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How much did Jeff Bezos pay to rent out Venice

Asked 11 days ago

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Jeff Bezos did not pay a specific fee to "rent out" Venice, but the total cost of his wedding festivities in the city is estimated to be between $46 million and $55 million. The event involved reserving luxury hotels, water taxis, and venues for around 200-250 guests, and sparked local protests due to its extravagance and the perception of the city being taken over for a private celebration.

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Jeff Bezos' star-studded wedding weekend well underway
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CNN
12 days ago
Jeff Bezos' star-studded wedding weekend well underway

Altogether, the festivities are expected to cost somewhere between $46 and $55 million, according to the president of Venice's local government.

Venetians protest Jeff Bezos' lavish wedding
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10 News First
14 days ago
Venetians protest Jeff Bezos' lavish wedding

The Amazon founder and his fiancée Lauren Sanchez are just days away from their reported $15 million wedding in the canal city, though other sources estimate the total event cost much higher.

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