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Destination Weddings in Venice Italy
Are you planning to celebrate your wedding abroad? A Destination Wedding in Venice Italy is what you are looking for! Venice will give you indeed the unique opportunity of discovering an enchanting, fascinating, eternal city, impregnated with history and charm.
Venice is the perfect destination for destination weddings for countless reasons. One of them is undoubtedly its reputation for romance, that surpasses even that of Rome, the Italian capital, or Verona, Venice’s near neighbour that was the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. But why is Venice so associated with love and romance? Well in this beautiful city you will breathe a unique and peaceful atmosphere, created by the extraordinary combination of its architecture and the all-encompassing presence of water. Just imagine watching the sun set over the buildings painted in the softest ice cream colours or having a walk hand in hand with your beloved along the narrow streets and picturesque bridges that cross the infinite canals, discovering the most romantic, intimate and peaceful spots of the city, hidden and secluded as precious jewels.
Venice boasts a wide variety of amazing and historical venues. You can choose among numerous secret gardens and islands, which offer intimacy and peacefulness, beautiful terraces, with their breathtaking views on the Venetian lagoon, or historical palaces, extraordinary elegant buildings located directly on the Grand Canal. It’s your choice!
This marvelous city has everything you need to make your Special Day unforgettable. Based on our experience as wedding planners, we have collected in this article every detail you need to know about Destination Weddings in Venice Italy, hoping that this will help you with getting started with planning your dream destination wedding.
Religious Wedding in a Church
Multiculturalism has always been an essential characteristic of the Venetian culture and history. Nowadays a great variety of religions indeed still coexist here peacefully, offering couples of all confessions the possibility to get married in this charming city.
If you are looking for a Catholic wedding, Venice boasts some of the most beautiful and romantic churches in the world. Decorated by some of the greatest artists in history, these unique venues offer the perfect atmosphere for your religious wedding, either if you are looking for a well decorated baroque interior or for a more classical, clean style. Venice’s wide selection of churches satisfies everyone’s tastes and needs!
Protestant Weddings are usually celebrated in the only Anglican Church in Venice: St. George's Church. Formerly the warehouse for the Venezia-Murano Glass and Mosaic Company, this beautiful church was established in 1926. Very simple and classic, this unique venue is the ideal setting for a lovely and romantic blessing.
Did you know that the oldest Jewish ghetto in the world is located right here, in Venice? It dates back to 1516 and it includes 5 beautiful synagogues, where you can celebrate your Jewish Wedding. Each one is different in the architecture and size. The most popular synagogue among couples from all over the world who decide to get married in Venice with the Jewish ceremony is the Spanish one. Its richly worked ceiling and its majestic Aron ha-kodesh will leave you breathless.
If you are wondering if it’s possible to get married in Venice in an Orthodox Wedding, well the answer is yes. Venice hosts one of the most beautiful Orthodox churches in the world, the church of San Giorgio dei Greci. It is the oldest Orthodox Diaspora Church, situated a ten minutes’ walk from San Marco Square, right in the heart of this fascinating and astonishing city.
For Armenian couples who want to get married with a religious ceremony, Venice is the perfect place! In the Venice lagoon there is an intimate island called San Lazzaro degli Armeni, where is located one of the most important Armenian monastery in the world. Far from the hustle and bustle of the main tourist routes, this island is the ideal location to get married with the typical Armenian ritual in total peace.
Symbolic Wedding on a Terrace with a view
Celebrate your wedding with a symbolic ceremony on a wonderful terrace in Venice, where you will have the chance to admire the city in all its beauty!
Venice offers a wide selection of amazing venues with a stunning private (or not) terrace overlooking the Grand Canal or St. Mark’s basin, the perfect spot for unique symbolic ceremonies and enchanting private wedding receptions.
Just imagine saying the most important “Yes” of your life with the sun setting down on the lagoon in the background or celebrating with your guests while the moon reflects on the Grand Canal, creating a magical atmosphere and making your Destination Wedding in Venice Italy an unforgettable experience!
Symbolic Wedding in an Historical Venetian Palace
Venice does not only mean romance and love, but also history. The glorious past of Venice is to be found in its iconic historical palaces, where you will breath the real essence of the Venetian nobility with all its treasures and political but also amorous intrigues.
Every woman deserves to feel like a princess at least once in their life. Let us organise your fairytale wedding in an ancient Venetian palazzo, a perfect combination of elegance and sophistication, a masterpiece of art and architecture. The stunning frescoes and fine stuccos, enlightened by original Murano glass chandeliers, will leave you and your guests breathless!
Symbolic Wedding in a Secret Garden
Are you looking for a secluded and calm location for your wedding? A few people know that Venice is filled with hidden gardens, which offer stunning views overlooking the water and are mostly to be found in the surrounding islands.
Far from the crowds of tourists and immersed in nature, the wonderful secret gardens this city has to offer will give you the opportunity to celebrate your Symbolic Destination Wedding in Venice Italy with your loved ones in total peace and quietness.
Symbolic Wedding on a Gondola
There’s no other place in the whole world where you can get married on a real gondola but Venice. Can you imagine anything more romantic? Celebrate your love for your better half in a symbolic ceremony among the picturesque canals of the most romantic city in the world.
Enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience and Venice’s beautiful views in all seasons, either if you are looking for an intimate ceremony, with no guests, or an elopement wedding! Venice has a poetic beauty and discreet charm all year round. Choosing to get married with a symbolic ceremony on a traditional gondola you will discover unknown secret corners of this magnetic city and breath the authentic Venetian lifestyle.
Venice has literally everything you can think of when planning your Special Day! Do not hesitate to contact us for further information about Destination Weddings in Venice Italy: we look forward to helping you planning the destination wedding of your dreams!
