Jessica Testoni, a lifelong Venetion souvenir vendor, shares her perspective on celebrity weddings, particularly Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's upcoming marriage. She believes these high-profile events are beneficial for local businesses, drawing more attention and visitors to the city. Testoni recounts previous celebrity weddings and the associated excitement they generate. However, she acknowledges recent protests against the wedding, emphasizing that disturbances are related to protests against wealth inequality rather than the celebrations themselves. Overall, she remains optimistic about the economic impact of celebrity presence in Venice.
I think it's a good thing. It brings more people to our stalls. While Bezos' guests might not be shopping here - it's for more normal people - it brings even more attention to the city.
Every time a celebrity wedding is on the news, it puts Venice even more on the map. I hope that it won't be the last.
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