Ultimate 2026 Venice Destination Wedding guide
Planning a Magical Destination Wedding
in Venice
Venice, the city of lovers, opens its arms to you for a wedding worthy of a fairy tale. Imagine exchanging your vows in a setting filled with romance, with winding canals as a backdrop and majestic Venetian palaces as witnesses to your love. Venice offers a timeless and magical atmosphere, where every street corner evokes passion and elegance. After the ceremony, you can enjoy a gondola ride, gracefully floating on the sparkling waters of the lagoon, creating unique memories. The refined Italian cuisine and Venetian traditions will introduce you to an enchanting culinary experience. Come and discover the charm and untouched beauty of Venice and let this mythical city guide you towards an unforgettable wedding day filled with love.
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Three key items to get married in Venice
When getting married in Venice, it is important to bring practical and cultural items that enhance your unique experience. Among the three essential items to bring, here is a suggestion:
Firstly, Venice is known for its romantic canals and charming alleyways, but the weather can be unpredictable. A foldable umbrella will come in handy in case of sudden rain or inclement weather, allowing you to stay dry while adding an elegant touch to your wedding attire.
Next, Venetian masks are iconic to Venetian culture and its famous carnivals. Bring a beautifully decorated Venetian mask to add an element of mystery and elegance to your wedding. You can wear it during your ceremony or for a special photo session, infusing an authentic Venetian ambiance into your special day.
Lastly, Venice is the city of love and romance, and Italy is famous for its renowned poets and writers. Decorate your tables with a book of Italian poetry, such as the sonnets of Francesco Petrarca or the verses of Dante Alighieri, to immerse yourself in literature and the beauty of the Italian language. During quiet moments, you can draw inspiration from these poems to express your feelings and make your wedding even more poetic.
These three practical and cultural items will help you create a memorable experience during your wedding in Venice, adding a practical, mysterious, and cultural touch to your special day.
The best season to get married in Venice
Each season has its distinct advantages in Venice, whether it's the pleasant temperatures of spring, the festive atmosphere of summer, the romantic autumn colors, or the enchanting winter ambiance. It is essential to consider your personal preferences, the wedding style you envision, and your budget constraints to choose the season that best suits your expectations. Each season has its own charm in Venice and brings its unique touch to the ceremony and festivities. Here are the main advantages of each season:
Spring (March-May): Spring in Venice is characterized by pleasant temperatures, ideal for an outdoor ceremony. The gardens and parks of Venice come alive with beautiful flowers in spring, creating an enchanting backdrop for your wedding. Compared to the peak tourist season, spring attracts fewer visitors, offering a more intimate and tranquil atmosphere for your wedding.
Summer (June-August): Summer in Venice is characterized by abundant sunshine, providing long and bright days, perfect for an outdoor ceremony. Venice experiences its peak tourist season during the summer, creating a lively and festive atmosphere in the city, adding an energy and joy to your wedding. During summer, many hotels, palaces, and gardens open their doors to host weddings, offering a greater variety of venues for your ceremony. The summer months generally offer sunny days in Venice, with an average temperature of around 24°C, allowing for outdoor ceremonies and the enjoyment of the city's charming outdoor spaces.
Autumn (September-November): Autumn brings a palette of warm and vibrant colors to Venice, creating a romantic and picturesque ambiance for your wedding. Autumn is a pleasant time in Venice, with mild temperatures that allow for outdoor enjoyment without being too hot. After the peak summer season, autumn sees a decrease in the number of tourists, offering a quieter and more intimate atmosphere for your wedding.
Winter (December-February): Venice during winter is magical, with its peaceful canals, illuminated palaces, and a unique romantic atmosphere. It can create a fairy-tale ambiance for your wedding. Winter is considered the low tourist season in Venice, meaning fewer crowds and a more intimate experience for your wedding. Accommodation and service rates can be more advantageous during the winter season, allowing you to save on your wedding.
It is important to note that the climate can vary, and showers can occur even during the dry season, just as there can be sunny days during the rainy season. It is recommended to check the specific weather forecasts for your wedding date and to plan alternative solutions in case of unfavorable weather conditions, such as indoor spaces or tents. An experienced photographer will be able to take these elements into account to propose locations suitable for your wedding project, whether for outdoor or indoor photos. Why not trust me?
The best wedding venues
in Venice
Getting married in Venice offers a unique and memorable experience. Celebrating your wedding in such an iconic and romantic city will leave a lasting imprint on your memories and those of your guests. It's an opportunity to live out a fairytale in one of the most romantic cities in the world. Venice is renowned for its romantic atmosphere and timeless charm. The winding canals, Venetian palaces, picturesque bridges, and narrow alleyways create an ideal setting for a romantic and unforgettable wedding ceremony. The Serenissima is filled with iconic wedding venues such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, historic Venetian palaces, and elegant canal-side villas. These locations provide a stunning and prestigious backdrop to celebrate your marriage. And after a unique and romantic ceremony, what could be better than indulging in traditional Venetian dishes and Italian specialties at the city's numerous restaurants and trattorias? It's a culinary experience to be shared with your loved ones. Here are some of the most iconic venues in Venice:
This baroque palace located on the Grand Canal is a prestigious and grandiose wedding venue. With its majestic halls, magnificent frescoes, and well-maintained gardens, Palazzo Pisani Moretta offers an opulent and luxurious ambiance for weddings. The ground floor is divided into 3 main areas, with 7 rooms on the ground floor and another 7 on the upper floor. All the rooms are very spacious, making this palace a recommendation for couples with a large number of guests.
Palazzo Cavalli
Located on the Grand Canal, this magnificent 16th-century Venetian palace offers an elegant and historic setting for weddings. It is situated near the Rialto Bridge, one of the city's iconic landmarks. With its richly decorated halls, sparkling chandeliers, and breathtaking views of the canal, Palazzo Cavalli creates a romantic and sumptuous atmosphere. The palace offers both indoor and outdoor spaces, including ballrooms, terraces with canal views, and gardens, providing different options for the ceremony, reception, and wedding photography. You can enjoy panoramic views of the Grand Canal and the surrounding Venetian palaces, adding a touch of charm and authenticity to your wedding.
This luxury five-star hotel is housed in a historic palace and offers an exclusive and refined setting for weddings. Vows can be exchanged in the canal garden or in the ballroom overlooking the Grand Canal before the festivities begin with a candlelit banquet accompanied by live opera performances or a string quartet. For multi-day events, two classic boats provide easy group access to the city's art galleries, St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, or a day of exploring the Venetian lagoon.
This historic Venetian palace offers a sumptuous setting for weddings. With its magnificent, lavishly decorated halls and breathtaking views of the Grand Canal, it is a romantic and prestigious venue to celebrate your wedding. The grand ballroom, with its spectacular high ceilings, provides a luxurious backdrop for a reception and dinner, turning a wedding into a true fairy tale. For more intimate ceremonies, the rooftop terraces welcome adventurous couples for a unique experience above Venice.
JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa
Located on the private island of Isola delle Rose, this resort offers modern facilities and an enchanting setting for weddings. With its lush gardens, infinity pool overlooking the lagoon, and panoramic views of Venice, JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa provides an elegant and memorable wedding experience for up to 380 guests.
Situated on the island of Giudecca, this luxury hotel built in the 19th century offers elegant spaces and spectacular views of the lagoon. With its lush gardens, seaside pool, and panoramic terraces, it is an ideal venue for upscale weddings. Various spaces are available to accommodate both small and large ceremonies.
This former Venetian school is a unique wedding venue. The Scuola Grande di San Rocco is a lay confraternity founded in 1478. The popularity of the cult of St. Roch, whose remains had been in the possession of the brotherhood since 1485, contributed to its rapid expansion, making it the wealthiest Scuola in the city. It is a unique site where over 60 paintings are preserved in their original setting, in a building that has undergone minimal alterations since its construction. The confraternity is still active today, fulfilling its traditional charitable duties while safeguarding its extraordinary artistic heritage. With its magnificent frescoes, sculptures, and grand architecture, it provides an impressive backdrop for a memorable wedding ceremony.
Our favourite
Nestled on the island of Giudecca, this 17th-century Venetian villa is surrounded by lush gardens and offers a panoramic view of the Venetian lagoon. Originally owned by the Zen family, Venetian aristocrats, the newlyweds can organize their outdoor reception in the gardens or in the elegant indoor halls, imbued with history and Venetian charm. The chapel, with its sleek and welcoming style, faces the Po River and can be the perfect setting for a ceremony and couple photos. The current owner, Irishwoman Elaine Avanzo Bennett, warmly welcomes the future newlyweds and their guests.
“You can’t rule the heart.”
— Italian proverb
The best wedding planners
in Venice
Venice offers high-quality planning, decoration, catering, and entertainment services, from agencies specializing in destination weddings. Here are some examples of agencies you can contact:
She is an event and wedding planner as well as a designer, with professional experience in event management and artistic direction since 2003. Her full-service wedding planning takes care of organizing your wedding from A to Z: planning, styling, and day coordination. With a dedicated team, she provides styling advice for the bride to meet all her needs, making her feel comfortable at all times: dress selection, hairstyle, makeup, and much more.
Venice is a romantic city and the perfect place for a wedding. With their experience, this agency is able to guide you in choosing the best reception venue and provide advice to find the top professionals in the industry who will assist you on your special day. Brilliant Wedding Venice has an extensive network of vendors and only selects the best to ensure that your wedding is successful from start to finish.
With 35 years of experience in event planning in Venice, this Italian wedding planner has made the Serenissima her favorite playground. Her expertise allows her to anticipate the many constraints and rules to follow for getting married in Venice, knowledge and professionalism that never fail to reassure anxious couples.
Cinzia Fonso Eventi is a company based in the Trentino-Alto Adige region that puts Cinzia's experience in event organization and floral design at your disposal, allowing you to arrive on the big day with the certainty of impeccable results. The agency takes care of creating decorations, floral arrangements, wedding tables, place cards and menus, centerpieces, candy buffets, and floral decoration of the cake. All these details contribute to creating an atmosphere that fully reflects your tastes and budget, both for the ceremony location and the reception. For couples who wish to create their own decorations for their big day, Cinzia also provides selected materials to create a unique and unforgettable DIY, with unique and original pieces.
