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Former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has denied rumors that he and fiancée Lauren Sánchez are planning a luxurious $600 million wedding in Aspen, Colorado, on December 28. The claims, which first surfaced in The New York Post and Daily Mail, suggested an extravagant event at Kevin Costner's sprawling 160-acre Dunbar Ranch, complete with global vendors and breathtaking mountain views.
Bezos took to social media on December 22 to address the speculation, writing, "This whole thing is completely false—none of this is happening." He added a cautionary note, stating, "The old adage 'don't believe everything you read' is even more true today than it ever has been. Lies can get ALL the way around the world before the truth can get its pants on. Be careful out there and don't be gullible."
The rumors had also claimed the couple rented out the upscale sushi restaurant Matsuhisa in Aspen for pre-wedding celebrations and arranged a weekend of activities, including skiing and hiking, for their guests. High-end event planner Sarah Rose Attman commented on the potential grandeur of the wedding, saying, "They'll cherry-pick their favorite things from around the world and fly them into Aspen, whether it's a cake from Paris, a hairstylist from New York, or a string band from LA."
Despite the denial, speculation had been fueled by Sánchez's remarks on The Today Show last month. When asked about her wedding plans, she shared, "No, I'm getting to it right now. Very excited about it." Sánchez also revealed that her primary focus has been on finding the perfect wedding dress, admitting, "I do have a Pinterest. I'm just like every other bride."
Tech mogul Elon Musk even chimed in on the drama, responding to Bezos' denial with optimism: "It's nice to know that epic events are happening somewhere in the world, even if one is not present."
Bezos and Sánchez began dating in 2018, and their relationship became public in 2019 following Bezos' divorce from MacKenzie Scott. The couple got engaged in May 2023, with Bezos presenting Sánchez with a 20-carat diamond ring estimated at $2.5 million.
