Jeff Bezos's wedding has become the event of the summer with Venice as the epicenter of the occasion. Some of the world's largest fortunes have gathered there, including royal figures like Rania of Jordan. Venice has been locked down to protect the couple and their guests, but despite these efforts, tragedy couldn't be avoided.
At the welcome party that Bezos organized with his future wife, a huge storm broke out during the outdoor event. Distinguished guests like Rania of Jordan had to run for cover while the newlyweds lamented what had happened. Even with all the power present at the party, nothing compares to the power of nature.
Rania of Jordan runs at Jeff Bezos's wedding
Jeff Bezos has used his fortune to turn Venice into his own wedding stage. The city has bowed to the Amazon magnate, who has promised generous donations for the inconvenience caused. This is no surprise, as major personalities like Rania of Jordan have gathered in the city to attend the wedding.
The celebration will last three days, and yesterday the first of the festivities took place at a villa where guests arrived by helicopter. Bezos's enormous fortune allows him to take certain liberties and control every aspect of his wedding. However, what he couldn't control was an unexpected storm that made Rania of Jordan flee the party.
The weather was sunny at midday as attendees enjoyed appetizers by the canal, admiring the elegant decor and relaxed atmosphere. However, as evening fell, a thunderstorm suddenly broke out, forcing the music to stop and everyone to seek shelter.
The rain began to fall heavily on elite guests, including Rania of Jordan herself, who took cover under an improvised roof. The guests hurried to leave the event terrace, being escorted to water taxis on flooded canals to avoid slipping on the soaked ground. Jeff Bezos watched in astonishment at what seemed like divine punishment for such a display of opulence and power.
Jeff Bezos sends Rania of Jordan back to the hotel
Not all the guests took the unexpected storm during the party with humor. While Orlando Bloom and Oprah appeared smiling and cheerful, others like Rania of Jordan were evacuated immediately.
After all, she is the queen of Jordan and Jeff Bezos is responsible for her safety and well-being. That's why she was among the first to be attended to by the Amazon owner's security team.
The event was called off around 8:30 p.m., 45 minutes earlier than planned. All the decorations were left soaked and surrounded by huge puddles as proof of the uncontrollable power of nature.
Since the celebrations will last several days, it is expected that, for the big wedding day, the weather will improve considerably. However, both Bezos and his future wife have a plan B for unforeseen events.
The storm added an unexpected chapter to the tale of extreme top-level, highlighting that even million-dollar weddings can be shaken by the force of nature. It's the only thing that escapes the control of money and power and is able to level everyone. While the rain didn't ruin the celebratory spirit, it did remind everyone present that great fortunes don't control the clouds.