Gondola Proposal in Venice | Wedding Proposal Photography

Gondola Wedding Proposal in Venice

What a truly spectacular and romantic wedding marriage Venice proposal Italy. Photographed from inside the gondola after passing through the Rialto bridge while navigating on Canal Grande. A truly remarkable moment followed by a lot of joy and happiness! Which carried us through all the way back to the gondola docks. Shooting some great couple pictures before and some engagement pictures after on the way back.

Once back on land we continued with an engagement photo session in around Piazza San Marco. With beautiful nice golden light shining in. The issue was trying to avoid crowds as much as possible and I think we did a pretty good job in minimizing the impact.

First we took some nice couple Venice photographer pictures in around Venice’s Piazza San Marco. Taking pictures as we walked under the porticos. Leading to Caffè Florian, one of the oldest café and perhaps in the world as it dates back to the 1700s! The we made our way to the water edge taking some nice couple portraits on the gondola piers with the open sea in the background. Then attempting to take some photos with Ponte dei Sospiri in the background which did come out good notwithstanding the large crowds!

Gondola promise with Rialto bridge background while navigating on Canal Grande

Much surprise and joy after being asked for marriage in one of the most romantic cities

The she said yes moment to a gondola proposed in Venezia Italy

We then headed to the Rialto bridge to take some some pictures of it. From different angle views playing with the sunsetting golden light. The search for light guided our last set of photos. Trying to wait for the right moment to shoot this really nice pictures near Campo San Giacomo di Rialto. It was a Saturday so there were always people walking past and from. But with a little bit of patience we got the shot.
We concluded the photo shoot in search of the last rays of light. Which we found near the Rialto Market which made for some remarkable final portrait images!

Check out this promise on a gondola but at night!

Riding under a bridge on a gondola

Looking at the engagement ring while riding on a gondola after a surprise proposition in Italy

Taking engagement pictures underneath the Florian caffè one of the oldest Venetian caffè

Kissing on a ride on Canal Grande after having proposed in surprise

Portrait picture on a boat jetty near Piazza San Marco with the open sea in the background

Kissing in front of Ponte dei Sospiri in the city of Venice Italy Posed shot taken on an alleyway as light starts ti diminish Couple portrait picture taken on the Rialto bridge and Canal Grande water canal as backdrop Couple posed underneath porticos during a photoshoot

Posing a bridge over a smaller canal. Photo taken from a distance Portrait picture taken in front Rialto bridge Walking together on a jetty in front of Ponte Rialto and next to docked boats Final portrait picture of a couple standing on a staircase with the sun setting background

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Time of the year: end of May
Time of day: midday 4:30 pm
Services: 1 hour Gondola Proposal in Venice with a 2 hour engagement photo session
Location: Gondola ride, Piazza San Marco, Ponte dei Sospiri, Rialto bridge and market
Similar photoshoots: proposed in Venice and Proposing in Venezia Italy as Venice engagement photography

Curated imagery by Andrea Matone // photographer Italy // available for photoshoots in Italy please find here prices and details

A gondola ride adds motion and atmosphere to your meaningful romantic gesture on Venice’s waterways. Meanwhile, as you glide through quiet canals, light and water shape every image with soft reflections. Additionally, careful planning helps your special moment unfold smoothly, without interruption or pressure.

Your photographer capturing genuine reactions and candid scenes as they happen. Understanding how a gondola’s unique design helps it glide through narrow canals enriches your appreciation for the setting and rhythm of your experience.  After the proposing moment, enjoy the rest of the ride and let the scenery provide more memorable backgrounds for additional images.