**Venice Wedding Sparks Bitter Division Amid Luxurious Celebrations and Protests**

Sun Jun 29 2025 12:21:32 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**Venice Wedding Sparks Bitter Division Amid Luxurious Celebrations and Protests**

As Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez tie the knot, their extravagant celebrations illuminate a city divided by over-tourism and climate activism.


A wedding celebration for Amazon's Jeff Bezos in Venice has provoked strong reactions from locals, highlighting the ongoing tension between luxury tourism and the preservation of the city's heritage.

The recent wedding of Amazon's founder Jeff Bezos and TV presenter Lauren Sanchez in Venice has stirred both excitement and outrage. While celebrity guests arrived in lavish style, the event was met with protests from locals voicing concerns about over-tourism and environmental issues in the iconic city.

As the high-profile wedding got underway, hundreds of activists took to the streets, displaying a "no space for Bezos" banner from the prominent Rialto Bridge and igniting multicolored flares in protest of the billionaire's presence. Many Venetians gathered to voice their frustration over climate change and the influx of elite tourists, viewing the lavish extravaganza as another instance of the city's historic charm being overshadowed by wealth and commercialization.

Notably, deputy mayor Simone Venturini dismissed the protests, suggesting that high-profile events like Bezos's wedding would enhance Venice's appeal as a wedding destination, despite acknowledging the protestors' concerns. "We are not Iran," he remarked, emphasizing the city’s acceptance of guests and commitment to serve high-quality tourism.

Protests gained traction on the wedding's final night, leading to a location change for the main gala—perceived as a partial victory for activists. Critics highlighted the unsettling contrast of private jets and opulent celebrations against the backdrop of a city grappling with the realities of tourism-related strain and climate impact.

Media coverage has focused heavily on the star-studded guest list, featuring the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Kim Kardashian, emphasizing the spectacle rather than the underlying tensions. Amidst the glitz, many locals expressed concern about the dilution of Venetian culture, with comments reflecting on the displacement experienced by long-time residents due to rising living costs driven by tourism.

Roberto Zanon, a 77-year-old resident facing eviction, shared his heartache over the city's transformation. Yet he also acknowledged the honor of hosting internationally recognized figures, suggesting that the influx of wealth may be beneficial for the city.

Amidst divergent opinions, locals pointed out that most tourists continued to visit regular sites devoid of the anticipated wedding disruptions. Meanwhile, city officials noted Bezos's substantial donations to local causes, an effort some activists deemed paltry in light of his wealth.

With a combination of glamour and discontent swirling through Venice, this wedding has exposed deep-rooted issues concerning cultural preservation amidst an overwhelming wave of luxury tourism, a narrative likely to resonate within the city long after the party has concluded.

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