<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>The three-day wedding bash hosted by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez in Venice has drawn in celebrities like Kim and Khloé Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, and others.</li><li>Amid heightened security measures due to protests, the couple kicked off celebrations in a 14th-century church, with a reported cost of €40m-€48m and the wedding festivities spanning various locations in Venice.</li><li>Protests have erupted over concerns about the impact of the lavish wedding on Venice’s heritage site, with critics expressing discontent about the influx of wealthy guests to the city.</li><li>The wedding includes events like a black-tie ceremony on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, parties at historic venues, and entertainment by Matteo Bocelli, son of renowned singer Andrea Bocelli.</li></ul>

Kardashians, critics and copycats kick off €40m Bezos wedding bash

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