Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez end rumors of $600 million lavish wedding celebration

On social media platform X, billionaire Jeff Bezos categorically refuted rumors of a lavish $600 million wedding party with Lauren Sánchez. His fiance did the same, by sharing Bezos' post on her Instagram stories and putting “not true” over it.

The founder of Amazon quickly dismissed the buzz about his wedding to Sanchez, which was rumored to be set for Aspen, Colorado, during the holiday season. There was talk that the couple might have a lavish wedding costing hundreds of millions. However, the businessman shot down this rumor with a social media post on Sunday.

The news began circulating from multiple sources, including The New York Post and The Daily Mail. The latter suggested that Bezos and his fiancée were gearing up for an opulent wedding, allegedly slated for Saturday, December 28. This information spread rapidly, sparking comments of an over-the-top celebration at the well-known ski resort in the U.S. Bezos also targeted the media sources that falsely spread the marriage rumor. 

In his response, Bezos highlighted the speed at which unfounded rumors can spread in today's digital landscape. “You know the saying, ‘don’t believe everything you read’? Well, it’s never been more relevant than it is now,” he mentioned. He also addressed the issue of fake news, stating, "Now lies can get ALL the way around the world before the truth can get its pants on. So be careful out there folks and don’t be gullible."

Lauren Sánchez shut down the rumors by reposting Bezos’ post on her Instagram stories and just adding “not true” over it.

Once the news began to gain traction, fellow billionaire Bill Ackman weighed in on the credibility of the information, highlighting its significance. "This is not credible. Unless you are buying each of your guests a house, you can’t spend this much money." Responses flooded in regarding the post, with many questioning the feasibility of such extravagant weddings, especially after Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani spent an astonishing $600 million on his son's wedding this past July.

Elon Musk also joined the conversation, bringing an uplifting perspective to the speculation. "That said, I hope you do hold an epic wedding. It’s nice to know that epic events are happening somewhere in the world, even if one is not present. A world where there are amazing events somewhere is better than a world where they are happening nowhere."

Lauren Sánchez talks wedding prep with Jeff Bezos: 'I’m like every other bride'

One of the most awaited celebrity weddings is undoubtedly that of Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos. This power couple got engaged in 2023, generating immense excitement, particularly given Bezos's status as one of the wealthiest individuals on the planet, who spares no expense for his beloved fiancée. As anticipation builds for further details about their special day, Lauren has begun to share insights into the progress of their wedding planning.

What we know so far about Lauren and Jeff's Wedding

Despite the couple shutting down the speculations, Sánchez has expressed her genuine excitement for her upcoming wedding. During her conversation on The Today Show, she shared that she has been seeking inspiration for her wedding dress on Pinterest. "I’m just like every other bride." In an interview with Vogue, she also mentioned that they were considering a destination wedding.