Proposing in Venice
Where to start.
Once you've decided that Venice will be the setting for your dream wedding proposal, you need to choose where you're going to propose. Venice offers a myriad of options, one more beautiful than the other to be the backdrop for the moment you get down on one knee and wait for the long-awaited yes, I do.
One of the first things to decide is whether the proposal can be public and in full view of passers-by, public but in a quieter place off the beaten track, or in a private, exclusive place out of the reach of onlookers.
Having the moment of the proposal recorded by a professional photographer means that you can concentrate on the proposal itself, and fully feel your loved one's reaction without worrying about how to get a photo of the moment. A proposal shoot will capture all the reactions right from the start, trying to frame the couple in the incredible settings that only Venice has.
Piazza San Marco
Venice's most iconic square is the stage for the city's main events and the basilica is the most visited monument. With around 1200 years of history, Byzantine architecture and decorated with lots of gold and works by Renaissance artists, it's undoubtedly a great choice to illustrate any photo shoot. Don't expect an empty square with the basilica all to yourself. Tourists start arriving in the early hours of the morning. Another factor that can get in the way is the constant restoration work that most monuments and historic buildings throughout Italy are undergoing.
Rialto Bridge
The beautiful Renaissance-style bridge, inaugurated in 1591, is another important and imposing monument with which to explore the creation in photographic terms. As it is also a place with a heavy flow of people, it is necessary to think about alternative times to avoid more people in the photos.
A bridge of any kind
Among the more than 400 bridges, these are popular photo spots and can illustrate a typical Venetian cityscape.
On a Venetian gondola ride
More than just being part of an unforgettable photo backdrop, gondolas are a Venetian institution. Taking a ride aboard a classic gondola is a unique and very romantic experience. Even at busy times, the gondola ride is always exclusive, as the gondolier will slowly make his way along the small canals and hopefully talk about some historic buildings.
Island of San Giorgio
From this small island you can have an incredible panoramic view of the Palazzo Ducale, the bell tower of the Basilica di San Marco and the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute. The great advantage of this location is the low demand from tourists, making it perfect for those who want privacy during their wedding proposal.
The islands of Murano and Burano
Although very different from each other, these two islands are often mentioned together because they use the same vapporetto line, the local public water transport, to get there. Murano is famous for its decorated glass factories and Burano for its houses painted in vibrant colors, different from the pastel shades of Venice. In terms of attendance, they can have an intense flow of tourists in the summer months.
In a restaurant
Proposing during dinner in a city like Venice is something magical. Even more so if the restaurant offers an outdoor terrace with a panoramic view. In this case, the proposal can be discreet, even if you're surrounded by other customers. For a photographic service, this is one of the most complex because of the setting with tables and chairs, the other customers who may not want to be photographed and the fact that the background can be obstructed by windows and parapets.
That's why we recommend placing the order at a point of interest such as those mentioned above, following up with a guided photo shoot, where the two of you can prepare and try out different poses, and then moving on to the celebration alone in one of the city's restaurants.