There’s something truly special about a wedding in Venice. It’s no surprise that hosting destination weddings in this storied place is quite popular for to-be-weds from around the globe. The ancient floating city is filled with ornate architecture, beautiful weaving canals, and centuries of history that lend gravitas to any celebration. Couples can take photos in their wedding attire on the water before exchanging vows in churches that have been around for over a thousand years, or celebrating in palazzos covered with antique frescos. Not only can brides and grooms enjoy tying the knot with a beautiful Venetian backdrop, but they also can treat guests to the amazing local cuisine found in the city.
Want to take a look at Venice weddings that have been featured over the years on Vogue? Read ahead to explore these special celebrations hosted within the City of Canals.
Photo: Anne Schwarz1/16Sophie Agar and Taymoor Atighetchi
Papier co-founder Taymoor Atighetchi and Sophie Agar hosted a large wedding celebration at the Palazzo Zeno in Venice. The couple tied the knot—and had a baby—the year before, so this was a beautiful opportunity to bring their families and friends together to celebrate.
Photo: Anne Schwarz2/16Sophie Agar and Taymoor Atighetchi
The couple incorporated Persian traditions into their ceremony to reflect the groom’s background. For their Venetian nuptials, the bride wore Khaite and a custom veil.
Photo: Anne Schwarz3/16Sophie Agar and Taymoor Atighetchi
“Each part of Palazzo Zeno was so beautiful we hardly had to add decorations of our own,” share the couple. “The gondola lives in the courtyard all year round and was the perfect table for our spread of Venetian cichetti.”
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Photo: Anne Schwarz4/16Sophie Agar and Taymoor Atighetchi
Instead of cutting into a traditional cake, the newlyweds decided upon a large tiramisu covered in raspberries that was served on the Venetian gondola.
Photo: Jean Lapin5/16Annastasia Seebohm and Cristian Giacomini
Annastasia, the CEO of Brilliant Minds Foundation, and Italian businessman Cristian Giacomini held a two-day wedding celebration with both a civil and religious ceremony. Naturally, the bride and groom decided to go by way of gondola to transfer from their ceremony to the reception at The St. Regis Venice.
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Photo: Jean Lapin6/16Annastasia Seebohm and Cristian Giacomini
“After the civil ceremony, we walked through the streets of Venice with our photographer and arrived at the famous San Marco Square,” describes Annastasia. “A group of students started cheering for us, and then the whole square cheered—it was amazing! I threw my bouquet to the students—many of whom fell over trying to catch it—both dramatic and hilarious!”
Photo: Jean Lapin7/16Annastasia Seebohm and Cristian Giacomini
For the couple’s Catholic ceremony at San Giovanni Evangelista, Annastasia donned a Benveniste couture wedding gown made from 15 yards of Italian duchesse silk satin.
Photo: Jean Lapin8/16Annastasia Seebohm and Cristian Giacomini
The newlyweds followed the service at the Michelin restaurant Venissa within a walled vineyard on the island of Mazzorbo.
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Photo: Anna Ambrosi9/16Phoebe Hveem and Peder Rye Lier
Norwegian interior designer Phoebe Hveem married Peder Rye Lier at a celebration at the Aman Venice in 2018. To kick off their celebrations, the pair hosted a Venetian market welcome event at the hotel. For this first fête, the bride decided to wear yellow instead of a traditional bridal white.
Photo: Anna Ambrosi10/16Phoebe Hveem and Peder Rye Lier
The bride wore a Viktor & Rolf gown for her wedding day. She actually found the gown while scrolling on Instagram. “It was just a picture of a beautiful bride, with a ponytail. It was so clean and simple—but still, there was a wow factor,” she says. “Anyway, I managed to figure out that the designer was Viktor & Rolf, and got it shipped to Browns Bride in London, where it was already being carried.”
Photo: Anna Ambrosi11/16Phoebe Hveem and Peder Rye Lier
After their ceremony at Santa Maria della Salute, the couple took a trip on a water taxi to their opulent reception at the Aman.
Photo: Anna Ambrosi12/16Phoebe Hveem and Peder Rye Lier
The stunning ceiling and grand chandeliers of the hotel perfectly set the backdrop of their luxe celebration.
David Bastianoni13/16Claudia Krogmeier and Kyle Roth
Claudia Krogmeier and Kyle Roth hosted a three-day wedding celebration in Venice that was filled with incredible fashion and beautiful décor. The couple headed to their first event at the Hotel Cipriani’s Terrazza San Giorgio via water taxi.
David Bastianoni14/16Claudia Krogmeier and Kyle Roth
That Saturday, the couple hosted a day party in the Natural Garden at San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice. The bride wore Dolce & Gabbana for the colorful event where guests would end up dancing till sunset.
David Bastianoni15/16Claudia Krogmeier and Kyle Roth
The wedding day finally arrived, and the couple exchanged vows in the Casanova Gardens of Hotel Cipriani. The bride wore a J. Mendel gown, and the groom donned a Ralph Lauren tuxedo.
David Bastianoni16/16Claudia Krogmeier and Kyle Roth
As the reception turned into a wild masquerade party, the bride swapped her gown for a Clio Peppiatt dress with a beaded design of Venice as a nod to the beautiful city.
