weddings in venice

It’s not just the canals that set the mood. The ornate bridges crisscrossing the canals, the grand architecture standing above the water, and the knowledge of the hidden locations add to the intrigue Venice has to offer.

A Grand Canal palazzo, a hidden courtyard in the historic center, or a private island in the Venetian Lagoon, each setting has its own aura worthy of any dream wedding. But there’s so much more too.

Gritti Palace and the Cipriani are among Italy’s most lavish historic hotels. Stunning villas, frescoed ballrooms, stunning churches, and Renaissance palaces offer no end of elegant wedding locations in Venice to say “I do”, all at the water’s edge.

Apart from the location and celebration of a destination wedding, it’s the memories that you and your loved ones share for your lives. Arriving at your wedding in a traditional gondola, water rippling at the sides will be the peak of it all, but there’s still plenty to supplement that.

Venice’s culinary delights are a joy to be experienced, including seafood risottos and cicchetti (Venetian tapas), the iconic Bellini cocktail, and some of the finest wines in Italy. Last but not least, is a wedding cake inspired by traditional Italian pastries, ensuring the final layer of your magical day has the best possible topping.