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Getting Married in Venice and the Veneto
Palladian villas and wine hills in the north-east of Italy. The Veneto holds the work of Palladio, among them the Villa Rotonda, Villa Barbaro and Villa Emo. The Venetian Republic left its walls, governors' palaces and civic buildings in towns from Verona to Belluno.
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Three of the 9 Venice and the Veneto venues we list, chosen by our editors to show the range.
Ca' Sagredo Hotel
Ca' Sagredo is a 15th-century Venetian Gothic palazzo on the Grand Canal at Campo Santa Sofia in Cannaregio, now a hotel and museum with a frescoed ballroom, a rooftop terrace and about 42 rooms and suites.
Castello Bevilacqua
Castello Bevilacqua is a medieval fortress founded in 1336 on the Veneto plain, with hanging gardens along three sides of its walls, frescoed Renaissance salons, a ballroom and 32 rooms for the wedding party.
JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa
JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa is a resort on its own island in the Venetian lagoon, with a Church for 250, a ballroom for 380, a spa and 266 rooms and suites.
People who work here
The owners, wedding directors, planners, photographers and chefs behind weddings in Venice and the Veneto.
AntheaCo-founder, Wa.Lab Events
Angela SalzanoFounder and destination wedding planner, Angela Salzano
Tracey FirmanFounder, Lusso Events
Elysanne SchuurmanLive Event Artist, Elysanne Schuurman Live Event Artist
Patrizia LeonardiFounder and Wedding Planner, Patrizia Leonardi Wedding Planner
Betsaida FernándezFounder and creative director, The Experialist
Ilaria GuarinoCo-founder, Italian Event Planners
Samantha PrettoBridal hair and make-up artist, founder, Samantha Pretto
Glenda MarradiFounder, wedding planner and designer, Il Giorno Perfetto di Glenda Marradi
Barbara ZanonWedding photographer and photojournalist, Barbara Zanon Photography
Pierpaolo PerriWedding and proposal photographer, founder, Pierpaolo Perri
Tiziana Di MolfettaCelebrante (celebrant), author, Dr Tiziana Di Molfetta
Alessandro MariPhotographer and founder, Alessandro Mari Photography
Sara MazzeiFounder and creative director, Infinity Weddings and Events
JuliaCEO and Wedding Planner, Julia Event
Irene GutanFounder, head planner and designer, High Emotion Weddings
David Christian LichtagDocumentary wedding photographer, David Lichtag Wedding Photography
Nino LombardoWedding photographer and studio founder, Nino Lombardo Photographer
Cinzia CianiFounder and CEO, Diamante Your Wedding in Italy
Roberto RaspolliniFounder and creative director, RoRas Destination Wedding
Matteo CuzzolaOwner and lead photographer, Matteo Cuzzola Photography
Emma WilsonFounder, creative director and filmmaker, Story Of Your Day
Valentina d'AmelioFounder and wedding planner, Il Mio Matrimonio
Giuliano BausanoWedding photographer, Giuliano Bausano
Ilaria MenichettiFounder, Production and Design director, Glam Events in Tuscany
Noemi AndrettaFounder, destination wedding planner and symbolic celebrant, Noemi Wedding
Stefano LunardiWedding photographer and owner, Stefano Lunardi
Daniele VertelliWedding photographer and founder, Daniele Vertelli Photography
Claudio SichelFounder and lead videographer, Whitesfilm Wedding Videography
Suellen FernandesFounder, destination wedding planner and designer, Suellen Fernandes Weddings & CelebrationsVenues in Venice and the Veneto Planners in Venice and the Veneto Photographers in Venice and the Veneto
A Wedding in Venice and the Veneto
Palladian villas and wine hills in the north-east of Italy
Venice has its own guide. The Veneto proper is a region of rolling hills, walled cities and wine country. Verona's Arena, Vicenza's Olympic Theatre and the prosecco terraces of Conegliano lie close to one another.
The Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene were made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019. The vine terraces and estate hotels in the hills above Treviso make a wedding landscape that is less sought-after than Tuscany's.
Choosing a setting
Villa, heritage hotel or hotel
Photo: Villa Mosconi Bertani Villa
3 venues we list: Villa Mosconi Bertani, Villa Ormaneto and Villa Rizzardi.
Photo: The Gritti Palace Hotel
2 venues we list: The Gritti Palace and Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese.
Photo: Ca' Sagredo HotelThe season
When to get married
The Veneto has a continental climate, with hot, humid summers and cold winters. Early June and September give the best conditions for outdoor events. The Prosecco harvest in late September adds colour to vineyard weddings, and October is still warm enough for garden ceremonies.
Getting there
How guests arrive
The Veneto has good roads, and most venues outside Venice are reached by private transfer. The A4 motorway runs east to west through the region, connecting Bergamo, Verona, Vicenza, Padua and Venice.
Venice Marco Polo (VCE). The main international gateway, with long-haul routes from New York, Dubai and major European hubs. A water taxi from arrivals serves guests who extend their trip to Venice.
Verona Villafranca (VRN). The most convenient airport for Verona and Valpolicella weddings, with European routes.
Treviso (TSF). A low-cost airport next to the Prosecco Hills, with good European coverage. It is the most practical gateway for Prosecco Hills weddings.
Milan Malpensa (MXP). Reached by road or by high-speed train via Brescia to Verona. It suits intercontinental guests who cannot route through Venice or Verona.
Where guests stay
Under one roof, or nearby
The Veneto has varied wedding accommodation, from the Palladian villas of the Brenta Riviera and Vicenza to the Prosecco hills north-east of Treviso and the approaches to Venice.
Brenta Riviera Villas
A string of patrician villas along the Brenta river between Venice and Padua, including Villa Pisani and Villa Widmann, is available for ceremonies. Boutique hotels in Strà and Dolo house guests nearby.
Prosecco Hills UNESCO Zone
The hills between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene were inscribed as a UNESCO landscape in 2019. Estate hotels on working Prosecco producers offer stays with cellar tours.
Vicenza and Palladio Country
Vicenza's Palladian architecture, listed by UNESCO, extends into the surrounding hills. The Villa La Rotonda is not available for events, but several working villas nearby are.
Venice hinterland
Treviso lies close to Marco Polo airport and is an affordable alternative to Venice for accommodation. Padua adds a further option, with its frescoed Scrovegni Chapel and a university atmosphere.
Photo: The Gritti PalaceFood and drink
Eating and drinking in Venice and the Veneto
Veneto cooking ranges from the cicchetti and seafood of Venice to the wine-country traditions of Valpolicella and the Prosecco hills.
Bigoli in Salsa
Thick wholemeal spaghetti dressed with a slow-cooked sauce of onions and salt-cured sardines, a lean Venetian dish traditionally eaten on days of abstinence.
Baccalà alla Vicentina
Salt cod braised slowly in milk with onions, anchovies and Parmigiano until the sauce is creamy, served on polenta. It is the dish of Vicenza.
Prosecco Superiore di Valdobbiadene
The higher tier of Prosecco, made in the steep original zone above Treviso. Cartizze, the single hilltop cru, gives a richer, fruitier wine.
Good to know
Before you book
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Marco Polo is the region's main international airport, north of Venice. A water bus and private water taxis serve the city, and hire cars and coaches serve mainland venues. For Prosecco hill venues a car is needed, because the estates have no public transport.
Palladian villa permits
Several working Palladian villas are available for exclusive events but are heritage-listed, so permits may be needed for marquees and temporary structures. The venue coordinator should handle this, and it needs confirming early.
Acqua alta in Venice
High water floods the lower parts of Venice unpredictably from October to March. A visit to Venice or a lagoon ceremony in that period needs a contingency plan and suitable footwear for guests.
Prosecco Hills driving
The Conegliano-Valdobbiadene zone has narrow lanes between vineyards, and satellite navigation can suggest unsuitable tracks. A local driver or planner helps for visits to several estates.
Entering Italy
UK and Canadian visitors may stay up to 90 days in any 180. ETIAS is not yet operating, and the Entry/Exit System has run since 10 April 2026. Check the guidance for your own passport.
Marrying legally in Italy
Checked 5 November 2026The ceremony
A civil marriage at the town hall (the comune) has legal effect. A Catholic ceremony can carry civil effect. A non-Catholic religious ceremony needs a civil ceremony first.
The paperwork
A foreign partner needs a nulla osta, or its embassy equivalent. Documents from outside the EU need an apostille and an Italian translation, and must be under six months old.
On the day
Two adult witnesses with photo ID are required, and an interpreter if a spouse or witness does not speak Italian. Each comune sets its own checklist, so contact the one that will marry you well ahead.
Sources: Italian Ministry of Justice, US Mission Italy, gov.uk, the Government of Canada and the EU travel portal.
Questions couples ask
Before you decide
Can a legal civil ceremony be held in a Palladian villa?
Several Palladian villas hold civil ceremony licences from the Comune of Vicenza and neighbouring municipalities. Availability is limited and needs coordination with the registrar, so a local planner with municipal contacts is essential.
Can a Veneto villa wedding be combined with Venice?
Yes. A pre-wedding stay or a honeymoon in Venice is easily added to a Veneto estate itinerary, and Venice Marco Polo airport serves both. A planner can coordinate the estate and the Venice accommodation together.
What is the Prosecco Hills UNESCO site, and does it affect weddings?
The UNESCO designation protects the landscape and restricts new construction, but does not affect private events at existing properties. Venues in the zone operate as normal.
Which airport should guests use for a Veneto wedding?
Venice Marco Polo is the main international gateway, with long-haul routes from New York, Dubai and major European hubs. Verona Villafranca is the most convenient airport for Verona and Valpolicella weddings, and Treviso, a low-cost airport next to the Prosecco Hills, is the most practical gateway for weddings there. Most venues outside Venice are reached by private transfer.
Where do guests stay for a Veneto wedding?
The Veneto has varied wedding accommodation, from the Palladian villas of the Brenta Riviera and Vicenza to the Prosecco hills north-east of Treviso and the approaches to Venice. Boutique hotels in Strà and Dolo house guests near the Brenta villas. Estate hotels on working Prosecco producers offer stays with cellar tours.
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This guide draws on the venues' own published details, official sources and the knowledge of our editors. Entry and legal information can change, so confirm it with the authority that will marry you before you book.