Despite the $47-56 million price tag, Bezos' lavish wedding to Lauren Sanchez cost him less than one percent of his net worth.

Bezos will soon marry Lauren Sánchez in Venice. Protesters say the city, already grappling with overtourism, is putting the wedding over their needs — which city officials and wedding organizers deny.

I came to Venice for the wedding of the century — but mostly, I saw security guards, fences, and a hotel door closing in my face.