Katy Perry isn't able to celebrate Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's wedding in Venice. Though many feel the singer isn't attending amid her split from Orlando Bloom, a source tells PEOPLE that wasn't a factor in the decision.

By Sara Rossi and Gabriele Pileri VENICE (Reuters) -Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez began three days of lavish wedding celebrations in Venice on Thursday with tight security shielding their VIP guests from protesters.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are set to marry — spectacularly, controversially — Friday in Venice. The event couldn't be less Seattle.