When Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Emmy-winning journalist Lauren Sánchez decided to celebrate their engagement, they did so in breathtaking style. The couple hosted an ultra-exclusive party in Italy, and the guest list was a dazzling mix of Hollywood royalty, tech titans, and global influencers, all gathered aboard Bezos’s colossal $500 million superyacht, Koru.While initially buzzed about as a wedding, the event was a lavish celebration of their engagement, which took place in May. The party served as the ultimate gathering of their closest and most famous friends to toast to their future.The star power was undeniable. Topping the A-list were names like reality TV mogul Kim Kardashian, Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio, and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. The guest list didn’t stop there, also including Kris Jenner, pop superstar Katy Perry with her partner Orlando Bloom, and Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. Photos from the glamorous affair showed the high-profile guests mingling and enjoying the stunning Italian coastline from the deck of the magnificent vessel.
The setting for the party, the superyacht Koru, is a spectacle in itself. The name “Koru” is a Māori word that symbolizes new life, growth, and peace—a fitting theme for the couple’s new chapter. Perhaps the most talked-about feature of the yacht is the custom-carved wooden figurehead on its prow, which bears a striking resemblance to Lauren Sánchez, a romantic and grand gesture from Bezos.This Italian extravaganza follows their official engagement earlier this year, which also reportedly took place aboard the Koru. While details of their actual wedding remain under wraps, this star-studded celebration has certainly set a spectacular tone for what is sure to be one of the most talked-about unions of the decade.