Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sanchez They are rumored to be planning a wedding in Italy, possibly involving the billionaire’s $500 million yacht, Koru.
This comes after Bezos denied reports of a $600 million Aspen wedding, emphasizing that such an event was not planned.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez got engaged in May 2023 after five years together, with the Amazon founder proposing to the former journalist with a 20-carat diamond ring valued at $3.5 million.
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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez could get married in Italy
Bezos and Sánchez may be considering exchanging vows in Italy, according to Paula Froelich of NewsNationwho overheard women discussing the potential wedding venue in the restroom during a holiday dinner at Matsuhisa, an upscale sushi restaurant in Aspen, Colorado.
As reported by New York Posta source claimed the wedding could take place in the European country in “spring/summer”.
The source also noted that “it will involve the boat,” referring to Bezos’ luxury yacht Koru, which reportedly cost more than $500 million to build and which features a wooden figurehead bearing Sánchez’s likeness .
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Jeff Bezos denied reports of $600 million Aspen wedding
This new report comes after Bezos shut down rumors that he and Sánchez were set to tie the knot in an extravagant $600 million wedding in Aspen, Colorado.
Speaking to X, the Amazon founder strongly denied the claims, saying: “This is all completely false – none of this is happening. »
Bezos further cautioned his supporters, saying, “The old adage ‘don’t believe everything you read’ is more true today than it has ever been. Now lies can travel around the world before the truth emerges. “.
He ended with a warning: “Be careful out there” and “Don’t be gullible.” Sanchez also shut down the report in a post, calling it false.
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The billionaire proposed to Lauren Sánchez with a rare 20-carat diamond ring
Bezos and Sánchez got engaged in May 2023 after nearly five years together. Their relationship first came to public attention in 2018, a year before Bezos finalized his divorce from MacKenzie Scott after 25 years of marriage.
According to Page sixBezos proposed to the award-winning media personality with an extraordinary 20-carat diamond ring valued at approximately $2.5 million. However, some experts, like Steven Stone’s creative director Maxwell Stone, estimate it could be worth as much as $3.5 million.
Mike Fried, CEO of The Diamond Pro, spoke about the rarity of a natural diamond of this size.
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He noted: “Finding a natural diamond of this carat weight is exceptionally rare, and there is no doubt that Jeff Bezos would choose an extravagant diamond. It is likely that months of planning went into designing the ring and stone selection.”
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Lauren Sánchez’s sunbathing aboard $500 million yacht interrupted by routine customs search
Recently, Sánchez’s relaxing sunbathing session aboard Bezos’ $500 million superyacht Koru was interrupted by customs officers conducting a thorough search on New Year’s Eve while the yacht was sailing near Saint-Barthélemy, a popular vacation spot for celebrities.
Photos showed the 55-year-old former TV presenter smiling and posing on the upper deck of the yacht in a stylish Versace bikini, teamed with a black sarong and wide-brimmed hat, while officers inspected other parts of the ship .
The uniformed officers, dressed in black life jackets and carrying gear, were seen speaking with a flight attendant, who appeared to guide them through the yacht.
A source explained that although the inspection lasted around three hours, it was a standard “routine”.
How Lauren Sánchez prepares for her marriage to the billionaire
Amid wedding rumors, Sánchez opened up about her excitement for marriage, revealing during an appearance on the “Today Show” that she was gathering ideas on Pinterest.
“I have to say, I have a Pinterest — I’m like every other bride, so I have a Pinterest board,” she confessed, sharing that she was exploring wedding dress options. “I’m thinking about the dress.”
In a November 2023 interview with Vogue magazine, Sánchez discussed the possibility of a destination wedding with Bezos, although nothing is set in stone.
“We’re still thinking about marriage,” she said at the time. “What is it going to be. Is it going to be big? Is it going to be overseas? We don’t know yet. We’ve only been engaged for five months!”