Venetians have voiced their dissent over Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's planned wedding in Venice, slated for late June, with approximately 200 guests. The protesters argue that the opulence of the wedding will not aid local citizens and will exacerbate the already significant problem of overtourism, with Venice Host to 20 million tourists per year. Demonstrators gathered at key locations, including the Rialto Bridge, to express their displeasure with signs targeting Bezos's wealth and the impact of tourism on the historic city's quality of life. Despite these protests, Venice officials have confirmed the wedding event.
Photos showed protesters gathering in a Venetian town square and along the iconic Rialto Bridge with signs that read "No space for Bezos" with an image of a rocket ship, a nod to his rocket company, Blue Origin.
A group of Venetians protested the upcoming nuptials last week, citing concerns that the lavish event will not benefit local residents and will add to overtourism concerns that are already plaguing the historic city.
The island that makes up the city center, famous for its winding canals and gondola rides, is around 2 square miles. It is home to some 50,000 residents but welcomes 20 million tourists each year.
Venice officials have confirmed the Amazon founder will be getting married in the city, saying the celebrations were expected to include some 200 guests.
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