $244 billion (approximately £177 billion) estate. Notably, the couple initially met while each was still legally married to another partner.
Despite its lack of legal effect, the celebration in Venice is expected to be a lavish affair. Against the backdrop of local opposition, a high-profile guest list comprising celebrities, political figures, and global business leaders has descended upon the historic city—often referred to as La Serenissima, or The Most Serene Republic of Venice.
With global attention fixed on the event, precautionary measures were visibly enforced. At the privately-owned Madonna dell’Orto cloisters, where the couple hosted a pre-wedding reception featuring light fare such as finger food and pizza, staff erected overhead coverings to obstruct drone surveillance. Meanwhile, local law enforcement officers were deployed on jetskis to monitor canal access and secure the venue.
It is understood that the event featured personal addresses exchanged between Ms. Lauren Sánchez and Mr. Jeff Bezos, with each delivering a speech to the other.
In preparation for the occasion, the two three-star hotels adjacent to the Madonna dell’Orto cloisters were fully reserved to accommodate approximately 150 staff members engaged in the coordination and execution of the wedding festivities. In contrast, invited guests were lodged in significantly more luxurious accommodations, including the five-star Aman Venice, The Gritti Palace, and the Cipriani Hotel.
Among those in attendance were several of the world’s most high-profile bachelors, including actor Orlando Bloom—recently separated from fiancée Katy Perry—retired professional athlete Tom Brady, and music industry executive Scooter Braun, all of whom are currently unmarried.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama was also present. Mr. Obama and Mr. Bezos are known to maintain a cordial relationship, highlighted by Mr. Bezos’ $100 million (approximately £72 million) donation to the Obama Foundation in 2021.
Additional notable attendees included Ms. Oprah Winfrey and her longtime confidante Ms. Gayle King. The latter recently participated in a highly publicized suborbital flight aboard Mr. Bezos’ Blue Origin spacecraft, along with Ms. Sánchez and an all-female crew.
Ms. Ivanka Trump, daughter of former U.S. President Donald Trump, was in attendance with her husband, Mr. Jared Kushner. Although Mr. Trump was reportedly invited to the celebration, he is not expected to attend the Venice proceedings.#newsafro_
