Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s leaked wedding invite mocked by fans: 'Proof that money can’t buy taste'

VENICE, ITALY: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and broadcast journalist Lauren Sanchez are set to tie the knot this week in a lavish, multi-day celebration in Venice, drawing in a host of celebrities and media attention.

While the official date of the ceremony remains unconfirmed, festivities are already underway in the romantic Italian city, according to reports by BuzzFeed,

As the star-studded guest list arrives for the wedding, the couple’s invitation has surfaced online, sparking widespread debate and backlash for its unexpected design.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding invite sparks backlash over design despite charitable message

Bezos and Sanchez are set to celebrate their highly anticipated wedding, with celebrity guests arriving for the multi-day event.

The alleged invitation, obtained by ABC and reportedly sent in May to around 200 guests, included a surprising twist: the couple asked attendees not to bring gifts. “We have one early request,” the card reads in cursive script.

“Please, no gifts.” Instead, the couple encouraged donations to three Venetian charities, writing, “This magical place has gifted us unforgettable memories. Our hope is that through these efforts, and by you joining us, Venice will continue to inspire wonder for generations to come.”

Despite the charitable sentiment, the design of the card quickly drew criticism after it was shared online by Pop Crave. Featuring blue, pink, and black illustrations of birds, butterflies, feathers, dragonflies, and gondoliers—all in keeping with a Venetian theme—the invitation’s aesthetic has been widely mocked.

Jeff Bezos' wedding invite mocked online for 'childlike' design 

Featuring blue, pink, and black illustrations of birds, butterflies, feathers, dragonflies, and gondoliers—all in keeping with a Venetian theme—the invitation’s aesthetic has been widely mocked.

“Was the invitation made in microsoft paint?” one user asked.

Another added, “I thought the font on the world’s richest man’s wedding invite would be a bit different.”

One critic bluntly wrote, “That invite is atrocious. Onviously, money can’t buy taste or class.”

Another quipped, “Looks like a 10 year old birthday invite.”

One user summed up the general sentiment, writing, “Glad to see he let one of his employees do the invitations to save money.”

Jeff Bezos' wedding invite sparks controversy amid protests in Italy

The emergence of the invitation comes at a tense time, as the couple’s wedding has sparked protests from local Venetians and environmental groups, including Greenpeace.

Demonstrators have raised concerns about over-tourism and the environmental disruption associated with the high-profile celebration.

The timing has led some to speculate that the leaked invitation, especially with its emphasis on charitable giving, may be part of a PR move aimed at softening backlash ahead of the ceremony.

Though the wedding festivities are just beginning, the buzz surrounding Bezos and Sanchez, from their star-studded guest list to their artistic choices, is unlikely to die down anytime soon.

Whether the conversation centers on philanthropy, privilege, or paper stock, one thing is certain: this wedding is already one of the most talked-about events of the year.

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