As the world focuses on Venice, Italy, where Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's soon-to-be star-studded wedding is making headlines, Jenna Bush Hager is more than happy to be far from the commotion. As for the rest, the co-host of Today with Hoda & Jenna recently opened up about her candid thoughts on those heavily documented nuptials, and she was not mincing words.
"Everybody's talking about it," Jenna confessed of the luxury real estate on the June 26 episode, which was guest co-hosted by Maria Shriver. Celebrities including Kim Kardashian and Orlando Bloom are heading out to the romantic Italian city, but the former first daughter says the thought of taking part in such a global extravaganza is not on her to-do list.
"It's very public. There's protests in Venice, which I personally would hate," Jenna continued, referring to the angry reception of the high-profile wedding by locals worried about "over-tourism). The noise, glitz, attention, and disturbance of such an affair are perpendicular to her values about love and celebration.
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Jenna, who tied the knot with Henry Hager in 2008, was thinking back to her own wedding, which she had made a point to keep both small and,, somewhat off the radar. "When I got married a long time ago, I was so worried about people finding out where I was getting married," she said. But instead of a castle or coastline, the ceremony was held quietly in her parent's backyard in Texas, a location chosen to ensure intimacy and make things feel "real."
Her remarks reflect a deepening cultural divide between high-octane, star-studded occasions and the craving for quiet, meaningful moments exchanged among loved ones. Jenna's desire for simplicity over spectacle isn't an indictment. It's a matter of personal philosophy. Refreshingly grounded in a media climate that increasingly fetishizes visibility. As a pair of political climbers get ready for a wedding that will surely be remembered for its opulence, Jenna's comments are a timely reminder that not everyone dreams of becoming an online sensation. For others, the best weddings are those where the only trend is love.
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June 27, 2025
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