EMMEGEIFOTO
Located in Venice's Mestre district, EMMEGEIFOTO operates as a versatile estate venue where you control logistics without typical resort constraints.
EMMEGEIFOTO is an estate destination wedding venue in Venezia, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Venice Marco Polo Airport (Aeroporto di Venezia) (VCE), 20 minutes by car; 30 minutes by bus + train. Best months: June, July, August, September.
About EMMEGEIFOTO
Located in Venice's Mestre district, EMMEGEIFOTO operates as a versatile estate venue where you control logistics without typical resort constraints.
The 4.8-star rated property offers blank-canvas flexibility, you arrange catering, florals, and rentals independently, which often reduces overall wedding costs by 20-30% compared to all-inclusive packages.
Direct access via Via S. Donà puts you minutes from Venice's mainland transport hub.
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I absolutely love working with Mauro and the images he produces are incredible!! I've worked with him 3 times and each experience he makes better than the last one. He never runs out of ideas and ways to make each picture amazing.
Leslie Fort-Barrie · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- VCE, 20 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 4.8/5 Google rating from 150+ verified reviews
- Located at Via S. Donà, 80 in Mestre, 5 km from Venice's main island
- Blank-canvas estate model allows independent vendor selection and cost control
- On-site photography studio (EMMEGEIFOTO) available for pre-wedding shoots
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 6:00 PMGuest arrival; check-in at nearby Mestre hotels
- 10:00 AMBridal prep and pre-wedding photos at EMMEGEIFOTO studio
- 2:30 PMGuest arrival and aperitivo
- 3:30 PMCeremony in estate garden or hall
- 5:00 PMCocktail hour and group photos
- 7:00 PMReception dinner and dancing
- 11:00 AMFarewell brunch (optional) before guest departures
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- VCE · about 20 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Venice Marco Polo Airport (Aeroporto di Venezia).
- Typical total
- €8,000–25,000Aisle estimate
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€8,000–25,000 for 80 guests (venue + mid-range catering; excludes florals, photography, music)
- Ceremony fee
- €800–1,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €35–80 a headAisle estimate
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€35–80 (depending on external caterer chosen)
- Room rate
- €60–120 a nightAisle estimate
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€60–120 (mainland hotels); €150–300+ (Venice island)
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 041 534 2777
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Costs are lower than all-inclusive resorts due to independent vendor selection. Budget extra €2,000–5,000 for rentals (tables, chairs, linens) if not provided by caterer.
Questions about the venue
What's included in the venue rental?+
The estate space itself and access to facilities. Catering, florals, music, lighting, and rentals are independently sourced, you retain full control over vendors and pricing.
Can we use the on-site photography studio?+
Yes. EMMEGEIFOTO's studio is available for pre-wedding sessions, bridal prep photos, and post-ceremony portraits at negotiated rates.
How do guests reach Venice from here?+
The venue is 5 km from Venezia Santa Lucia train station (15-minute drive). Water taxis and vaporettos connect mainland Mestre to San Marco in 20-30 minutes.
Are there nearby hotels for guests?+
Mestre has 30+ hotels within 2 km. Staying on the mainland is 40-60% cheaper than Venice island, with easy commute via train or water taxi.
What's the weather like for a wedding?+
Venice is mild April–October. September-October offer clear skies and 65–72°F temps. November–February can see occasional flooding (acqua alta) in Venice proper, though Mestre is unaffected.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.