From historic palazzi to sunlit terraces overlooking the Grand Canal, Venice is home to some of the most enchanting wedding venues in the world. Imagine exchanging vows beneath centuries-old frescoes, hosting an al fresco celebration in fragrant gardens, or toasting the sunset from a rooftop with sweeping lagoon views. The city offers an irresistible blend of grandeur and intimacy, where gilded salons, candlelit courtyards, and panoramic terraces all tell their own love story. It’s no wonder Venice was recently chosen by Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez for their spectacular wedding celebration, a modern reminder of the city’s timeless allure. This curated collection highlights the most luxurious and chic places to marry in Venice – settings where history, artistry, and romance come together in unforgettable harmony.
Hotel Cipriani, The Gritti Palace
Aman Venice
Hidden within a 16th-century Palazzo Papadopoli on the Grand Canal, the Aman Venice hotel is an example of Venetian grandeur. Here, centuries-old frescoes blend with Aman’s signature understated luxury. Towering gilded ceilings, glass chandeliers, and a serene garden come together to create a setting that is both cinematic and deeply intimate. George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin chose this very palazzo to exchange their vows, which speaks to its allure as one of the world's most romantic wedding venues.
Belmond Hotel Cipriani
Perched on Giudecca Island, Belmond's Hotel Cipriani boasts rare Venetian magic: expansive lagoon views, lush gardens, and an echo of Venice's glorious romance. Imagine arriving by boat and being greeted by the glint of sunlight on the water, with the promise of celebrating in one of Europe’s most iconic hotels. Exclusive cabanas provide the utmost privacy for poolside wellness rituals.
The Gritti Palace
The Gritti Palace truly exudes intimacy and lavish detail. Its salons glow with antique mirrors and damask walls, and its terrace spills directly onto the Grand Canal, providing the perfect setting for an unforgettable toast under the stars. This is Venice at its most refined – deeply personal, effortlessly luxurious, and impossibly beautiful.
The Gritti Palace, LA76 Photography
Londra Palace Venezia
Located on the Riva degli Schiavoni, just steps from St. Mark’s Square, the Londra Palace Venezia provides a wedding backdrop that is pure poetry. Balconies open to the sparkling lagoon, and the interiors envelop you in soft light and old-world charm. Celebrations here feel grand yet unhurried, with every detail steeped in the elegance of la dolce vita.
Hotel Bauer Palazzo
With its historic grandeur on one side and sleek modernity on the other, the Hotel Bauer Palazzo is perfect for couples who love contrasts. The terrace, suspended above the Grand Canal, offers champagne sunsets that seem painted just for you. Inside, Art Deco flourishes meet Venetian opulence to create a setting for a celebration that feels both fresh and timeless.
Ca’ Sagredo Hotel
Ca’ Sagredo is a living museum. Its walls are adorned with 15th-century frescoes, and polished marble floors whisper beneath your feet. Every window frames the Grand Canal like a painting, and each salon tells its own story through gilded accents and silk. Here, your wedding becomes part of the palazzo’s centuries-long history, adding another chapter to its book of beauty.
Ca’ Sagredo, Iryna Mazura, Vivien Malagnat
Hotel Danieli
A Venetian Gothic architectural gem, the Hotel Danieli is a love letter to the city itself, with opulent marble, sweeping staircases, and the intoxicating glow of Murano glass at every turn. From the rooftop terrace, the skyline of domes and campaniles seems close enough to touch. For couples seeking unapologetic romance steeped in centuries of history, this is where fairy tales find their Venetian setting.
San Clemente Palace Kempinski
Located on its own private island in the Venetian lagoon, the San Clemente Palace Kempinski feels like a secluded paradise reserved exclusively for you and your guests. As you arrive by boat, the bustle of the city fades away, replaced by whispering cypress trees, cloistered gardens, and a 12th-century chapel at the heart of the estate. Grand lawns stretch toward the water, while elegant salons inside the palazzo carry a sense of timeless celebration.
