Italian romance on the Strip
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas Wedding Photographer
Say your vows beneath frescoed ceilings, in a fountain-view chapel, or gliding down the Grand Canal on a white gondola in the heart of the Strip.
About The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
The Venetian Resort transplants the romance of Venice to the center of the Las Vegas Strip, pairing hand-painted ceilings, cobblestone piazzas, and a working Grand Canal with a full-service in-house wedding team. Couples choose among an elegant Garden Chapel, outdoor courtyard and fountain terraces, and the resort's signature white wedding gondola for a ceremony that feels unmistakably Italian.
Couples are drawn here for the all-inclusive convenience of a AAA Five-Diamond mega-resort: dedicated event planners handle floral, music, photography, and coordination, luxury all-suite accommodations keep the wedding party together, and world-class dining and the Grand Canal Shoppes sit steps from the aisle. It is a one-stop destination-wedding address without leaving the Strip.
Location · 3355 Las Vegas Blvd S, center Strip
Style · Italian-inspired chapel, gardens & gondola
Capacity · Couple-only up to 100 guests
Venue fee from · $950 (Gondola Bianca package)
Best season · Spring & fall (mild, lower heat)
Last updated July 2026 · Official Venetian weddings pages & package PDF, Zola, Here Comes the Guide, Tripadvisor
The complete The Venetian planning guide
Capacity & spaces
Ceremony · 100
Reception · 100
Cocktail/standing · 100
Rentable spaces
- Garden Chapel — Indoor chapel with chandeliers, greenery and a white-floral arch; fountain-view and garden-view configurations for up to 30–100 guests
- Venezia Gardens — Outdoor courtyard ceremony centered on a fountain and framed with florals, for roughly 40 guests
- Venezia Courtyard — Open-air domed courtyard with arches, greenery and gold chairs
- Pool Garden Courtyard — Poolside garden ceremony setting for up to 100 guests
- Waterfall Atrium — Intimate indoor waterfall backdrop for up to 60 guests
- Wedding Fountain Terrace — Terrace ceremony for up to 40 guests
- Signature White Wedding Gondola — Couple-only vows aboard the resort's iconic gondola on the Grand Canal
- St. Mark's Square / Grand Canal Shoppes — Venetian-inspired piazza backdrop for photos
Pricing
Gondola Bianca (couple-only gondola) · from $950
Timeless · from $1,950
Sweetheart (chapel, up to 30 guests) · from $2,150
Cherish (intimate, ceremony for two) · $2,850–$4,950
Destiny (garden-view chapel, up to 40) · from $3,250
Inspire · from $5,800
Radiance (two-night suite, limo) · from $8,400
Catering & bar
Catering is handled in-house through the resort's celebrations and banquets team for receptions and dinners; outside food and beverage is prohibited (only water is allowed in the Wedding Parlor). Bar service and reception menus are quoted separately by the event planner, and outside floral arrangements are not permitted.
Rules & restrictions
- Ceremony venue use is typically up to one hour; parlor access begins 45 minutes prior
- Live musician/ceremony music fees apply if not bundled in the package
- Outside floral arrangements are not permitted (florals ordered through the resort)
- Outside food and beverage prohibited in the Wedding Parlor (water only)
- Outdoor ceremonies move indoors during inclement weather
- Weekend premiums apply Fri–Sun; ceremonies after 1 p.m. Fri–Sun incur charges; bookings within 14 days add a $500 fee
Getting ready, parking & access
Getting ready · A Wedding Parlor serves as a holding room (no changing/salon facilities); most couples get ready in their suites, and the on-site Canyon Ranch spa & salon offers hair and makeup
Parking · On-site self-parking and valet; large covered garage shared with the Grand Canal Shoppes
Accessibility · Fully accessible resort with elevators and step-free routes to indoor venues; gondola boarding has assistance
Rain plan · Outdoor ceremonies relocate to an indoor venue during inclement weather at the planner's direction
How to book
Book through the in-house wedding office at Weddings@VenetianLasVegas.com or 866.548.1807; a 25% non-refundable deposit secures the date. Popular Strip dates and holiday weekends book months out, so inquire early — bookings inside 14 days incur a $500 rush fee.
Photographing The Venetian
Interior chapels and the Grand Canal are lit for warm, even ambient light, so midday and evening both photograph well indoors; the gondola and canal sparkle under the faux-sky ceiling of the Grand Canal Shoppes, which stays consistent regardless of outdoor weather.
Signature backdrops include St. Mark's Square, the frescoed lobby domes, the Grand Canal with a white gondola, and the fountain courtyards — bold Venetian architecture that reads as unmistakably Vegas Italy in every frame.
Engagement sessions at The Venetian
The resort's canal, piazzas and ornate lobbies make it a favorite for engagement and pre-wedding sessions even for couples marrying elsewhere.
Best time · Weekday mornings before Shoppes crowds build
Signature shot · White gondola on the Grand Canal
Indoor backup · Frescoed lobby domes & St. Mark's Square
The studio scouts the quieter canal and courtyard angles and times the session around foot traffic so the Venetian backdrops stay clean.
What couples love
- Iconic, one-of-a-kind Italian setting with the Grand Canal and gondola on the Strip
- Genuinely all-inclusive — planning, florals, music and photography handled by one team
- Luxury all-suite rooms and top-tier dining keep guests and the wedding party on-site
- Multiple indoor and outdoor venue looks under one roof with a weatherproof canal option
Good to know
- Deposit is 25% non-refundable and non-transferable; cancellations within 30 days forfeit payments
- Outside florals are not allowed and the Wedding Parlor is a holding room only (no changing suite)
- Weekend and after-1 p.m. Fri–Sun ceremonies carry premiums; late arrivals over 30 minutes cancel with no refund
- Digital photo file downloads are sold separately (from around $1,195)
A typical wedding day at The Venetian
Getting ready — Hair and makeup in your suite or at Canyon Ranch salon, then to the Wedding Parlor 45 minutes before the ceremony
Ceremony — Vows in the Garden Chapel or a fountain courtyard (up to one hour of venue use)
Cocktail hour — Photos along the Grand Canal and St. Mark's Square while guests mingle
Reception — Plated or buffet dinner catered in-house in a resort event space
Golden hour — Evening gondola ride and lobby-dome portraits as the Shoppes light up
Frequently asked questions
Can we really get married on a gondola?
Yes. The Gondola Bianca package (from $950) is a couple-only ceremony aboard the resort's signature white wedding gondola on the Grand Canal, and gondola rides are also built into higher-tier packages.
How many guests can attend a Venetian wedding?
It depends on the venue: intimate gondola and parlor ceremonies are couple-only, chapel and courtyard settings range from about 30 to 100 guests, with 100 the practical maximum for the ceremony venues.
What do packages start at?
Packages begin at $950 for the couple-only gondola and scale up through chapel packages such as Sweetheart ($2,150) and Destiny ($3,250) to the Radiance package at $8,400 with a two-night suite and limousine.
Can we bring our own florist or flowers?
No. Outside floral arrangements are not permitted; all florals are ordered through the resort, and each package includes a floral allowance.
Can we use our own photographer?
Outside professional photography is allowed for an additional fee; package photography is included, and digital file downloads are sold separately starting around $1,195.
Is there a bridal suite to get ready in?
The Wedding Parlor is a holding room only with no changing or salon facilities; most couples get ready in their suite or at the on-site Canyon Ranch spa and salon, then access the parlor 45 minutes before the ceremony.
What deposit is required and is it refundable?
A 25% deposit is required and is non-refundable and non-transferable, though it can be applied to a new date within six months; cancellations within 30 days forfeit all payments.
Are there discounts?
Yes — a 10% military/locals discount applies with valid ID, and Venetian Rewards members get 5–15% off the Inspire and Radiance packages depending on tier.
What happens if it rains for an outdoor ceremony?
Outdoor ceremonies are moved to an indoor venue during inclement weather, so your date is never weather-dependent.
Can we have a reception and dinner on-site?
Yes. The resort's in-house catering team handles plated and buffet receptions in dedicated event spaces; outside food and beverage is not permitted.
Do you provide an officiant?
Officiant services can be arranged; outside officiants are allowed but must supply a Nevada license and one-time permit at least 24 hours ahead.
How far ahead should we book?
Prime Strip dates and holiday weekends fill months in advance; bookings made within 14 days incur a $500 fee, so inquire as early as possible.
Getting there & logistics
Address · 3355 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
From Harry Reid Intl (LAS) · ~3 mi · ~10 min
Nearby getting-ready hotels
- On-site: The Venetian and The Palazzo all-suite towers (room blocks available)
- Adjacent: Wynn / Encore across the boulevard
- Nearby: Caesars Palace and The Mirage area
The history behind The Venetian
- Opened in 1999, The Venetian was built on the site of the imploded Sands Hotel, the former Rat Pack playground.
- Its design recreates Venice landmarks including the Grand Canal, St. Mark's Square, the Rialto Bridge and the Campanile.
- The resort's gondoliers are trained to sing as they navigate the indoor and outdoor canals.
- The adjoining Palazzo tower opened in 2007, expanding it into one of the largest all-suite hotel complexes in the world.
Similar venues we love
More venues we photograph: Chapel of the Flowers · ARIA · Wynn · Bellagio · Four Seasons.
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