After the yes on the island of San Giorgio, the newlyweds greet Venice with an armored night between bigoli, piano, international stars and protests in the square: all the details
Venice is preparing to leave – perhaps – behind the wedding of the year. After the great “yes” on the island of San Giorgio – illuminated like a Hollywood set, protected by any indiscreet glance, and populated by guests by Red Carpet – Jeff Bezos, fourth richest man on the planet, and Lauren Sánchez, former journalist and helicopter driver, they hold the lagoon with a spectacular party.
Protests and processions: “No Bezos, No War”
Today, however, it is also the day of the strongest protests. At 5 pm, from Santa Lucia station, the procession “No Bezos, no war” startsorganized by the platform No time for bezos After days of blitz and mobilizations against the presence of the magnate in the lagoon. The goal: to report the militarization of the city and the tax privileges of the super-riches.
From the institutional front comes the reassurance of the mayor Luigi Brugnaro, who at the press conference declares: «The city is sure. There is the daughter of the US President: there are many checks ».
The last night of celebration in Venice
The grand finale is staged at theArsenalin the heart of the Castello district. Hidden among the ancient tese of the north sector-once workshops of the Venetian fleet, today perfect location for hyper-observed events-the party is consumed away from paparazzi and activists.
Among the most insistent voices, that of anPrivate performance by Lady Gagaeven if the singer has not yet been sighted in the city. The Gazzettino He reports the arrival, to Marco Polo, of a private jet from New Jersey: the name of the mysterious passenger remains wrapped in silence. What is certain is that yesterday two tail piano were downloaded from a boat: one would be destined for Lady Gaga, the other, perhaps, a Elton Johnwho played the night before in Capri. The rest is top secret.
The All Venetian menu
The final banquet, signed by the same chef who orchestrated the previous evenings – the star chef Fabrizio Mellinodesserts signed by Sal de rice and the wedding cake from the French pastry chef Cédric Grolet -, it is a tribute to the lagoon culinary tradition: Bigoli in Salsa, liver to the Venetian, wet cuttlefish. To close, cod to Vicenza. In the city it is whispered that it will be “The most Venetian dinner that has ever been seen with guests in tuxedo”.
The wedding dress, the ring and the first post from “Lauren Sánchez Bezos”
Meanwhile, Lauren Sánchez has published the first snapshot from Neostosa on social networks, signing himself “Lauren Sánchez Bezos”. Voguewho had the exclusive of the event, revealed the details of the ceremony: theDolce & Gabbana dress inspired by Sophia Lorenthe lace veil, the dinner in New York where everything began. The look is also said, it was influenced by the space experience with Blue Origin.
“I am in seventh heaven in a wonderful city, with the man I love: I could not be happier”he would have confided Lauren to his friends. Shortly before the ceremony, a new bracelet of beads with initials in diamonds, updated: “LB”, appeared on its wrist.
Among the most iconic moments of yesterday’s ceremony, it Exchange of rings at sunsetaccompanied by the notes of Imperfect souls Of Matteo Bocelli -son of Andrea-, followed by I Can’t Help Falling in Love of Elvis.
It was Bocelli himself who opened the dances, before the floating track mounted on the back of the Green Theater was transformed into a real disco on the water. The party went on until two in the morning, then the guests were escorted by motorboat to After-party secrets along the large canal.
Among the most photographed faces, Ivanka Trump – spokesperson for the greetings of the father “Happy birthday from our president” – Oprah Winfreythe Queen Rania, Orlando Bloom, Tom Brady And Braun scooternow nicknamed “The three Golden Buns of Gritti”.
Inevitable too Leonardo di Caprio: ordinance hat, discrete movements, and no smile to photographers. He crossed every event like a shadow.
The most apt gift He arrives from Diane von Furstenberg: a Venetian Forcola – the typical wooden element that supports the oar of the gondolas – engraved in gold leaf with the names of the spouses. A work of art created by some of the greatest masters of local craftsmanship. “A couple of fucking”writes the stylist, “As for a wedding gondola”to symbolize stability, balance and beauty in two life, between the tides of the time.
And now? Tomorrow the lagoon will awaken with less red rugs, some controversy in the air and the indelible memory of a wedding that, for three days, has transformed Venice into a private – sparkling, exclusive, unrepeatable planet.
