Palazzo Cavalli Wedding Guides

Guides to a civil wedding at Palazzo Cavalli, Venice's City wedding hall on the Grand Canal — booking, documents, timing and photos.

In short

In brief

Palazzo Cavalli is the City of Venice's main civil wedding venue, a Gothic palace on the Grand Canal near the Rialto. Ceremonies are short, legally valid and booked through the City's wedding office.

About these guides

For the venue itself — access, rooms and photo notes — see our Palazzo Cavalli location page. These guides cover the rest: the civil wedding in Venice step by step and the legal overview in Getting married in Venice. For photography, our Palazzo Cavalli wedding photographer service covers the boat arrival, the ceremony and portraits on the Grand Canal.

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Civil Wedding in Venice: Palazzo Cavalli & the City Hall Venues

How a civil wedding in Venice works: the City Hall venues from Palazzo Cavalli to the Lido, fees, documents, interpreters, what happens on the day and where to take photos afterwards.

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The main page for this topic: Palazzo Cavalli weddings.

Official source

Civil marriage in Venice

The City's official page for civil weddings: venues, booking, fees and required documents (in Italian).

Comune di Venezia — Civil marriage in Venice ↗

Frequently asked questions

How long is a ceremony at Palazzo Cavalli?

Typically about 20–30 minutes; ceremonies follow one another, so arrive on time and plan the photos around it.

Can we arrive at Palazzo Cavalli by boat?

Yes, the palace faces the Grand Canal and a water-taxi arrival is one of the classic photos of the day — check landing arrangements with the City.