City of Venice, Italy Elopement Photo Story Award

Bride and groom first kiss with anticipationand daughters delighted reaction

When the bride and groom shared their first kiss, the daughter's joyous response made the moment even more special

Before their first kiss, the atmosphere was electric with anticipation, but the daughter's delighted reaction made it even more memorable.

On a beautiful day in Venice, a couple with two children had a civil wedding. The bride had long dreamt of eloping to this magical city with her husband, so the reality of their special day was especially meaningful. In the final preparations, there are photographs of the father fixing his child's bowtie and the bride's mother helping her with her ensemble.

The ceremony at the city hall was short but incredibly powerful, followed by a relaxing water taxi ride to the restaurant, accompanied by the couple's close friends.

Venice bride is being primped as her mom and daughter look on

At a private apartment in Venice, Italy, a make-up artist was giving the bride the final touches as her mother and daughter looked on admiringly

Make up artist Stefania Bon gives the finishing touch while the mother and the daughter of the bride admire the results.

In Venice, the mother of the bride made sure she had comfortable shoes for the wedding

In a private apartment in Venice, Italy, the mother of the bride made sure she had comfortable shoes and that every detail of her daughter's wedding day was just perfect

As the bride readied herself, her mother made sure her shoes were comfortable and that everything was perfect.

The Venice bride and groom strolled the canals and streets, culminating in a wedding at the historic Palazzo Cavalli City Hall

In Venice, Italy, the bride and groom happily strolled the canals and vibrant streets, culminating in a wedding at the historic Palazzo Cavalli City Hall

The bride and groom walked along the canalways of the city, taking in the historic streets and buildings, and eventually arriving at the City Hall of Palazzo Cavalli.

The bride and groom stands out amidst the sea of tourists at Cambo San Bortolo, Venice, Italy to pose for a slow shutter portraiture with a motion-blurred effect

The couple stands out, clothed in wedding attire, amidst the sea of tourists at Cambo San Bortolo, Venice, Italy to pose for a slow shutter portraiture with a motion-blurred effect

The couple stands out in the sea of tourists in their wedding attire as they pose for a slow shutter portrait, resulting in a motion-blurred effect.

Bride and groom admired the grand Canal and Venice's reflection, as the groom opened the curtains at Palazzo Cavalli, Italy

The newlyweds admired the grand Canal and Venice's reflection, as the groom opened the curtains at Palazzo Cavalli, Italy

The newlywed couple admired the view of Venice, reflected in the glass window, as the groom held back the curtains.

Bride, groom, daughter, and son, aboard a Venetian water taxi, in awe of Venices beauty

The family celebrated their special day with a scenic ride on a Venetian water taxi, taking in the breathtaking views of the city and feeling the rain gently tapping the roof of the boat

The whole family - bride, groom, and two children - looked in awe at the beauty of Venice as they traveled by water taxi. Raindrops could be seen on the taxi's roof, and the views of the city in the background were absolutely stunning.

Campo, Venice, Italy, bride and groom holding hands as they led their guests to the restaurant

At Campo, Venice, Italy, the bride and groom beamed with joy, holding hands as they led their guests to the restaurant, strolling through the town's streets

The bride and groom, walking hand in hand with beaming smiles, led their guests to the restaurant as they traversed the streets of the town.