Jeff Bezos recently denied reports that he and his fiancée, Lauren Sánchez, would marry in Aspen next weekend, calling the rumors “completely false.”
Despite excitement about wedding planning, Sánchez earlier revealed that they have not finalized details but are considering a destination wedding.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez, who’ve been together since 2018, got engaged in 2023 when the billionaire proposed with a 20-carat pink diamond.
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Jeff Bezos Denies $600 Million Wedding Rumors
Bezos took to social media to shut down a report that he and fiancée Sánchez were getting married next weekend in Aspen.
On Saturday, the Day by day Mail claimed that the Amazon founder and the journalist were set to marry in Aspen, Colorado, on December 28 and had reserved the upscale sushi spot Matsuhisa ahead of the massive day.
A source told the news outlet that the extravagant celebration would cost over $600 million. Nonetheless, Bezos set the record straight by Sunday, branding the report “false.”
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“This whole thing is totally false — none of this is occurring,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “The old adage ‘don’t think the whole lot you read’ is much more true today than it ever has been. Now lies can get ALL the best way all over the world before the reality can get its pants on. So watch out on the market folks and do not be gullible.”
Bezos added: “Will probably be interesting to see if all of the outlets that ‘covered’ and re-reported on this issue a correction when it comes and goes and doesn’t occur.”
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Lauren Sánchez Shares Wedding Planning Insights
The “false” wedding report comes after Sánchez hinted at her excitement, revealing on “The Today Show” last month that she’s been using Pinterest for wedding inspiration.
“I actually have to say, I do have a Pinterest — I’m similar to every other bride, so I do have a Pinterest board,” she admitted, adding that she’s exploring different ideas for her wedding dress. “I’m fascinated with the dress.”
In a November 2023 interview with Vogue Magazine, the previous broadcaster mentioned that she and Bezos are considering a destination wedding but have yet to finalize plans.
“We’re still fascinated with the marriage,” she said. “What it should be. Is it going to be big? Is it going to be overseas? We do not know yet. We have only been engaged for five months!”
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Lauren Sánchez Speaks About Cozy Nights And TV Binge Sessions With Jeff Bezos
In an August interview with People Magazine, Sánchez shared a glimpse into her life with the billionaire. Despite their lavish lifestyle, she revealed that a few of their favorite moments are easy and low-key.
“My favorite time is when the home is calm and quiet, and Jeff and I are deciding what show we’ll binge that night,” Sánchez said.
She admitted they often disagree on what to look at, adding: “It takes just a little little bit of time to determine,” Sánchez said. “You possibly can imagine our tastes are just a little different. But I really like our TV time, we just have the very best time.”
Sánchez also highlighted a number of the shows she and Bezos have enjoyed watching together.
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“We recently watched ‘Baby Reindeer’ — like everyone else. ‘Fallout’ was amazing too. We just finished ‘Presumed Innocent,’ which was incredible,” she said. “Oh, and we absolutely loved ‘Severance.”
Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sánchez’s Love Story
Bezos and Sánchez have been inseparable since they began dating in 2018. Their relationship became public in early 2019, shortly after the billionaire and his ex-wife announced their divorce. Page Six revealed the romance just days after the news went viral.
Engagement rumors first surfaced in December 2019 when Sánchez was seen wearing a large heart-shaped ring.
On the time, she was separated from talent executive Patrick Whitesell, with whom she shares two children, Ella (16) and Evan (18).
She also has a 23-year-old son, Nikko, from her previous relationship with NFL player Tony Gonzalez.
Bezos, who shares three children with ex-wife MacKenzie Scott, finally proposed to Sánchez last 12 months aboard his mega-yacht with a $2.5 million cushion-cut pink diamond.
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Lauren Sánchez Recalls How The Billionaire Proposed To Her
In an interview with Vogue, Sánchez, 53, shared the unforgettable moment when Bezos popped the query.
“When he opened the box, I feel I blacked out a bit,” she said. Sánchez shared that the dazzling 20-carat ring, which is estimated at $2.5 million, left her stunned.
She also recounted that Bezos had secretly placed the ring under her pillow, which caught her off guard when he asked for her hand in marriage.
