Jenna Bush Hager made a shocking admission during her Jenna & Friends show on Thursday, revealing that she would ‘hate’ to be a guest at Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos’ Italian wedding this week.
The Amazon tycoon is set to wed his bride-to-be later today in Venice in front of 200 A-listers, including Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Kim Kardashian and singer Usher.
The couple are said to have rented out a number of places in the Italian city to celebrate the lavish nuptials, and kicked things off with a luxe welcome party on Thursday, where guests were transported by water taxi.
An insider told DailyMail.com last week that San Georgio Maggiore island is ‘off-limits to visitors’ from June 24 to June 29.
The original plan was for a huge party at the Scuola Grande della Misericordia on Saturday night, but it has now been moved to another venue in the Arsenale area of the city, according to local media.
However, the extravaganza is something that Bush definitely doesn’t want to be part of, as she spoke about it on Thursday with guest co-host Maria Shriver.
‘Everybody’s talking about it,’ Jenna said during the daytime talk show. ‘It’s really public. There’s protests in Venice, which I personally would hate.’
‘Because, like you said, they’re celebrating their love,’ Jenna continued, as she reflected on what her own wedding to husband Henry Hager was like in 2008.
Jenna Bush Hager made a shocking admission during her Jenna & Friends show on Thursday, admitting that she would ‘hate’ to be a guest at Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos’ Italian wedding this week
They are said to have rented out a number of places in the Italian city to celebrate the lavish nuptials, as they kicked things off with a luxe welcome party on Thursday, where guests were transported by water taxi
‘Everybody’s talking about it,’ Jenna said during the daytime talk show. ‘It’s really public. There’s protests in Venice, which I personally would hate’
Of course, Jenna is the daughter of former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush.
‘When I got married a long time ago, I was so worried about people finding out where I was getting married,’ she shared.
‘We did it in my parents’ backyard in Crawford, Texas, where nobody could be except for the people we loved,’ Jenna added.
The former first daughter added that she felt ‘a little badly’ for the couple and all the publicity surrounding their nuptials, although she admitted that it seems like it’s what they wanted.
But fury from locals has been brewing in the past week towards the couple for ‘taking over the city,’ forcing them to hire a team of former US marines for security.
Around 20 anti-capitalist activists were seen Thursday morning holding placards in St Mark’s Square, the iconic heart of Venice, with some trying to climb a post.
An extinction rebellion flag was being waved, with one of the signs reading ‘we are the 99 percent we have the power.’
Another campaigner held one saying ‘the planet burns’ in Italian while being carried away by police.
Protests are being staged in Venice over the extravagant three-day wedding of Amazon boss Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez
Around 20 activists were seen Thursday holding placards in St Mark’s Square, the iconic heart of Venice, with some trying to climb a post
One campaigner held a sign saying ‘the planet burns’ in Italian while being carried away by police
There have been other criticisms regarding over-tourism, how much tax Jeff Bezos pays and his environmental impact.
Earlier this week, Greenpeace activists unfurled a huge banner the square showing Bezos’ face and the slogan: ‘If you can rent Venice for your wedding then you can pay more tax.’
Activists from British group ‘Everyone Hates Elon’ were also involved and said they had carried it out to highlight the ‘environmental and social injustice of the wedding.’
One said: ‘Bezos encapsulates an economic and social model which is steering us towards collapse.
‘All to often now social injustice travels on an equal par with the climate, on one side the arrogance of a few billionaires who have a lifestyle that devastates the planet, the other people who suffer daily from the environment crisis.’
So far, there’s definitely been no shortage of publicity around their wedding, as guests arrived for a lavish welcome party Thursday evening.
Sánchez donned a shimmering gold corset for the evening that formed the bodice of a dress whose fabric was as sumptuous as its silhouette was suffocating.
Culled from Schiaparelli’s 2025 couture collection the dress wasn’t bespoke but it certainly took some clout to secure it and comes with a price tag of up to $100,000.
Jenna’s confession came a day after she enjoyed a rooftop escape at Virgin Hotels New York City’s Pool Club where she promoted her partnership with ResortPass
The former first daughter added that she felt ‘a little badly’ for the couple and all the publicity surrounding their nuptials, although she admitted that it seems like it’s what they wanted
So far, there’s definitely been no shortage of publicity around their wedding, as guests arrived for a lavish welcome party Thursday evening
‘When I got married a long time ago, I was so worried about people finding out where I was getting married,’ she shared
Designed to showcase her impossibly tiny waist and impeccably toned physique, the intricately embroidered floral detailing covered both its skirt and modest neckline.
She paired the look with a pair of dark colored, champagne pumps and diamond stud earrings, her hair in a gorgeous updo.
Meanwhile, Ivanka Trump threatened to steal the show after showcasing an incredible designer dress, a jaw-dropping mini by Oscar de la Renta.
Her outfit of choice, which can be found in the bridal selection on the website, is called the Cherry Blossom Sequin dress. It is sold out online but retails for $9,990.
The stunning frock is covered in ombre sequins, cascading down from an almost-white pale pink to a slightly darker hue.
Delicate cherry-blossom florals feature along the bust with a vine-inspired halter neckline completing the summery look.
On the other hand, Kim Kardashian didn’t seem to be following the summer wedding theme as she stepped out in a curve-hugging, snakeskin dress with bedazzled straps and a lace-up detailing at the bust.
She wore a dark smokey eye and a large cocktail ring, bringing the look together with her extra-long pink nails
Meanwhile, Ivanka Trump threatened to steal the show after showcasing an incredible designer dress, a jaw-dropping mini by Oscar de la Renta
On the other hand, Kim Kardashian didn’t seem to be following the summer wedding theme as she stepped out in a curve-hugging, snakeskin dress with bedazzled straps and a lace-up detailing at the bust
Her sister Khloé Kardashian had the same issues in a similarly gray, overly textured dress. It featured bizarre gray strips over a sheer layer, and its dipping neckline exposed a heft portion of her black bra
Her sister Khloé Kardashian had the same issues in a similarly gray, overly textured dress. It featured bizarre gray strips over a sheer layer, and its dipping neckline exposed a heft portion of her black bra.
And it looks like all of this opulence is thanks to Sánchez herself, as her hubby-to-be revealed in a 2023 Vogue interview that he wouldn’t dare get involved with wedding planning.
‘Oh, God, no. Do I look that dumb?’ Bezos told the outlet when he was asked if he had a big part in the preparations.
During the interview, the future Mrs. Bezos listed Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, and Valentino as some of her favorite designers, but didn’t share anything about which one will make her gown – or gowns, for that matter.
