Venice is divided ahead of next week's celebrity wedding of U.S. tech-tycoon Jeff Bezos and Laura Sanchez, with some looking forward to the glitz and glamour, while others fear it will turn the scenic city of gondolas and palazzi into an amusement park.

“The many speculations and fake news circulating about Jeff Bezos’ wedding are completely unfounded,” the municipality said. “Only 200 guests will have been invited and therefore it will be easy for Venice to accommodate such an event, without any disruption whatsoever to the city, its residents and visitors.”

Amazon's Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are reportedly marrying next week in Venice, Italy, with celebrations at the Scuola Grande della Misericordia. The guest list includes celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Katy Perry.