In brief
63 Venice locations in five groups: the City Hall and civil wedding venues (led by Palazzo Cavalli), Grand Canal hotels and palazzi, churches and places of worship, the lagoon islands, and the photo spots we use for portraits and proposals. Each page covers what's possible there, the best time for photos and how to get there.
City Hall & civil wedding venues
The halls where the City of Venice celebrates civil weddings and civil unions, plus the private venues it has authorised.
Palaces, hotels & Scuole Grandi
Grand Canal hotels, private palazzi and the historic Scuole Grandi that host ceremonies and receptions.
Churches & places of worship
Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, Armenian and Jewish places of worship where religious ceremonies and blessings are held.
Lagoon islands
Burano, Murano, Torcello, the Lido and the Giudecca — colour, space and a boat ride as part of the day.
Iconic photo spots
Squares, bridges, waterfronts and hidden corners for portraits, proposals and couple sessions.
Still choosing? Our guide to Venice wedding venues compares palaces, hotels and islands side by side, and the best places for wedding photos in Venice maps the photo spots with timings.
Tell us where you're thinking of →Venice wedding locations: frequently asked questions
What are the best places for wedding or couple photos in Venice?
St Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace at sunrise, the Rialto and Accademia bridges, the Riva degli Schiavoni with San Giorgio behind, a gondola on a quiet canal and, for colour, Burano. See the best places for wedding photos in Venice.
Can you get married in St Mark's Square?
Not legally, as there is no ceremony venue in the square. You can hold a short private moment there during a sunrise portrait session; see can you get married in St Mark's Square?.
Can you get married on a gondola?
Not legally, but a symbolic exchange of vows or a blessing on a gondola is possible. See can you get married on a gondola?.
Do you need a permit for a photoshoot in Venice?
A couple with one photographer working light doesn't. The Comune requires authorisation for larger crews, sets or anything that blocks the way; museums, shops and private venues set their own rules. See our photoshoot permit guide.
Which island is best for photos, Burano or Murano?
Burano for colour, Murano for a quieter island with glass workshops and a lighthouse, Torcello for ancient, rural calm. Compare them in Burano vs Murano.
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