Civil Wedding in Venice at Palazzo Cavalli

A dream wedding can be held in Venice, in the unbeatable surroundings of Palazzo Cavalli, an historic palace on the Grand Canal. Venice City Council gives the possibility to the couples from all over the world to enjoy this most decisive of moments – that ‘Yes’ – in that most romantic of atmospheres, one that only the lagoon city can provide.

Within the building, a series of rooms is dedicated to the happy couple, offering a breathtaking view of the Grand Canal overlooking the Rialto Bridge. The most touching way to arrive is, of course, by gondola, with water softly lapping its hull, against a fabulously theatrical background of canal-side palaces.

In order to enjoy a Civil Wedding in Italy, it is necessary to provide documents proving your personal identity and showing that you are free to wed.

We will provide you with a list of the documents required for this by the Registry Office of Venice and by your respective Embassies in Italy, and assist you with all the necessary bureaucratic and administrative processes as well as delivering and collecting any documents and, where necessary, by accompanying you to the offices of the authorities involved.

Under Italian law, a divorced woman may not re-marry within 300 days of her divorce.

Pre-Nuptial Settlements: if at the time of their wedding, couples do not declare to the Registrar that they have made a pre-nuptial settlement then the usual rules relating to the ‘commonality of goods’ shall apply.

Opening Hours for weddings: Monday – Friday 09.00 – 13.00

International Marriage Certificates are granted immediately after the ceremony.