Getting married by the sea in Veneto; the best venues

Dear Newlyweds,

Did you know that the Venetian coast stretches for 156 km?

The Venetian Adriatic coastline features sandy beaches and lush green pine forests that are home to the typical flora and fauna of the Mediterranean area. What makes the Venetian coast truly unique and prestigious is its one-of-a-kind lagoon system, offering a privileged connection with nature.

WHY CHOOSE A BEACH WEDDING?

On my Instagram profile, I asked my dear followers why they would choose to host a wedding reception on the beach. The answers were varied but all captured the main reasons why getting married by the sea is truly worthwhile.

The two most frequent responses were:

• the symbol of freedom it represents: feeling the sand under bare feet or being gently touched by the waves are sensations that people absolutely love;
• the deep connection with nature: many cherish the idea of marrying at sunset or dining under a starry sky, serenaded by the sound of the sea;

Less frequently mentioned, but still significant, were two other reasons:

• the desire to avoid the formality of a traditional reception without giving up a carefully coordinated and beautifully designed event;
• the aspiration to create an original, unconventional, and out-of-the-box wedding

Getting married on the beach is undeniably romantic and incredibly evocative.
Recently, I rediscovered the great romantic poet Novalis, who in his work Fragments wrote a phrase that perfectly captures the essence of such an authentic choice as a seaside wedding.

I’m sharing it with you below.

TYPE OF CEREMONY ALLOWED

On the beach, you can only get married with a civil or symbolic ceremony; religious ceremonies are not permitted .

When choosing a seaside location for your civil ceremony, you’ll need to consider which locations are authorized to celebrate marriages . This detail is crucial because there’s no middle ground: either that specific location is a town hall or the marriage celebration cannot have legal validity .

Once you’ve decided on your dream location, which is also a designated town hall, the bureaucratic process to request authorization to celebrate the civil ceremony will always be the same .

What if you fall in love with a beach location that isn’t a town hall? If you really like a place, feel it’s yours, and it has all the features to host a ceremony and a wedding reception, a symbolic ceremony is a perfect solution . Want to know what it is? Click HERE

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACH WEDDING LOCATIONS IN VENETO

Let’s start our journey along the beautiful Venetian coast, beginning from the south.

CHIOGGIA

The city of Chioggia is also known as “Little Venice” not only because of its Venetian-style buildings but also due to the presence of canals that run through the city; it is very beautiful, strongly attached to its identity, and a true city of art.

If you decide to get married in this area, I would recommend some couple’s photos around the city because there are some very distinctive spots.

The most beautiful venue in Chioggia is definitely Sabbia e Sale Feeling Beach. Here, you can celebrate your symbolic ceremony by the sea and organize a charming reception, rich in detail and easy chic. The catering is excellent thanks to the decades of experience in the sector of the property. There is also a great plan B in case of adverse weather conditions and ample parking for guests.

My advice

For a memorable wedding in this location, I would use some shades of brown that refer to the sand, the woods found on the beach, with a sprinkle of bronze to brighten everything up.

LIDO DI VENEZIA

Let’s continue slightly up our itinerary, arriving at the legendary Lido di Venezia.

If you desire a beach reception, you can take advantage of the exquisite hospitality and timeless elegance of the Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort. Here, you can promise each other eternal fidelity directly on the beach or on the fantastic terrace directly facing the sea. You will also have the opportunity to have an excellent plan B and a service worthy of a 5-star hotel L, thanks also to a starred cuisine that will make your big day even more unforgettable. Getting married here means giving yourself and your guests a powerful experience, it’s like taking a dip into Italian history and culture: think how many important people have passed through here.

My advice

For a memorable beach wedding at this location, I would take inspiration from the retro atmosphere of the ’20s or ’30s, but also from those of the mythical ’60s!

LIDO DI JESOLO

Jesolo is the tourist pearl of the Venetian coast and is also a leading municipality regarding concessions for authorizations for civil ceremonies on the beach.

In Jesolo, you will have many ways to entertain your guests, even if you decide to extend your celebrations for an entire weekend.

Among my favorite locations, I recommend:

• The Falkensteiner and Almar hotels: these are two luxury hotels with a modern design. They have a strong international imprint, but the style and hospitality are entirely Italian. These two locations will allow you to perfectly manage even the plan B and enjoy a wedding night in one of their wonderful suites facing the sea;
• Ristorante da Jerry: located directly on the beach of Cavallino, this restaurant is an institution in Jesolo’s dining scene. After the civil ceremony on the beach, you can have lunch or dinner on its veranda, which can easily be set up with the colors or theme you prefer;
• Terrazza Sorriso: a cozy restaurant where it is possible to get married with a civil ceremony directly on the beach and enjoy an intimate reception without giving up an exclusive and very refined treatment. The cuisine is excellent, I highly recommend it;
• Terrazza Mare ristorante Marcandole: it is a restaurant-lounge facing the sea where, after the civil ceremony, you can organize an informal party but with that touch of glam that has made this place one of the reference points for the nightlife of the Adriatic coast. All accompanied, of course, by excellent cuisine.

My advice

Jesolo is a city that has a vast choice of activities and entertainment. Take care of your guests: a half-day in the spa or a naturalistic tour in the valleys near the lido are just some of the many things that can be organized to ensure that your memorable wedding is a memorable experience not only for you but also for your guests.

EASTERN VENETIAN COAST

Past Lido di Jesolo, we arrive at a delightful seaside resort, I am talking about Caorle, listed among the most important historic maritime villages in Italy, famous for its colorful historic center and its history that dates back to Roman times, passes through the splendor of the Serenissima, and arrives to the present day.

The municipality of Caorle has granted two areas of its coastline for civil ceremonies:

1. the Sacheta beach, famous for the presence of the charming Sanctuary of the Madonna dell’Angelo[7];
2. the Ponente beach, on a stretch of free beach near the mouth of the Livenza river[2].

It is not allowed to bring catering or celebrate on the beach for environmental protection requirements. If I were you, however, I would not worry: in Caorle and neighboring towns, there are excellent restaurants where you can enhance your banquet. In Bibione, for example, there is the famous and characteristic Ai Casoni restaurant overlooking the lagoon, and for your information, you should also know that in the area of the lighthouse, also in Bibione, civil unions can be celebrated. It is a very suggestive area.

My apologies to the friends from Friuli, but I cannot fail to mention Lignano Sabbiadoro, practically bordering the Veneto region. Also in Lignano, in the portion of the beach where the Terrazza Mare is located, civil unions are permitted by the municipality. Also in Lignano, I recommend the beach restaurant Tahiri Beach Club: excellent cuisine in a relaxing and well-kept environment.

My advice

Why not spend the wedding night in a Casone? The casoni were the typical old houses of the fishermen of the Caorle lagoon, so loved also by the great Hemingway, who lived in those areas for a long period and to whom he dedicated a passage in the book “Across the River and Into the Trees.” The next day you will wake up immersed in the silence of unspoiled nature: a worthy anticipation of the honeymoon.

MENZIONE SPECIALE IL GALEONE VENEZIANO

Se sognate una soluzione originale, informale e gioiosa vi consiglio il Galeone Veneziano: sarà un’esperienza veramente unica nel suo genere.

Parlo per esperienza: nessuno non si diverte a bordo del Galeone Veneziano.

Immaginate la vostra cerimonia simbolica a bordo e il ricevimento in navigazione per la laguna di Venezia. Il cibo è ottimo, il servizio è super organizzato, il divertimento assicurato.

Non siamo in spiaggia ma l’atmosfera marina che si respira a bordo valeva assolutamente una menzione qui sul mio blog.

EXTRA TIPS

To conclude this article, I leave you with three very important tips:

1. From the invitation, be clear that it will be a beach wedding[1]. Your guests will have plenty of time to prepare appropriately for your event;
2. In the name of a coordinated design, give space to creativity[1]—not “just” flowers but highlight the many elements the sea offers: driftwood, shells, starfish, branches;
3. Pay great attention to enhancing the spaces of the location you choose[1] for your wedding, especially take care of the light design, which will be essential to avoid making the environment feel scattered.

Questi consigli sono fondamentali per organizzare un matrimonio in spiaggia perfetto, come suggerito anche dalle migliori pratiche SEO e dall’esperienza di wedding planner esperti. Jesolo è una delle poche località in Veneto dove è possibile celebrare legalmente riti civili sulla spiaggia. Le spiagge venete offrono un’atmosfera romantica e la possibilità di non essere distanti da contesti culturali come Venezia.

I hope you enjoyed this journey along the Venetian coast; as you can see, many solutions can be adopted to realize the great dream of getting married on the beach.

And if you need help or more information? Don’t worry, you’re in the right place: you can count on my knowledge of the area and my experience as a wedding planner. I’ll know how to help you.

Thank you for your attention,

Claudia Carrara #matrimonidacollezione

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