Jeff Bezos relocates Venice wedding to Arsenale after protest threat
Jeff Bezos has changed the location of his wedding to Lauren Sánchez from the Scuola Grande della Misericordia to the Venice Arsenale. This decision was influenced by threats from a protest group that intended to release thousands of inflatable crocodiles into the canals. The Arsenale, a historic naval site and former venue for the Venice Biennale, is seen as a safer alternative. The protest group, called No Space for Bezos, describes itself as an 'anti-fascist, anti-capitalist, anti-racist, and trans-feminist political space,' opposing Bezos's wealth and the environmental impact of the event. Around 200 guests, including Ivanka Trump, Elon Musk, Kim Kardashian, and Leonardo DiCaprio, are set to arrive on 95 private jets. An organizer told the Guardian they want to highlight the outrageous wealth that allows someone to rent an entire city for three days.
Key facts
- Jeff Bezos moved his wedding to the Venice Arsenale.
- Original venue was the Scuola Grande della Misericordia.
- Protest group No Space for Bezos threatened inflatable crocodiles.
- Arsenale is owned by the city of Venice and was Biennale headquarters.
- Security is tight due to Ivanka Trump's presence.
- Expected guests include Elon Musk, Kim Kardashian, Leonardo DiCaprio.
- 200 guests arriving on 95 private jets.
- Group criticizes wealth and tourism associated with the Biennale.
Entities
Institutions
- Venice Biennale
- Scuola Grande della Misericordia
- Venice Arsenale
- No Space for Bezos
- The Guardian
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Venice Arsenale
- Scuola Grande della Misericordia