Jenna Bush Hager isn’t feeling any FOMO when it comes to Jeff Bezos’ wedding.
The Jenna & Friends anchor admitted she had no interest in attending the Amazon founder and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez’s impending nuptials in Venice, Italy, citing the highly-publicized nature of the event as a reason for her disinterest.
“Everybody’s talking about it,” she told guest co-host Maria Shriver during the June 26 episode of the daytime talk show. “It’s very public. There’s protests in Venice, which I personally would hate.”
Indeed, as some locals have spoken out against the festivities amid growing concerns about overtourism in the city, Jenna—whose parents are former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush—recalled her own desire to stay out of the public eye while exchanging vows with Henry Hager in May 2008.
“When I got married a long time ago, I was so worried about people finding out where I was getting married,” she explained. “We did it in my parents’ backyard in Texas, where nobody could be except for the people we love.”
While Jenna, 43, added that the backlash against Jeff and Lauren’s lavish affair made her “feel a little badly,” she and Maria, 69, both noted that they didn’t receive invitations to the couple’s big day in the first place. As Maria—who shares four children with ex-husband Arnold Schwarzenegger—pointed out, the celebration is “very exclusive.”
Jenna and Maria may not be making the trip to Venice for the occasion, but members of the couple’s inner circle—including Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian and Kris Jenner—have begun to arrive in the City of Canals. In fact, the trio mingled with fellow invitees Scooter Braun and Orlando Bloom—who recently ended his nine-year romance with Katy Perry—as they enjoyed lunch at The Gritti Palace hotel June 26.
For more on Jeff and Lauren’s wedding week, keep reading.
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Here Comes the Groom
Jeff Bezos stepped out in a sharp black suit for his June 27 wedding with Lauren Sánchez.
And the Bride Wore White
Lauren was living la vita dolce in a cream-colored dress.
Keeping Up With the Kardashians
Kim Kardashian donned a figure-hugging gown for the wedding ceremony.
Korsets
Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner both opted for dressed with snatched waists.
Thumbs Up
Amid news of his breakup with Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom suited up for the occasion.
Going Koko
Khloe Kardashian sported a plunging pink gown, which she acessorized with a feathery coat.
In Euphoria
Sydney Sweeney boarded a water taxi to the wedding ceremony.
Think Pink
Brooks Nader also wore pink to the event.
MVPs
Usher and Tom Brady suited up for the special occasion.
Momager at Play
Kris Jenner was joined by her longtime love Corey Gamble at the nuptials.
Black Tie (and Cap)
Leonardo DiCaprio paired his black tux and bowtie with an all-black Los Angeles Dodgers hat for the proceedings.
Trump Card
Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner also made it out to Venice for the star-studded wedding.
Baby Bump on Board
Pregnant Karlie Kloss, who is expecting her thir baby with husband Joshua Kushner, needed a little hand getting into a water taxi with her baby bump.
Iconic Duo
Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King stepped out in red and pink dresses, sharing a taxi boat to the ceremony.
Making Waves
Ellie Goulding waved to a friend while attending the wedding ceremony.
Ciao, Italia!
Jeff and Lauren—who got engaged in 2023 after going public with their romance in 2019—arrived in Venice, Italy, ahead of their wedding.
Here Comes the Bride
The bride-to-be wore a jaw-dropping corset dress to her wedding welcome party.
Meeting Up With California Gurls in Italy
Orlando met with the Kardashians and Scooter Braun for a bite to eat ahead of the nuptials.
BFFs On Board!
Oprah and Gayleboarded a taxi boat as they left the Gritti Palace Hotel in Venice for a pre-wedding party.
The Love Boat
The happy couple shared a sweet kiss as they left their hotel.
Mystery Guest
Leonardo tried to go incognito the day before the wedding in a dark suit and black L.A. Dodgers baseball cap as he joined the other guests for an evening out.
Touch Down in Venice
Tom Brady sported a Nobull sweatsuit as he transferred from plane to boat at the Venice Marco Polo airport in Venice.
Vittoria in Venice
Italian model Vittoria Ceretti looked stunning as she joined her boyfriend Leonardo DiCaprio on a taxi boat.
Summer Style
Kendall and Kylie were spotted hopping on a boat ahead of the big day.
Yes to the Dress?
Fashion designer Domenico Dolce was spotted mingling with other wedding guests.
Oh, Say Can You See This Couple on the Dock?
After all, Ivanka and Jared arrived at the Marco Polo airport in Venice before being sailed off to the St. Regis hotel.
Famous Faces
The A-list guests enjoyed a light lunch after arriving in Venice for the big event.
Flying Solo
Orlando hopped into a boat along with other wedding guests for an evening out in Venice.
Glowing in the Italian Sun
Lauren was all smiles as she walked into the hotel, as Jeff trailed behind.
Khloe Takes Venice
Khloe made a stylish arrival in Venice, rocking a leopard print bodycon strapless dress along with big sunglasses.
