8 Breathtaking Wedding Venues in the Unique City of Venice
A truly one of a kind city, Venice built on a collection of 118 small islands that are separated by canals and linked by over 400 bridges. It is renowned for its beauty, architecture, art and culture and is and has been in the past a favourite city for many artists and inventors. It’s a truly romantic city, with an eclectic mix of architectural facades and a really unique spot to host a wedding that your guests are guaranteed to love.
Below we’ve rounded by 8 of our favourite wedding venues in Venice for your perusal.
1. Al Segnavento
Located in the heart of the venetian countryside, encased in lush and natural surroundings, the rustic and pretty Al Segnavento can be exclusively yours for your wedding weekend. They have both indoor and outdoor reception spaces available, including a large veranda and gardens that can be set with marquees, canopies of twinkling lights and lovely drapery. Indoors they have a chic, neutral event spaces that can adapted to suit your style, set with large windows that let the natural light flood in and a wooden ceiling and accents. When it comes to dining, they are known for their farm to table approach, choosing to only work with the highest quality organic ingredients. Located next to the venue is their lovely guesthouse for you and your wedding party to stay in too.
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2. Hotel Indigo Venice Sant’Elena
Nestled in the heart of Venice, this hotel is located within a renovated 1930s monastery right by the Biennale Gardens. Whilst being so centrally located, it actually has its own garden that is perfect for outdoor wedding ceremonies in the summer. For chillier months, the hotel also has ample space indoors to host your ceremony and reception, along with 75 bedrooms for your guests to stay in. Beautifully decorated in a classic modern style, the reception spaces feature large windows that fill the room with lots of lovely natural light, and the whole hotel can be exclusively hired for your wedding day. They can create a bespoke wedding menu for you in house and also have a close network of local suppliers that you can use for your special day.
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3. Villa Sagredo
A 16th century villa that was originally an ancient Roman castle, Villa Sagredo was commissioned by a noble family in the area to be renovated into their family home. The villa was carefully restored to maintain all its original venetian features and is the lovely wedding venue that you see today. The venue comprises of two villas that are completed in a rustic and elegant design. The main villa can seat up to 220 guests on the main floor and 80 on the ground floor, and in the annexe you’re able to seat 150 in the Ancient Granaries Room or 70 within the cellar, so there’s lots of choice depending on the size of your wedding party. Alternatively, there is also 40,000 square metres of private garden in case you wish to celebrate your wedding outside. The venue is exclusive use and is particularly handy for anyone driving over, with parking for up to 200 cars.
4. Hyatt Centric Murano
Located on the beautiful and quaint island of Murano, Hyatt Centric beautifully teams historic charm with modern luxury. In a spot overlooking the venetian lagoon, they have a number of spaces for both intimate and larger weddings, with the ability to host between 20 to 90 of your guests. You can choose to tie the knot outside in their pretty courtyard, followed by a reception within the luxury event spaces. The venue is just a 20 minute boat ride away from the main island of Venice and has 119 rooms available for your guests to stay in.
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5. Aman Venice
Facing the Grand Canal in the heart of Venice, right by the Rialto in the old quarter of San Polo, Aman Venice is one the most exclusive hotels in the city. It is located within a 16th century Venetian Palazzo set with frescoed ceilings, Murano glass chandeliers, stucco ornaments, impressive mirrors and beautiful silk coverings. Despite its central location, the venue benefits from two gardens - one facing the Grand Canal and a second that opens out onto the San Polo neighbourhood. They are able to host a variety of different wedding ceremonies, including religious, overlooking the Grand Canal either inside or outside. Their beautiful ballroom can host up to 100 guests for a ceremony and reception, enveloping your guests in golden stuccos, large light filled windows and twinkling chandeliers. Your guests will love dining on their luxurious 7 course tasting menu along a plush stay within one of the 24 luxury hotel bedrooms.
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6. Ca Segredo Hotel
A restored palace with picturesque views of the Grand Canal, the Ca Segredo Hotel makes for a fairytale wedding location. When you enter the venue, you’ll be greeted by a lovely grand staircase, towering ceilings and pretty ornate interior decoration. Within the space, there are a variety of rooms for you to host your wedding in, including a suite for getting ready. The main Portego Hall is the palace’s ancient ballroom, with windows that look out onto the Grand Canal and is ideal for both ceremonies and receptions, along with their rooftop terrace area. The venue is also surrounded by lots of pretty churches and the City Council Hall if you choose to have a ceremony elsewhere, and there is plenty of accommodation on site for your guests too.
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7. San Clemente Palace Kempinski
Tucked away on a private island - the Isola di San Clemente - you’ll find the tranquil and hidden gem that is this hotel, surrounded by the venetian lagoon. Awarded the Best Wedding Hotel and Best Luxury Wedding Resort by the World Travel Awards, it has played host to a number of high society weddings for billionaires and their families in the past. With authentic venetian style throughout the whole venue, it also has it’s own 12th century church on the island that you can make use of for your ceremony. Alongside this, the island also boasts 17 acres of lovely grounds, antique courtyards and boutique gardens, a tennis court, golf course, heated outdoor swimming pool, a jogging trail and a kid’s club. You can host your wedding either in the gardens or on their Acquerello Terrace if you choose to have it outside, or alternatively indoors in the San Polo e Santa Croce Room that can seat up to 250 guests, with floor to ceiling windows that look out on the grounds. The hotel also has 196 bedrooms available for your guests and is simply a 10 minute boat ride away from Piazza San Marco, the most central part of Venice.
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8. JW Marriott Venice Resort and Spa
A gorgeous resort wedding venue located on the private island of Isola delle Rose near Venice, this lovely spot can host a huge 2500 guests. The hotel is surrounded by an idyllic century old park, has it’s own church and amazing views of Venice. Exchange your vows in their pretty gardens or on a private terrace overlooking the lagoon, followed by dinner prepared by their Michelin starred chef in the restaurant or in their larger San Marco Hall. They can also place a marquee within the gardens if you’d prefer to host your reception outside. Your guests will love the on-site spa and pools and with 266 rooms available, everyone will be able to stay in one place on your one big party island.
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