In brief
A vow renewal or anniversary session is an unhurried couple session of one to three hours, with or without a small ceremony, at one or two Venice locations chosen for their meaning — a bridge, a campo, the church where you married, or a gondola.
How to renew your wedding vows in Venice
A vow renewal in Venice can be as simple as reading a few words to each other on a quiet bridge, or as formal as a blessing in a church or a symbolic ceremony in a palazzo garden. There is no paperwork involved, so the format is entirely yours.
Just the two of you
Read your vows on a bridge, at Punta della Dogana at sunrise or in a gondola. No officiant is needed.
With an officiant or a blessing
A celebrant can lead a symbolic ceremony, and St George's Anglican Church offers blessings in English. Venues like the Scuola Grande dei Carmini or the gardens of Airelles Palladio host renewal ceremonies.
Anniversary photoshoot ideas
We keep these sessions slower than a wedding day, with time to walk, to stop for a spritz, or to take a gondola. Many couples bring something from their wedding, like the rings, a veil or the first dance song on a phone. Others return to the place where they honeymooned. See our vow renewal ideas for inspiration.
Bringing the family
Children and grandchildren often join for part of the session, followed by a few minutes of portraits of the two of you. For milestone anniversaries, a family photo on a bridge becomes a picture the whole family keeps.
What's included
Coverage
- Couple session at one or two locations
- Optional small ceremony or reading of vows
- Candid and portrait coverage, including family if you wish
- Online gallery of fully edited high-resolution images
Planning and extras
- Relaxed pace, built around your story rather than a timeline
- Suggestions for officiants and symbolic ceremony formats
- Works well at sunrise or at sunset
- Easy to combine with a gondola ride
Vow renewals & anniversaries in Venice: frequently asked questions
Can you renew your vows in Venice?
Yes. A vow renewal is symbolic, so it can take place almost anywhere: a bridge, a gondola, a palazzo garden or, as a blessing, a church.
Is a vow renewal in Venice legally binding?
No — a vow renewal is symbolic. You are already married, so there are no documents to prepare; you can choose the words, the officiant (or none) and the place.
Can our children or family join?
Of course. Many renewals include children or grandchildren for part of the session, followed by a few minutes of portraits of the two of you.
We married years ago without good photos. Is this for us?
Very much so. A lot of couples book this session precisely to have the photographs they didn't get the first time.
How much does a vow renewal photographer cost in Venice?
We don't publish a fixed price list, because the right coverage depends on your date, timing, locations and boats. As a market reference, photographers listed for Venice on the MyWed directory charge roughly 140 to 950 USD per hour, with most between about 220 and 345 USD per hour and a usual minimum of two hours. Tell us your plans and we'll send a tailored proposal.
Collections
Every collection is tailored to your day — tell us your date, plans and guest count and we'll send a personal proposal.
Timeline
1 to 3 hours
Ideal for
Couples celebrating an anniversary, renewing their vows, or returning to Venice where they honeymooned.
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