What could be more romantic than celebrating your Venice wedding on an a romantic island?  The San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice is located on the private Island of San Clemente in Venice, only 10 minutes distance from Piazza San Marco.

The boat ride is a highlight of your experience as it covers spectacular scenery of the history of Venice. Exclusivity is key here since the San Clemente Island is a private island and cannot be reached with public transportation.  This is a very special retreat.

The luxury 5 star hotel on the island offers marvelous landscapes, magical views across the Venetian waters and plenty of old world charm. The island is a hidden gem – secluded and tranquil in the very heart of the Venetian lagoon yet only a few minutes from the famous Piazza San Marco. 

The hotel offers many outdoor spaces to celebrate both ceremony and reception with amazing views including gardens, terraces and a six hectare park with centuries old trees. A perfect setting for a Venice wedding ceremony overlooking the lagoon!

Key Features

Accommodation

• A variety of luxury rooms and suites are available – beautifully decorated with luxury fabrics, precious materials and antiques

Weddings

Mediterranean gardens, panoramic terraces, ancient church and amazing interiors – there are so many options for whatever size event you might be planning from 20 to 500 guests!

• Maximum capacity is between 300 to 500 depending on which parts of the gardens or terraces are used
• Indoor halls are available for Plan B – max capacity is 300.
• Outdoor music must stop at 11:00pm – indoors at 2:00am
• Ceremony: symbolic ceremonies can be held in the Romanesque San Clemente Church (150 max guests) or in the island's lavish gardens or in the Terraces or Courtyard
• Intimate receptions can be held in the Sacristy for up to 20 
• A variety of reception options are available in four different dreamy gardens ranging from capacity for 180 to 500 guests.
• Cocktail hour: in the sunset gardens or in the Courtyard or at the Terraces
• Reception dinner: in the Natural Garden or at the Terraces. In case of poor weather, the hotel offers variety of indoor settings for wedding reception for 90 to 180 guests
• After dinner party: San Polo Ballroom

The magnificent Hotel Danieli is one of the premier Venice wedding venues enjoying spectacular views of the islands and Gran Canal.  It overlooks the Palazzo Ducale and is only a few steps away from the Bridge of Sighs and the iconic Saint Mark’s square.  

The three palaces which comprise the hotel date from the 14th, 17th and 19th Centuries: Palazzo Dandolo in Venetian Gothic style, once home to the noble Dandolo family; Palazzo Casa Nuova, previously the city’s treasury; and Palazzo Danieli Excelsior. From its romantic rooms with balconies guests can admire the views of the lagoon.  Without a doubt this is one of the finest wedding venues in Venice.

Key Features

• The gorgeous Renaissance from the Renaissance-inspired Marco Polo banqueting rooms on the ground floor of Palazzo Danieli Excelsior holds 200 participants guests. A dance floor with live music may be set up in the adjoining hall.
• The terrace of Restaurant Terrazza Danieli holds up to 140 guests with the exclusive use of the panoramic terrace (granted on rare occasions for exceptional events)
• Private wedding banquets are possible for smaller evens for up to 40 guests in the Sala Ducale – which enjoys glorious views of the Palazzo dei Dogi.
• Symbolic ceremonies are possible on site
• Music is possible in the Marco Polo hall until midnight
• Maximum capacity for events is 200 guests

One of Venice's grandest luxury hotels, the St. Regis of Venice is directly on the Grand Canal and only a few minute's stroll from the Piazza San Marco.  From its terraces  and restaurants you will enjoy views that span from St. George's Island to the beautiful Santa Maria della Salute church and more.  As you enter its doors, you will be enveloped by an ambiance of regal luxury, spacious salons and recently renovated guestrooms and suites - some of which have the largest and finest terraces in Venice. 

These terraces are available for a symbolic wedding ceremony offering stunning views of the lagoon...

Key Features

Two restaurants: formal and informal serve authentic Venetian specialties artistically presented.

• A variety of ceremony venues inside the hotel's elegant salons or Canal view terraces.
• The Canaletto room can hold up to 110 for a reception
• 2 restaurants: formal and informal dining. An informal Venetian bacaro style restaurant serving delicious "cicheti" and a magnificent dining room for once in a lifetime events.
• Outside dining during the warmer months on a panoramic terrace overlooking the Grand Canal.
• In-Room Spa treatments
• Afternoon tea served in the Bar Tiepolo
• Fully equipped, workout gym
• An elegant bar from which you can admire the evening panorama, canal side.
• Water sports, tennis, golfing are possible nearby

Wedding Info

Ceremony and Reception

A variety of private terraces are available for a stunning outdoor ceremony and reception for small groups ranging from 2 to 14 to include cocktail style set up and butler service for the entire event. For larger groups, there are two restaurants - a formal dining room which in summertime also serves outside, and an informal venue.

Catholic, Jewish, Civil and Protestant ceremonies can be celebrated in various outstanding locations in the heart of Venice, contact the Distinctive Italy team for options.

At first glace Villa Durazzo does nothing but dazzle, with its frescos, famous masterpieces, glistening Murano glass chandeliers and Genoese floors. It is no wonder why it remains one of the finest venues for an Italian Riviera wedding. The villa's grounds are filled with spectacular gardens overlooking the Gulf of Tigullio. On the same property you'll also find the neighboring Villa San Giacomo, another luxury Riviera villa - perfect for a smaller Riviera wedding reception.

All areas of the villas are ready to create an ‘Italian wedding with a view’, including the coveted Sala Rossa, the Salone degli Strucchi and the Sala Vaymer. Each room and parlor has a different theme and is filled with prestigious art collections, which the villa has collected throughout the centuries. From oriental themed interiors to a parlor dedicated to Queen Margherita of Savoy, guests will get lost in exploring the gorgeous halls of this 17th century coastal Italian Riviera wedding paradise. Best of all, the villa celebrates civil ceremonies both indoors and outdoors as well as receptions!

Key Features

• 40 minutes from Genova
• Max capacity - 200 people
• Music limit - until 1am (or 2am with extra fee)
• It is possible to hold a civil or symbolic ceremony - there is also a magnificent Catholic church nearby to hold a religious ceremony
• Villa Durazzo collaborates with an authentic and professional catering service to create the finest Genovese wedding menu options 
• For years Villa Durazzo has won awards and is member of the "Great Italian Gardens" for its breathtaking park and gardens 
• Just minutes from Portofino!