Last night of celebration in Venice for the Bezos: the armored arsenal, the bigoli and a top secret concert

It is the last night of the wedding of the year, and Venice seems suspended between a Kolossal by Baz Luhrmann and an episode of Succession. After the symbolic yes on the island of San Giorgio – very armored, with the maritime pines illuminated until late at night and guests by Red Carpet – Jeff Bezos, fourth richest man in the world, and Lauren Sánchez, former journalist and helicopter pilot, say goodbye to the lagoon with A big party. In the meantime, new posters have appeared in the calls that lead to San Marco: «In the time you use to read this article, Jeff Bezos’ wealth has increased more than your monthly salary ».

The appointment is today, within the walls of the Arsenalein the heart of the Castello district, under the tense of the north part, once the naval heart of the Serenissima and today a perfect refuge to avoid paparazzi and activists. The latest rumors speak of a very private concert by Lady Gaga, But she hasn’t landed in the city yet. At the Marco Polo airport in Venice It recently landed a private jet from New Jersey, writing The Gazzettino. Top secret the name of the mysterious guest. Meanwhile, two tail piano have already been downloaded yesterday by a boat: and if one seems to be for her, the other should be for Sir Elton John, who animated another wedding in Capri last night. But around the artists of the night, The mystery remains dense.

The new manifesto

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The grand finale menu, signed by the same chefs from previous nights, will be A tribute to Venice: Bigoli in sauce, liver liver, underwater cuttlefish. And then, to close, cod to Vicenza. In the city it is rumored that it will be “the most Venetian dinner that has ever been seen with guests in tuxedo”. But today it is also the day of the strongest protests. At 5 pm the procession “No Bezos, No War” starts from Santa Lucia on the dot.the colorful and peaceful protest organized by the platform No time for bezosafter a week of blitz against the presence of magnate in the city. Objective: to report the militarization of Venice, the tax evasion of the super-riches. Meanwhile, the mayor Brugnaro says at the press conference: «The city is sure. There is the daughter of the US President: there are many checks ».

In the meantime, Lauren Sánchez has revealed the first shot as a husband and wife, signing “Lauren Sánchez Bezos”. The digital cover of Voguewho had the exclusive wedding, tells every detail: the Dolce & Gabbana dress inspired by Sophia Loren, the lace veil, the dinner in New York where it all started. Even the look, they say, would have been influenced by flight in space with Blue Origin. «I am in seventh heaven in a wonderful city, with the man I love: I couldn’t be happier “would have confided to her friends. Before the “yes”, a new branch of beads had appeared on his wrist with the diamond and updated initials: “LB”.

Last night of celebration in Venice for the Bezos the armored arsenal the Bigoli and a top secret concert

Among the most iconic moments of the ceremony last nightthe exchange of rings at sunset and the notes of Imperfect souls by Matteo Bocelli, followed by I Can’t Help Falling in Love of Elvis. The Italian tenor opened the dances before the floating track on the back of the Green Theater was transformed into A disco on the water. Party until two in the morning, then off in a motorboat to the secret after-parties along the large canal.

Among the most photographed guests: Ivanka Trump, who brought Donald’s wishes (“Happy birthday from our president”), Oprah Winfrey, Queen Rania, Orlando Bloom, Tom Brady and Scooter Braun, now renamed “The three Golden Buns of Gritti”. And again: Leonardo DiCaprionever without a hat, has crossed every party like a shadow. No smile to photographers.

The most poetic gift? The one signed Diane von Furstenberg: uNa Forcola Venetian engraved in gold leaf with the names of the spousescreated by some of the greatest lagoon craft masters: “A pair of fucking”, wrote the designer, “as for a wedding gondola”. A wish for stability, balance and beauty in a life full of tides.

And tomorrow? Venice returns Venice. With less red carpet, some controversy, and the millionaire dream of two cosmic spouses who have transformed it for three days on their private planet.

A view of the Arsenale

A view of the Arsenale

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Source: Vanity Fair

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