June 25, 2025
No Gifts Allowed?
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Ask Wedding Guests to Skip Presents and Donate to Venice—Here’s Why It Matters Their wedding in Venice is already making headlines, but not for the usual reasons. Instead of a traditional gift registry, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez have asked their guests to skip presents and donate to local causes. It’s a move that reflects both thoughtfulness and awareness in a city struggling with overtourism and environmental challenges. So what’s behind this choice—and what does it really mean for Venice and for them? They sent out beautifully designed invitations—adorned with butterflies, gondoliers, and shooting stars—that
