Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez: Venice Wedding Asks for Charity Donations Instead of Gifts

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are set to marry in Venice, in a three-day event expected to begin on Thursday. The couple has requested guests not to bring gifts, but instead to donate to charitable organizations.

According to ABC News, the wedding invitation, sent out in May, includes three charitable organizations supported by Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez. Donations will be made to the UNESCO Office in Venice for the protection of the city's cultural heritage, to CORILA for the restoration of the lagoon's ecosystems, and to Venice International University for supporting research in sustainable solutions.

In a personal letter to the guests, the couple expressed their desire to contribute to preserving the magic of Venice for future generations. Among the invited guests are Tom Brady, Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, and Eva Longoria.

The wedding ceremony will take place on Friday at the Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore, while the party will be held on Saturday. A source told Us Weekly that Lauren Sánchez will wear haute couture creations from Dolce & Gabbana.

Lauren Sánchez's brother, Paul, told TMZ that the ceremony may be compared to the wedding of Princess Diana and Charles.