Silvia Sala Photography

Intimate Venice Elopement at Sunrise

An intimate Venice elopement is an ideal way to intimately celebrate love in gorgeous surroundings. Julia and Charlie decided to have a small event in which the main focus was their love story and new beginnings. They didn’t opt for any kind of extravagance and wanted their most special moment to be shared with the people they love most. The couple decided to elope at sunrise on a Venetian terrace. Everything was simple but romantic, which was exactly what they were going for. We all enjoyed the spontaneity of the entire process, and the photos are living proof of that! 

Sunrise over the rooftops in Venice

Bride getting ready with her sisters

The bride in her wedding dress, smiling and looking in the camera while holding the bouquet

The ceremony site, a terrace with Venice on the background

A Symbolic Ceremony with a View 

Since both Julia and Charlie are not keen on big traditions and customs, they decided on an intimate Venice elopement in a romantic location. The couple chose a private terrace near San Marco Square for their ceremony and had a marvelous view of the Venetian Lagoon. As their Venice elopement photographer, I was able to capture unique portraits and provide them with gorgeous memories of their celebration. 

Groom and the officiant are waiting for the bride to arrive

Bride and her dad arrive on the terrace smiling with happyness

Black and white photo of bride's arrival

Groom smiles towards the bride while she arrives

Groom smiles to the bride and her father

They decided to have a symbolic ceremony since they handled all the papers and legal stuff at home. This was just a perfect opportunity to exchange their vows in front of their closest people and share their love with them. They were all about alternative wedding ideas because they wanted to avoid the big traditions. Ultimately, the newlyweds ended up creating a unique elopement they will remember for the rest of their lives.

Groom and bride exchanging vows in front of the officiant during sunrise

Wedding ceremony on a small terrace overlooking Venice lagoon at sunrise

Guests are listening to the ceremony

Black and white photo of the Wedding ceremony on a small terrace overlooking Venice lagoon at sunrise

Sun rising above the city of Venice

Groom putting on the bride's hand the wedding band

Bride and groom laughing during the symbolic ceremony

Bride and groom kisses after getting married

Bride and groom's cheer about getting married

San Giorgio island in Venice at sunrise

Black and white photo of bride and groom kissing

Bride and groom's kiss with sunrise sunshine behind them

Bride and groom from the back while they observe the Venetian lagoon

Close up of the wedding rings

The Venice elopement was even more magical because they chose to do it at sunrise. As the sun was coming up, we all raised our glasses in the name of love and enjoyed the beauty of these moments. To make their sunrise elopement in Venice even more special, Julia threw her bouquet from the terrace as people passed by. These spontaneous details made their celebration one-of-a-kind. Everyone enjoyed them tremendously! 

The bride throwing the bouquet down the balcony

The bride throwing the bouquet down the balcony

Some people passing by got the bouquet

The girl that got the bouquet waving to us

The groom drinks directly from the bottle to celebrate

The bride drinks from the bottle to celebrate

Guests making a toast with the bride and the groom

The groom is hugging his moved mum

Groom, bride's father and bride's brother looking at the panoramic view

The sun raised on Venice lagoon and San Marco square

A Wedding Breakfast to Remember 

After the vow exchange, we all headed to Hotel Metropole Venezia for a celebratory bridal breakfast. Each of the guests delivered a short speech and shared beautiful words with the newlyweds. Although symbolically, they did not forget to include their dog in the celebration. Julia and Charlie carried a small statue of a Saint Bernard dog everywhere we went. They wanted to have their furball present somehow since they could not bring him on the plane. 

Wedding breakfast at the hotel

Close-up of Italian charcuterie at the wedding breakfast

Saint Bernard dog statue symbolising their dog who's at home

Guests, bride and groom are making a toast around their breakfast table

Bride's mum and groom's mum hug with happyness

Bride and groom posing in a greenhouse

Group portrait while laughing

The breakfast was joyful and full of emotional moments. It was certainly not something couples do ordinarily, but Italy elopement ideas go beyond rules and the ordinary. It was definitely an event to remember for both the couple and the guests. 

Black and white portrait of the bride

Bride and groom pose and smile to the camera

Bride and groom kiss on a bridge in Venice

I have always cherished non-traditional wedding alternatives, and this Venice elopement was one of my favorites. When Charlie and Julia said they wanted an authentic Venice elopement package, I was unaware that they were about to make it so spectacular. I enjoyed every moment of their big day, and it was one of the most unique experiences I got the chance to be a part of! 

If you are interested in my elopement packages, please feel free to contact me.