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Weddings and celebrations at

San Clemente Palace

Venice, Italy

Vows in the island's Romanesque church from 1131, aperitivo at the Sunset Bar, and dinner on terraces facing the lagoon.

Guests
20 to 360
Price
On enquiry

Picture your wedding at San Clemente Palace

A resort occupying its own island in the Venice lagoon, with a Romanesque church from 1131, gardens and space for up to 600 guests.

Your wedding

San Clemente Palace covers the island of Isola di San Clemente, so a wedding here feels like a private estate with Venice on the horizon. The ceremony can take place in the Romanesque church at the heart of the island, which dates to 1131, or out in the Mediterranean gardens. Guests arrive by the hotel's own Venetian boat from San Marco, which runs every 30 minutes and takes about 10 minutes.

Your stay

Guests stay on the island in Deluxe and Grand Deluxe rooms, a long run of suites from Junior Suites to the 2-bedroom Tintoretto Presidential Suite, and residences with 2 to 6 bedrooms, which work well for larger groups travelling together.

Read more about San Clemente Palace

Receptions can be held in the historic courtyards, on terraces facing the lagoon, in garden enclaves or in the indoor spaces, with room for up to 600 guests across the estate. Aperitivo at the Sunset Bar as the light drops over the water is the natural link between ceremony and dinner. With rooms, suites and residences on the island, the property suits multi-day weddings, from a welcome dinner to a farewell lunch.

Between events there is a 21.5 m heated outdoor pool, the Longevity Spa Milano with sauna and hammam, tennis, a golf practice area, jogging paths, vintage bicycles and an open-air cinema. A Kids and Juniors Club keeps younger guests busy, and the city is a short boat ride away whenever guests want to explore.

What couples love about San Clemente Palace

  • A private island setting a short boat ride from St Mark's Square
  • A Romanesque church dating to 1131 on the estate
  • Up to 600 guests across gardens, courtyards and lagoon terraces
  • Suites and residences of up to 6 bedrooms for parents, siblings and the wedding party
  • Complimentary hotel boat to San Marco every 30 minutes

Why couples choose San Clemente Palace for their weddings and celebrations

A private island in Venice

The resort covers Isola di San Clemente, with Venice on the horizon across the lagoon.

A church from 1131

The Romanesque church at the heart of the island hosts ceremonies, or marry in the gardens.

Space for 600 guests

Courtyards, garden enclaves and lagoon terraces hold up to 600 guests across the estate.

Residences of up to 6 bedrooms

Suites and residences with 2 to 6 bedrooms house parents, siblings and the wedding party.

A boat every 30 minutes

The hotel's Venetian boat reaches San Marco in about 10 minutes, every 30 minutes.

Choose your date

Pick a date and your guest numbers. Your Wedded Advisor checks it with San Clemente Palace and comes back to you. Choosing a date here does not hold it.

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Plan it all from wherever you are, with one Wedded Advisor, by phone or chat, from first idea to the day.

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See what's included in your wedding

Ceremony and reception at the venue, with set-up. Guest rooms are booked separately.

Ceremony

Usually included

  • Private boat transfers
  • Romantic proposal or dinner setups
  • Custom wedding décor
  • Longevity Spa treatments
  • Private dining experiences
  • Concierge-planned local experiences
  • Welcome and farewell events
  • Post-wedding brunches

Reception

Usually included

  • Private boat transfers
  • Romantic proposal or dinner setups
  • Custom wedding décor
  • Longevity Spa treatments
  • Private dining experiences
  • Concierge-planned local experiences
  • Welcome and farewell events
  • Post-wedding brunches

Stay, dine and unwind

Rooms and villas

  • Deluxe Room
  • Grand Deluxe Room
  • Grand Deluxe Lagoon View
  • Junior Suite
  • Lagoon Panorama Suite
  • Tintoretto Presidential Suite
  • Lagoon Residence
  • Naviganti Residence

Dining

  • Acquerello Fine Dining, Modern Venetian and traditional Italian
  • Le Specialità, Seasonal Venetian flavours in a garden setting
  • Insieme Breakfast, Breakfast buffet in historic courtyards
  • Sunset Bar, Aperitivo with lagoon views
  • Clemente Bar, Cocktails and snacks

Spa and activities

  • Longevity Spa Milano with sauna and hammam
  • 21.5 m heated outdoor pool
  • Tennis court
  • Golf practice area
  • Jogging paths and vintage bicycles
Airport transfer
from Venice Marco Polo Airport

Inclusions vary by offer and date. Your Wedded Advisor confirms the exact list in writing before you commit.

Check availability for your dates

Choose where you marry and celebrate

5 spaces for ceremonies, dinners and parties at San Clemente Palace.

  • Romanesque church

    Church dating to 1131 at the heart of the island

    Best for
    Ceremony
    Capacity
    On enquiry

  • Mediterranean gardens

    Garden settings for ceremonies and dinners

    Best for
    Ceremony and reception
    Capacity
    On enquiry

  • Historic courtyards

    Enclosed courtyards for aperitivo and dinner

    Best for
    Reception
    Capacity
    On enquiry

  • Lagoon-facing terraces

    Terraces looking over the Venice lagoon

    Best for
    Reception
    Capacity
    On enquiry

  • Whole estate

    Combined capacity across gardens, courtyards and indoor spaces

    Best for
    Ceremony and reception
    Capacity
    up to 600 guests

Check your date

Plan your wedding with one Wedded Advisor

From your first question to the morning after, one person looks after your wedding at San Clemente Palace. Here is how it works.

  1. 01Tell us anythingYour date, your guest list and the feeling you want. Nothing is too early or too vague.
  2. 02Meet your Wedded Advisor, and agree the feeOne person who stays with you to the end. The fee is agreed in writing before any work begins.
  3. 03See real options, and chooseVenues, dates and costs that are actually free when you want them.
  4. 04We contract and holdSuppliers are paid at standardised industry rates, so you are never quoted a marked-up price.
  5. 05You show upSomeone on the ground looks after the days that matter.

Arrive with Wedded Privileges

Every wedding and celebration we book carries these benefits, through invitation-only hotel programs.

  • Recognised on arrival
  • Breakfast on every room
  • The rooms they keep back
  • Your own hours
  • Credit on the house

Benefits vary by hotel and booking. Your Wedded Advisor confirms which apply at San Clemente Palace.

Start with step 1: tell us your plans

Celebrate more than a wedding at San Clemente Palace

San Clemente Palace suits more than weddings. Your Wedded Advisor can plan a vow renewal, an anniversary, a milestone birthday or your honeymoon here, with the same care.

Plan a celebration with us

Check your dates at San Clemente Palace

One person plans your celebration at San Clemente Palace from first idea to the last night, and stays with you to the end.

  • Venues, dates and costs that are free when you want them
  • Rooms held for your guests, with the nights before and after planned
  • Suppliers paid at standard industry rates, never marked up
  • Wedded Privileges on every booking, through invitation-only hotel programs

Enquire about San Clemente Palace

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Get answers before you enquire

Can we marry in the church at San Clemente Palace?
Yes. The Romanesque church on the island dates to 1131 and is used for wedding ceremonies.
How do guests get from Venice to San Clemente Palace?
The hotel runs a complimentary Venetian boat from St Mark's Square every 30 minutes, about a 10-minute trip. A water taxi to Santa Lucia station takes about 20 minutes.
How many guests can San Clemente Palace host?
The estate welcomes up to 600 guests across its gardens, courtyards and indoor spaces.
Is San Clemente Palace a good choice for guests with children?
Yes. Residences have up to 6 bedrooms, and the Kids and Juniors Club runs on site.
Can we hold a celebration other than a wedding at San Clemente Palace?
Yes. Your Wedded Advisor can plan a vow renewal, anniversary, milestone birthday or honeymoon at San Clemente Palace. Tell us what you are celebrating when you enquire.
Can we marry legally at San Clemente Palace?
Visitors can marry in a civil ceremony at a town hall or approved venue, with documents translated and legalised. Check the current rules with the Australian Embassy in Rome, and see the steps on our Italy page.

Ask a Wedded Advisor

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