Laure Jacquemin Photography
Vow Renewal in Venice
Same words. New city. The marriage you already have, in front of a camera.
A short vow renewal ceremony in Venice, followed by portraits across the city. A discreet way to renew your wedding vows in Venice Italy with no legal paperwork involved. Edited gallery delivered within ten business days.
15+
Years in Venice
500+
Couples Photographed
English · Français · Italiano
What you get
- Edited high-resolution gallery delivered within 10 business days
- Short HD video of the vow exchange in reel-ready format
- Symbolic ceremony at the location
- Portrait walk through Venice after the ceremony
- Written plan for the day
How it works
01 | You write to me
Send your anniversary date, the year you were married, who is coming, and the kind of ceremony you have in mind. I respond within 24 hours.
02 | We design the ceremony
Based on the season and the light at your time of year, I propose a location if you need, an exact hour, and a structure for the vow exchange. Vendor coordination if you want a celebrant, flowers, gondola, or a private boat. Written plan sent before the day.
03 | The day
I arrive ahead of you and set up. I document the vow exchange, the embrace, and the moments around your witnesses, then walk you through Venice for portraits. Your complete gallery arrives within ten business days.
Ready to start planning?
Where to renew vows in Venice
A vow renewal in Venice is always symbolic, so the setting is open. Whether you want an intimate vow renewal ceremony in Venice for two or a small gathering with witnesses, six formats cover almost every renewal I photograph. Sunrise windows are limited and book first.
Private terrace
A private terrace for a vow renewal in Venice offers privacy, open views, and enough space for the ceremony and the portraits that follow. It suits couples who want a quiet setting in the city without dealing with street traffic or public attention.
Boat on the lagoon
A private boat vow renewal in Venice creates a separate setting on the lagoon, away from the streets and the main flow of visitors. It works well for couples who want a fully private ceremony with open water, distance, and a slower pace.
Gondola
A gondola vow renewal in Venice places the ceremony directly on the canals and keeps the experience connected to the city itself. It works best for a short exchange when the route, timing, and season are planned in advance.
Scala Contarini del Bovolo
A vow renewal at Scala Contarini del Bovolo offers a distinctive architectural setting with stone details, vertical lines, and a more enclosed atmosphere than the open streets. It suits couples who want a central location with a strong historic backdrop and access arranged in advance.
San Giorgio Maggiore
A vow renewal at San Giorgio Maggiore gives more space, cleaner backgrounds, and a direct view back toward Venice. It works well for couples who want a quieter setting near San Marco while keeping the session simple and visually clear.
Venetian Palace
A vow renewal in a Venetian palace provides an indoor setting with privacy, structure, and historic interiors suited to the ceremony and the portraits afterward. It works well for couples who want a controlled environment, especially when weather, timing, or discretion matter.
Packages
Vow renewal coverage in Venice starts at €500 and scales with the length of the ceremony, the location, and the portrait time afterward. A vow renewal for just the two of you stays at the lower end of the range, while celebrations with witnesses, a celebrant, and extended portrait time scale up. Every booking includes full planning support, the complete edited gallery within ten business days, and high-resolution files with no watermarks.
A tailored quote is sent after our first call, once your anniversary date, location, and coverage needs are known. Peak season weekends (May to October).
Ready to plan your Vow Renewal in Venice?
No commitment, no pressure. Tell me your anniversary date, the year you were married, and the kind of ceremony you have in mind.
You can contact me via WhatsApp for a direct conversation
or use the contact form to receive a detailed reply.
Response within 24 hours. English · Français · Italiano.
About Laure
Laure Jacquemin. Fine art documentary photographer, born in Belgium, resident in Venice since 2009 with a background in art history. As a vow renewal photographer in Venice she has documented anniversaries from the first to the fiftieth, including second honeymoon vow renewal Venice trips and milestone family celebrations, alongside more than 500 couples across civil, religious, and symbolic ceremonies in Venice and the Veneto. Correspondence in English, French, or Italian · LGBTQ+ couples welcome.
The longer bio is on the About Laure page.
Frequently asked questions
A vow renewal ceremony in Venice is a short symbolic event where a couple already married exchanges new vows in front of a photographer, often with a celebrant and a few witnesses. It carries no legal status and no paperwork. The format, the words, and the location are entirely your decision. Most couples mark a milestone anniversary, from the first to the fiftieth, and combine the ceremony with portraits across the city.
No. A vow renewal in Venice is always symbolic. Your existing marriage stays your legal marriage, and nothing changes in your civil status, your name, or any document. This is also why the format is so flexible: no paperwork with the comune, no Italian or home-country filings, no registered witnesses required.
The most common are the tenth, fifteenth, twentieth, twenty-fifth, and fiftieth. Couples who plan to renew vows Venice 10th anniversary milestones often pair the ceremony with a long weekend in the city. A renew vows Venice 25th anniversary celebration tends to include older children and parents as witnesses. The first and fifth are also frequent, often combined with a second honeymoon. The ceremony works at any anniversary, and the format adapts to who is with you.
Yes. Some couples come alone for an intimate vow exchange. A Venice vow renewal with children is one of the most common formats, with parents bringing kids of any age as witnesses, often with assigned readings or small roles. I work with both formats and include guests naturally in the documentation without slowing the day down.
A celebrant is optional. Many couples lead the exchange themselves, reading vows written before the trip or repeating their original wedding vows. Others prefer a multilingual celebrant who structures the ceremony and reads passages chosen with you. I can introduce you to celebrants I have worked with for years in Venice.
The format is similar, the audience is different. A symbolic wedding is for couples celebrating a first commitment, often without legal status in Italy. Renewing wedding vows in Venice as a couple already legally married marks a milestone anniversary instead. If you are not married yet, the page you want is symbolic wedding in Venice
Vow renewal coverage starts at €500 and scales with ceremony length, location, and portrait time afterward. Every booking includes the complete edited gallery within ten business days, high-resolution files with no watermarks, and consistent color editing across every location. A detailed quote is sent after our first contact.
Spring (April to June) brings soft light and comfortable temperatures. Autumn (September to November) offers golden light, thinner crowds, and occasional morning mist over the canals. Summer (July and August) is warm and busy: I plan ceremonies for early morning or late evening only. Winter (December to February) is the most intimate season, with a low sun and almost empty streets. Peak season weekends fill 9 to 12 months ahead.
