A Closer Look at Jeff Bezos’ Lavish Wedding Plans in Venice

Lead Planner and Co-Owner of Brilliant Event Planning, Chelsea LaFollette, weighs in via Business Insider on what it really takes to pull off a luxury wedding of this scale.

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There’s no shortage of headlines about Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s upcoming wedding in Venice. From full hotel buyouts and fleets of private boats to rumors of Beyoncé performances, the scale is staggering, but not entirely unfamiliar to those of us who plan luxury weddings for a living.

Recently, our very own Chelsea LaFollette, Co-Owner and Lead Planner at Brilliant Event Planning, spoke with Sarah Jackson from Business Insider about what actually goes on behind the scenes of an ultra-high-end celebration like Jeff Bezos’.

“Behind the scenes, we're often working with 100+ people to really pull these days together from start to finish to take care of every little detail.”

Weddings on this scale are designed to feel effortless, but behind the scenes, they’re anything but simple. It takes a highly coordinated team, minute-by-minute timelines, and thoughtful guest logistics to create an experience that unfolds smoothly from start to finish. The goal is to make it the celebration feel as meaningful and intentional as it is extravagant.

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