Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s Venice Wedding Shares Royal Singer with William and Kate

In a fascinating blend of billionaire extravagance and royal charm, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez recently tied the knot in a lavish three-day wedding celebration in Venice, Italy, sharing an unexpected musical connection with Prince William and Kate Middleton. The star-studded event on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore featured none other than British singer Ellie Goulding, who also performed at the royal couple’s second wedding reception back in 2011.

Goulding, a voice that has resonated across palaces and billionaire bashes alike, sang her soulful cover of Elton John’s "Your Song" for both couples’ first dances—first for William and Kate at Buckingham Palace, and now for Bezos and Sánchez amidst Venetian splendor. It’s almost as if her melodies are the unofficial soundtrack for high-profile love stories. Adding to the romance at the Bezos-Sánchez affair, Matteo Bocelli, son of the legendary Andrea Bocelli, crooned Elvis Presley’s "Can’t Help Falling in Love," setting the tone for an unforgettable night.

The guest list at this Venetian extravaganza read like a who’s who of global influence—think Orlando Bloom, Tom Brady, Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, and even Queen Rania of Jordan, mingling under the Italian moonlight. The entertainment didn’t stop at Goulding; Usher belted out his iconic "Yeah," while DJs like Cassidy and Kygo kept the party pulsing.

Reflecting on Goulding’s royal performance years ago, she once shared how nerve-wracking yet rewarding it was to sing for William and Kate, a moment she cherished deeply. That same magic clearly carried over to Venice, bridging two worlds of opulence through her voice. It’s a small world after all, isn’t it, when love and music unite the elite across continents?