In brief
A civil wedding in Venice is celebrated by the City in its official wedding venues, the best known being Palazzo Cavalli on the Grand Canal. It is legally valid, usually lasts about 20–30 minutes and requires documents that depend on your nationality.
These guides cover everything about a civil ceremony in Venice: the step-by-step civil wedding guide, the overall picture in Getting married in Venice, and the venue itself on our Palazzo Cavalli page. If you'd like the day photographed — from the boat arrival to the portraits on the Grand Canal — see our Palazzo Cavalli wedding photography service.
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The main page for this topic: Civil wedding at Palazzo Cavalli.
The City's official page for civil weddings: venues, booking, fees and required documents (in Italian).
Comune di Venezia — Civil marriage in Venice ↗Yes. Non-residents can marry in a civil ceremony in Venice once their documents are in order; the exact paperwork depends on nationality, so check with your embassy and the City's wedding office.
If either of you doesn't speak Italian, an interpreter is normally required during the ceremony — confirm the current rule with the City when booking.
