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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are simply rewriting pre-wedding celebration rules because why sip champagne on a terrace when you can pop suds on a $500 million yacht? This Sunday, the power couple turned the Adriatic into their personal foam dance floor aboard the superyacht Koru, cruising off Cres Island, Croatia, just days before their upcoming Italian "I do's."
Sure, wedding prep is great, but this foam party doubled as a surprise 19th birthday celebration for Lauren's son, Evan. A "Happy Birthday" banner fluttered in the breeze, signaling a playful tone for the festivities.
© Splash News/The Grosby GroupAbs, Hats, and PDA in the Sun
If you thought billionaires don't break a sweat, think again. Bezos was spotted in black-and-blue swim shorts and a chill bucket hat, showing off his sculpted abs while staying surprisingly low-key. Lauren rocked a red-and-black string bikini, oversized sunhat, giant sunnies, and a full-on boss babe beach vibe.
© Splash News/The Grosby GroupThe aboard crew didn't hold back. Giant beach balls floated, guests dove into crystal springs, and there was even golf-off-the-deck action. After the foam mania, everyone regrouped for a luxe group dinner.
© Splash News/The Grosby GroupPre-Wedding Tour Across Europe
This isn't their first European splash. Cannes, Croatia, and Italy have each hosted events leading up to their Venice wedding later this week. They staged a flash bachelorette in Paris with Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry, and pals and marked the Koru as their floating party headquarters.
© @kimkardashianWith the wedding days away, this foam party was a mood-setter. But remote celebrations don't escape scrutiny. Their Milano-to-Venice wedding plans hit a snag: local activists protested in Venice, plastering banners reading "No Space for Bezos" and even threatening disruptions, complete with inflatable Crocs. Organizers pivoted venues, shifted yacht operations away from the lagoon, and threw around local donations to ease tensions.
According to a source who spoke with Page Six, in April, the couple discreetly donated to several local charities as part of their wedding planning. And they're roping their A-list guest list (Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian, Bill Gates, Barbra Streisand, and Ivanka Trump) into the effort as well.
In lieu of wedding gifts, Bezos and Sánchez are donating to their guests' names to ensure "Venice will continue to inspire wonder for generations to come," a source revealed.
© FilmMagicThe couple, as reported by the Associated Press, is intentionally sourcing approximately 80% of their wedding supplies from Venetian vendors. This includes confections from Rosa Salva, the city's oldest pastry shop, and handcrafted glassware from Murano studio Laguna B.
