Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are gearing up to say “I do” in Venice, Italy, on June 28, and their five-day wedding extravaganza is already drawing a crowd of famous faces. From Kim Kardashian to Tom Brady, celebrities are jetting in, but one invited guest, former President Donald Trump, won’t be joining the festivities due to a scheduling conflict, making his absence a talking point amid the glamour.
The couple faced challenges planning their big day, as protests from a group called “No Space for Bezos” pushed them to switch venues over concerns about Venice’s overtourism. Even so, the wedding is going full steam ahead, with stars like Leonardo DiCaprio and Orlando Bloom spotted in the city. Trump’s daughter Ivanka and her husband, along with Donald Trump Jr., will attend, keeping the Trump family in the mix, as confirmed by White House officials to The Telegraph.
The wedding invitation, recently shared online, has stirred up its own buzz. It asked guests to forgo gifts, with donations made in their honor to support Venice’s cultural heritage through UNESCO, lagoon restoration via CORILA, and sustainable research at Venice International University. The invite said, “Your presence is our gift, and we’re giving back to this special city in your name to ensure its beauty lasts.” While the message was heartfelt, the design drew laughs, with one person joking it looked like a “Microsoft Paint project” and another saying it was whipped up in “11 minutes on Canva.”
Trump’s decision to skip the event, despite the high-profile guest list, has sparked curiosity. Known for his active presence on Truth Social and love of the spotlight, his absence feels notable. Still, with his family representing him, the focus stays on the couple’s celebration and their efforts to give back to Venice.
The wedding promises to be a dazzling affair, blending celebrity glamour with a nod to preserving Venice’s charm. While Trump’s absence adds a layer of intrigue, the event’s star power and the couple’s thoughtful donations keep the conversation lively, proving this is one wedding no one will forget.