Bezos' Venetian Vows: A Force of Fortune or Folly?

A Wedding It Is. Grand It Is.

Hmm a wedding in Venice there is. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez they are. Much money spent it seems. A disturbance in the Force I sense. Like flies to honey the rich and famous drawn they are. Two hundred strong the guest list reads. Trump's daughter Gates Winfrey... even a Kardashian or two. More than sand they are!

Confidential The Details Are. Secret They Try To Keep.

A $50 million bill it is estimated to be. Vows exchanged on a private island away from prying eyes they will be. Security concerns strong they are. From a 16th century building the venue it was moved yes. A pre wedding reception in a medieval church it was. Foam party and Gatsby soiree? Hmm excessive perhaps it is. But remember size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my size do you? Hmm? Hmm. And well I should not judge as a Jedi I am.

A Sum Costly It Is Yes

The Veneto government figures it shares. Forty to forty eight million euros this wedding will cost. Money flowing like the Venetian canals it is. But charitable donations Bezos will make. Two million euros to Corila for the lagoon it goes. A good thing this is but a drop in the ocean perhaps it is hmm?

Private Jets and Super Yachts Arriving They Are.

The guests they arrive in style. Private jets super yachts helicopters all there are. Luxury hotels booked they are. The Cipriani the Aman...the finest Venice has. Enjoying designer shopping and high end delights they must. Luxurious the dark side of the force can be yes. Easy it is too to fall.

The Force is off Balance. Protests Arise.

Backlash from the locals it arises. The World Heritage Site they protest. A playground for the super rich Venice it is becoming. Over tourism a problem it already is. Tourist entry fees introduced they have. Trying to alleviate the pressure they are. But will it work hmmm? Patience you must have my young padawan.

A New Hope Or the Beginning Of The End?

Italy attracting the wealthy it is. Flat tax regime a draw it has become. Luxury real estate booming it is. Other countries cracking down they are yet Italy opens its arms. A surge in wealthy arrivals they experience. Will this bring balance to the Force? Or imbalance hmm? Only time will tell young one. May the Force be with you and with Venice. Use it wisely we must.