Rome – The city of Venice confirmed on Saturday that he will receive the Jeff Bezos billionaire wedding And his fiancee Lauren Sánchez, denying reports from the famous Italian city would be invaded by hundreds of celebrities and possible interruptions for citizens and tourists.
The city in a brief statement did not give a date for the wedding. The Italian media have reported that it will be between June 24 to 26, with a few days of celebrations.
“The many speculations and the false news that circulate on Jeff Bezos’ wedding are completely unfounded,” the statement said.
Bezos is the owner of the Washington Post and the founder and major individual shareholder of Amazon. Among others, George and Amal Clooney celebrated their wedding in Venice in 2014.
The city said that only 200 guests would be invited, an easily accommodated number without any interruption in the city, its residents and visitors. He pointed out that he has extensive experience in the management of international events “much larger than this.”
“Venice is used to being the scenario of events and shows every week, without significant impacts,” said the city, citing the G20 and G7 summits, the Biennials of Architecture and Cinema, as well as private events and VIP weddings.
Several reports in the Italian and international media suggested that Bezos wedding organizers had already reserved rooms in the main luxury hotels in Venice and reserved for a few days at the end of June, a large number of aquatic gondolas and taxis, which the premises and tourists mainly use for daily transport.
The city denied those reports, saying that “it is its highest priority to ensure that the city works as normal, for all, without abnormal interruptions for anyone.”
“We are working each other and supporting the organizers, to ensure that the event is absolutely respectful of the fragility and uniqueness of the city,” said Mayor Luigi Brugnaro.
