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Venice in Turmoil Over Bezos’s Mega-Wedding

How Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sánchez’s “Wedding of the Century” Sparked Joy, Wealth—and a Venetian Uproar Venice is buzzing—and it’s not just from gondolas. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are set to marry in what many are calling the “wedding of the century.” But this isn’t the most magical moment for all. For some locals, it feels like the city’s heart is being leased to the ultra-rich, and they’re ready to push back. Imagine strolling into St. Mark’s Square and seeing a giant banner unfurled from the bell tower: “If you can rent Venice for your wedding you can pay