All The Mind-Boggling Details We Know About Jeff Bezos' "Winter Wonderland" Wedding So Far
The year of billionaire weddings isn't over just yet. Throughout 2024, a few elite couples made headlines for hosting some of the most expensive weddings, well, in history. In April, Bilt CEO Ankur Jain wed fitness entrepreneur Erika Hammond at the base of the pyramids in Egypt, shocking the world with their lavish itinerary that included brunch on the Nile River. A few months later, Anant Ambani—the son of the richest man in the world—married Radhika Merchant in Mumbai after nine months of unbelievably lavish (and budget-defying) prewedding parties. Now, sources say Jeff Bezos' wedding will also take place before the turn of the new year.
The Amazon founder, 60, announced his engagement to award-winning journalist and philanthropist Lauren Sánchez, 54, in May 2023. Ever since, they've been quietly planning what is expected to be one of the most expensive and lavish weddings in modern history. While the two have not publicly commented on their wedding date, insiders say the pair will exchange vows in Aspen, Colorado, over the Christmas holiday. Here's every mind-boggling detail we know about Jeff Bezos' wedding so far.
What We Know About Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos' Wedding
Considering he's the second-richest man in the world, it's fair to assume that Jeff Bezos' wedding to Lauren Sánchez will defy our wildest predictions. Here's everything we know about this star-studded soirée.
It's Reportedly Taking Place in Aspen
Where is Jeff Bezos getting married, you ask? According to insiders that spoke to The Sun, he and Sánchez will host a "winter wonderland"-themed wedding in Aspen, Colorado. Since this sophisticated snowy enclave is known as an exclusive playground for the rich and famous, it would serve as the perfect backdrop for this A-list wedding. The high-end setting is also aligned with one of our top celebrity wedding trends of 2025, as we anticipate more famous couples will gravitate toward the American West for destinations that offer privacy *and* luxury.
The Bride Used Pinterest to Curate Her Vision
For many to-be-weds, creating a vision board is often one of the first wedding planning steps, and Lauren Sánchez is no different. During a November 2024 appearance on The Today Show, the author played coy when asked about her wedding details, simply telling hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb, "I'm very excited about it." One thing she did reveal, though, is that she was using one very popular website to get inspired. "I'm thinking about the dress," she teased, making us believe her gown could also be one of the most expensive dresses ever made. "I do have a Pinterest like every other bride."
Per The Sun's reporting, the Bezos wedding will allegedly feature "festive decor, twinkling lights, and holiday charm." The source added that the couple are "planning an extravagant ceremony and are sparing no expense in creating a white Christmas affair."
The Guest List Will Be Full of Influential "Elites"
As is common with billionaire nuptials, Jeff Bezos' wedding guest list will likely be composed of fellow tech tycoons, business moguls and entrepreneurs, as well as worldwide dignitaries, politicians, and Hollywood stars. We can also reference their engagement party for a hint at who might attend. Page Six reported that Bezos and Sánchez jetted off to Positano, Italy in 2023 to celebrate their impending wedding aboard his $500 million yacht, where they were joined by "VIP guests" like Bill Gates, Queen Rania of Jordan, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Kris Jenner, to name a few. It's also likely that their kids will be in attendance: Bezos shares four children with his ex-wife MacKenzie Scott, while Sánchez is mom to three kids from past relationships.
They Likely Have No Wedding Budget
This one goes without saying: It's fair to assume that Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos' wedding will have no budget. When he popped the question last year, he presented his wife-to-be with a rare pink diamond engagement ring that some experts estimate could be worth $2.5 million. (If true, that would make her sparkler one of the most expensive celebrity engagement rings of all time.) He has a net worth of $246.1 billion, meaning his wedding could be one of the most lavish we've ever seen.
Like the Ambani wedding earlier this year, it's not unreasonable to think that Bezos will rent out a large property for the occasion—not only to maintain privacy for the exclusive event, but to give his guests the experience of a lifetime. Their wedding "weekend" could be more like a wedding week, full of incredible activities, live performances by A-list entertainers, and surprises beyond our wildest imagination. It's just a shame our invites got lost in the mail.