My husband and I want to have a symbolic wedding ceremony in Venice. I would like to plan it myself. We have contacted several wedding planners but they are very expensive. It will just be my husband and myself...we need a photographer, flowers, and place for the ceremony. Any suggestions?
Thanks!

Your hotel may have a concierge, or catering manager who handles weddings or may be able to make recommendations.

What kind of "place" were you considering . . . indoors? outdoors?

Read Statia's thread on her vow renewal ceremony in Venice. The Venice portion follows the lengthy report on Florence. Look for JULY 9.

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34437042

Who are you planning to have conduct the ceremony? If you're Catholic you can;t get married again - but presumably can get a blessing on the marriage - but would need to arrange with the church/priest in advance. If you mean a civil ceremony - then you would have to identify who in the government can do this and organize.

Agree to start with the concierge of your hotel - but be aware that such ceremonies are not common in europe.

Nytraveler, I note the OP wants to have a symbolic wedding ceremony which I assume to mean not a real one. Am I correct, Mazie1?

T was going to suggest looking at Statia's report too.