Sunset on the canal-side terraces
In brief
The St. Regis Venice brings together several palazzi on the Grand Canal a few steps from St Mark's Square. Formerly the Westin Europa & Regina, it reopened as a St. Regis in 2019, with a canal-side garden and terraces looking across to Santa Maria della Salute.
Best for couples who want a Grand Canal garden and a contemporary luxury hotel within walking distance of St Mark's.
A wedding at The St. Regis Venice
The St. Regis Venice brings together several palazzi on the Grand Canal, a few steps from St Mark's Square. It used to be the Westin Europa & Regina and reopened as a St. Regis in 2019, with contemporary interiors inside historic walls.
The canal-side garden
A garden on the Grand Canal is rare this close to St Mark's. Together with the terraces, it looks straight across to Santa Maria della Salute and Punta della Dogana, with gondolas passing in between. Venue details, capacities and policies change, so confirm everything directly with the venue before booking.
Westin Europa & Regina
If you are searching for a Westin Europa & Regina wedding, this is the same address. The hotel now operates as The St. Regis Venice.
St. Regis Venice wedding photography
The position at the mouth of the Grand Canal gives one of the classic Venice views. The Salute, directly opposite, is the backdrop to aim for, and it looks best at sunset from the canal-side spaces.
St Mark's Square is two minutes away, so a sunrise portrait session can happen before guests wake up. The Gritti Palace and the Accademia Bridge are a short walk west along the canal.
Getting there
The San Marco Vallaresso vaporetto stop is beside the hotel, and water taxis reach its landing stage directly.
A wedding day at the St. Regis, step by step
- Getting ready in a suite on the Grand Canal.
- Sunrise portraits in St Mark's Square, two minutes away.
- Ceremony at Palazzo Cavalli or a symbolic ceremony in the canal-side garden.
- Drinks in the garden at sunset, facing the Salute.
- Dinner on the terraces or in the hotel's event rooms.
The St. Regis through the seasons
The garden faces the Grand Canal and the Salute, so it gets the evening light. Spring and early autumn are ideal for outdoor events. In summer, evening receptions in the garden are lively and warm. In winter, the contemporary interiors and the bar offer an elegant, cosy setting.
Plan B for bad weather
The hotel's event rooms and the Arts Bar provide indoor spaces with canal views. The arcades of St Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace are nearby for covered portraits.
Who the St. Regis suits
Couples who want a modern luxury hotel with a historic setting, a garden on the Grand Canal and St Mark's Square at the door.
How we photograph a wedding at the St. Regis
The hotel's contemporary interiors and the garden on the Grand Canal give a modern, elegant setting. We photograph the getting ready in suites with canal views, the first look in the garden with the Salute behind, and the aperitivo at sunset. St Mark's Square, two minutes away, is perfect for sunrise portraits or a short session before dinner.
Guest logistics
The San Marco Vallaresso vaporetto stop is beside the hotel, with connections to the airport and the Lido. Water taxis reach the hotel's landing stage directly. Many guests can stay at the hotel or in other hotels around St Mark's.
Questions to ask before booking
- Can the canal-side garden host a symbolic ceremony?
- Which event rooms are available for the dinner?
- Are there room blocks for guests?
- Can a gondola pick up the couple from the hotel?
Best time of day for photos
Sunset in the garden, when the Salute opposite turns gold. For empty-square portraits, St Mark's at sunrise, two minutes away.
Planning tips for The St. Regis Venice
- Book the canal-side spaces for sunset.
- Do St Mark's Square portraits at dawn before guests wake up.
- The Salute across the water is the backdrop to aim for.
The St. Regis Venice: frequently asked questions
Is the St. Regis Venice the old Westin Europa & Regina?
Yes. The hotel was renovated and reopened as The St. Regis Venice in 2019.
Does the St. Regis Venice host weddings?
Yes. It hosts receptions and symbolic ceremonies, including in its canal-side spaces; the legal ceremony can take place at the Comune's venues.
How far is the St. Regis from St Mark's Square?
A couple of minutes on foot.
What is the view from the St. Regis Venice?
The Grand Canal with Santa Maria della Salute and Punta della Dogana directly opposite.
Does the St. Regis Venice have a garden?
Yes, a garden on the Grand Canal, rare in this part of the city, facing the Salute.
Can we have the ceremony in the St. Regis garden?
The hotel hosts symbolic ceremonies, including in its canal-side spaces; the legal ceremony takes place at the Comune.
How many palazzi make up the St. Regis Venice?
The hotel brings together several historic palazzi on the Grand Canal near St Mark's.
How much does a wedding at the St. Regis Venice cost?
The hotel prepares tailored proposals based on the spaces, the menu and the number of guests. Ask the events team for a quote for your date.
Is the St. Regis Venice good for a small wedding?
Yes, its garden and private rooms suit intimate celebrations as well as larger receptions.
What is the nearest vaporetto stop to the St. Regis Venice?
San Marco Vallaresso, right beside the hotel, with lines to the Lido, the Grand Canal and the airport.
Receptions and symbolic ceremonies arranged with the hotel
San Marco, on the Grand Canal near the Vallaresso stop
Contemporary luxury in historic palazzi, garden on the Grand Canal
Private inside; the area near St Mark's is busy by day
Luxury wedding collection
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