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Los Angeles Times
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Destination Venice: 9 Romantic Wedding Venues in Italy's ‘Floating City'
There's just something about Venice that makes it feel like a place made for love. Maybe it's the quiet corners you stumble into by accident, or the way the light hits the water in late afternoon. It's no wonder celebrities like George and Amal Clooney and Anya Taylor-Joy chose to marry here—and now Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are reportedly next. The city is full of beautiful venues, from ornate palazzos to gardens that feel like secrets. We pulled together six of our favorites—each one special in its own way. Some are grand, some more low-key, but all of them have that unmistakable Venetian atmosphere that makes a wedding feel like a moment out of a grand and historic fairy tale. Aman Venice occupies Palazzo Papadopoli, one of the eight grand palazzos lining the Grand Canal, combining Rococo frescoes and Murano crystal chandeliers with Jean-Michel Gathy's refined minimalist interiors. It's the only hotel in Venice to feature two private canal-side gardens—the Canal Garden and the Pergola Garden—which serve as rare outdoor ceremony or reception spaces. The historic double piano nobile houses grand event rooms, including a luminous ballroom, salon, library, and multiple dining spaces, each retaining frescoed ceilings and elegant period details ideal for both intimate and larger wedding celebrations. With just 24 suites, direct Grand Canal access, and fully tailored celebration services, it offers luxury couples a rare blend of exclusivity, heritage, and discreet Aman hospitality—all steps from Piazza San Marco Hotel Locanda Vivaldi is housed in the historic home of composer Antonio Vivaldi, rebuilt into a boutique hotel perched on the Riva degli Schiavoni with views across St. Mark's Basin—just steps from Piazza San Marco. Its panoramic rooftop terrace offers sweeping vistas of iconic landmarks like San Giorgio, the bell tower, and the lagoon, making it a stunning setting for a sunset reception. The hotel organizes full wedding packages, from ceremony coordination to vintage boat transfers and traditional Venetian catering. With fewer than 30 rooms—including suites with private balconies and lagoon views—it's well-suited to couples seeking an intimate celebration framed by genuine Venetian history. Hotel Palazzo Stern is a 15th-century, neo-Gothic palazzo turned boutique hotel, standing directly on the Grand Canal in Dorsoduro with a terrace offering sweeping canal views. Its intimate, art-filled interiors—complete with frescoes, mosaics, carved wood, and antique mosaics—create a refined, historical atmosphere perfect for an elegant small wedding. The rooftop terrace can host welcome drinks or a reception against the backdrop of Venice's waterways, while on-site event planning includes vintage boat transfers and customized menus. With under 70 rooms, valet parking, and concierge-arranged logistics via water taxi, it strikes a balance between relaxed exclusivity and Venetian grandeur. The Gritti Palace is a 15th-century noble residence turned luxury hotel, set directly on the Grand Canal across from Santa Maria della Salute. Its richly decorated interiors feature antique Murano glass chandeliers, original frescoes, and period furnishings, creating an opulent backdrop for wedding celebrations. The Redentore Terrace and canal-side Gritti Terrace offer panoramic views ideal for elegant outdoor receptions or sunset toasts. With in-house floral and culinary teams, a private Riva boat for arrivals, and just 82 rooms, the hotel specializes in intimate events with unmistakable Venetian character. Couples can host ceremonies in the ornate Longhi Room or reserve the Club del Doge restaurant for a formal seated dinner. Located just minutes from St. Mark's Square, the property also offers easy access to Venice's most iconic photo backdrops. Palazzo Nani Bernardo is a private 16th-century Renaissance palace on the Grand Canal, blending historical grandeur with an intimate, residential feel. Its second piano nobile features a long hall and five side salons, ideal for refined indoor ceremonies and seated dinners. The crowning jewel is its hidden Italian-style garden—one of the largest in Venice—complete with climbing roses, jasmine, century-old trees, and the city's tallest palm, providing a lush outdoor backdrop for cocktails, vows, or sunset gatherings. Fully accessible by water, the venue includes its own dock and two private guest apartments, enabling exclusive multi-day celebrations. The palace remains family-owned and is rarely open to the public, making it one of Venice's most discreet and coveted wedding venues. Ca' Sagredo is a beautifully restored 15th-century palace turned boutique hotel, adorned with opulent Baroque art and grand frescoed ceilings overlooking the Grand Canal. Its elegant reception rooms—such as the Sala Maggiore and Sala del Camino—are ideal for intimate ceremonies or refined seated dinners, each set within original gilt frames and marble fireplaces. The rooftop terrace offers a romantic cocktail setting with sweeping canal views, perfect for sunset toasts or small receptions. With just 42 rooms and suites, many featuring painted ceilings and period furnishings, the atmosphere feels like hosting your own private Venetian celebration. Couples can arrive by private boat at the hotel's water entrance before retreating to discreet event planning services and chef-crafted Venetian tasting menus. Palazzo Zeno is a rare gem nestled in Venice's Dorsoduro district—a 14th-century residence thoughtfully transformed into an intimate boutique hotel. Its courtyard and charming rooftop terrace offer private outdoor ceremony settings with views of hidden canals and historic rooftops. The interior salons, with antique furnishings, exposed timber beams, and family heirlooms, create a warm, lived-in atmosphere ideal for small wedding gatherings. Couples can coordinate water-taxi arrivals directly at the front entrance and enjoy personalized service in a venue that feels like a well-loved Venetian family home. The St. Regis Venice is a lavish waterfront palace hotel set on the Grand Canal, offering sweeping views and a sense of aristocratic splendor. Its Meravigli Ballroom and dramatic canal-facing grand salon feature bold frescoes, Murano glass chandeliers, and gilded décor—perfect for elegant indoor ceremonies with a dash of Venetian flair. The hotel's spacious private terraces allow for al-fresco receptions or sunset aperitifs with guests floating by on the water. With over 110 rooms and suites blending classic Venetian styling with modern amenities, it accommodates both grand weddings and intimate gatherings. Full wedding planning support, including customized catering, floral design, and dedicated water-taxi logistics, ensures a seamless, romantic celebration from arrival to sparkler send-off. From canal-side gardens and rooftop terraces to frescoed ballrooms and centuries-old courtyards, Venice offers a wide range of memorable wedding settings. Each venue brings something unique, whether it's a private dock, panoramic Grand Canal views, or layers of history visible in every detail. Many properties include in-house planning, vintage boat transfers, and accommodations that make it easy for couples and their guests to settle in and celebrate without needing to look elsewhere. Whether you're drawn to a boutique palazzo, a storied luxury hotel, or a hidden garden retreat, Venice delivers a wedding experience rooted in character, beauty, and ease.
Daily Mail
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Body language expert makes shock claim about state of Brad Pitt's new relationship
Brad Pitt and his girlfriend made a rare appearance on the red carpet on Monday as they attended the F1 film premiere in New York City. But a body language expert was quick to spot several tell-tale signs that his relationship with Ines de Ramon is 'floundering.' The couple, who have been dating since 2022, looked effortlessly chic at the premiere with Ines draped in sheer halter-neck white gown complete with a feathered skirt and Brad opting for a black double-breasted suit with a white button-up. Brad, 61, who assumed a lead role in the film as fictional driver Sonny Hayes, and Ines, 32, put on a united display - but there could be more than meets the eye. Because, according to body language expert Judi James, there are several indicators that all is not well including how Brad's recent fashion shift could be an indication of a wider problem in his relationship, as she compared their look to George Clooney and Amal Clooney's. 'For this newest relationship, Brad seems to have opted for a George and Amal-looking vibe. 'Both dazzling-looking, elegant women are non-Hollywood and both are fiercely intelligent and successful in their own fields. 'Both men show signals of a more subdued presence with their women around as though it's the intellect that is keeping them in a state of awe and respect. 'Unlike Clooney though, Brad also has a considerable age gap difference which seems to have created some wardrobe floundering that could reflect on his emotional approach,' James told Daily Mail exclusively. On Monday, Brad Pitt , 61, and his girlfriend, jewelry executive Ines de Ramon , 32, made a rare appearance on the red carpet as they attended the F1 film premiere in New York City - and a body language expert is weighing on why the actor may actually be 'floundering' in his relationship They began seeing each other just a few years after Brad's ex-wife, Angelina Jolie , filed for divorce in 2016 Both Brad and Ines were dressed to the nines on Monday, but according to body language expert Judi James, Brad's recent fashion shift could be an indication of a wider problem in his relationship, as she compared their look to George and Amal Clooney's 'His recent outings have involved some dubious fashion choices that suggest he might be struggling with the age gap and keen to look relevant and edgy, when it might be better in relationship terms to see him finally bottoming out, finding his authentic place and relaxing into it with someone who appreciates it,' she continued. However, it's not only the age gap that is the 'problem' in their latest red carpet appearance, James explained. She noted that the couple seem to have very different styles in both thinking and taste, as they have a 'lack of synchronicity.' 'A more interesting challenge seems to be the acute contrast in Brad and Ines's body language, which could suggest very different thinking styles and tastes,' James divulged. 'This seems to have worked for the Clooney's, who share a profound passion for campaigns and causes. But with Brad right now we're just seeing a lack of synchronicity in terms of non-verbal signals,' she shared. 'He looks blissfully happy but also slightly ill at ease here.' James explained that one way that their difference in thinking emerges is in their facial expressions on the red carpet. 'One look at their facial expressions as they pose together shows totally different styles of thinking,' she shared. 'Brad's eyebrows are steepled, giving him a rather subdued and apologetic look. He appears keen to please. His posture and his gestures look unusually awkward, as though he's trying to look gauche rather than like a Hollywood hard-hitter,' James continued. 'His hand pats the side of his leg to hint at some inner anxiety and the fingers are splayed rather than relaxed.' 'A more interesting challenge seems to be the acute contrast in Brad and Ines's body language, which could suggest very different thinking styles and tastes,' James divulged 'One look at their facial expressions as they pose together shows totally different styles of thinking,' she shared On the other hand, Ines gives off a different energy than Brad. 'Ines however has a very bold-straight brow-line to suggest confidence and calm,' James said. 'Her wide smile looks red-carpet perfect and her eye-engage with the cameras shows a lack of inhibitions or shyness. She turns her smile on as she faces the cameras rather than showing it primarily to Brad.' On the red carpet, there was one specific moment that stood out to James, too - and that was when he poked out his tongue during one pose with her. 'His smile here, as he poses up for the cameras looks soft and apologetic while hers is a very assertive-looking baring of the teeth,' James said. 'When he looks at her the soft crinkling increases, suggesting genuine affection and some vulnerability, while she flashes upper and lower teeth in another teeth-baring, challenging-looking smile,' she shared. 'It's Ines looking quietly dominant as she pulls his hand to move from their pose and in another pic she is even seen wiping or picking his face with her thumb in another dominant-looking gesture.' James wondered if there was a possibility that Brad is trying to 'emulate' Clooney's relationship - or if his romance with Ines really is the perfect fit. On the red carpet, there was one specific moment that stood out to James, too - and that was when he poked out his tongue during one pose with her 'Ines however has a very bold-straight brow-line to suggest confidence and calm,' James said 'His recent outings have involved some dubious fashion choices that suggest he might be struggling with the age gap and keen to look relevant and edgy,' she said She pointed out that in past relationships, he has looked 'performative,' almost like he was playing a role in a movie. When he dated Gwyneth Paltrow, he became her 'symbiotic twin,' and with Jolie, he 'morphed into one half of a cool, classy, sophisticated Hollywood power couple.' 'Brad Pitt's current body language suggests he's still trying to find his authentic self,' James admitted. The couple's red carpet appearance comes just days after they made headlines for a star-studded double-date with Gigi Hadid and boyfriend Bradley Cooper. The four of them were seen dining at Cote Korean Steakhouse in New York City, where Petrossian Royal Beluga Hybrid caviar goes for $870 a tin. Brad stepped out in a shiny lavender silk shirt that was left partially unbuttoned to reveal some chest hair, as well as a buzz cut. In May, Brad was forced to defend his girlfriend Ines in a rare comment as some rumors swirled. In an interview with GQ for the magazine's 2025 Summer Issue — alongside F1 co-stars Damson Idris and Lewis Hamilton — Pitt was asked whether their appearance at a Formula 1 race was intentionally timed to promote the film. Since his divorce from Jolie, he has been in the headlines for some drama involving his kids In an interview with GQ for the magazine's 2025 Summer Issue — alongside F1 co-stars Damson Idris and Lewis Hamilton — Pitt was asked whether their appearance at a Formula 1 race was intentionally timed to promote the film 'No, dude, it's not that calculated,' Pitt replied bluntly. 'If you're living—oh my God, how exhausting would that be? If you're living with making those kinds of calculations? No, life just evolves. Relationships evolve.' He also spoke about the fact that his personal life is a part of the headlines, noting it's been part of his reality for decades. 'My personal life is always in the news. It's been in the news for 30 years, bro. Or some version of my personal life, let's put it that way.' Since his divorce from Jolie, he has been in the headlines for some drama involving his kids. He shares Zahara, 20, Maddox, 23, and Pax, 21 - whom he adopted with Jolie. The former couple also welcomed biological children Shiloh, 19, as well as twins Vivienne and Knox, 16. Following a lengthy eight-year battle, the pair's divorce was officially finalized late last year in December.
Vogue
4 days ago
- Vogue
Amal Clooney on What Keeps Her Fight as a Human Rights Barrister Alive
As one of the most accomplished human rights barristers working today, Amal Clooney has built a remarkable reputation as a supreme defender of those who have suffered systemic abuse, particularly women and girls who have been victims of sexual violence. 'I'm constantly moved by the courage of those who pursue truth even when that comes at a great personal cost: journalists who dare to speak truth to power, young women who refuse to be silenced,' Clooney tells British Vogue. In 2019, she and her husband, George, launched the Clooney Foundation for Justice, which provides free legal aid in over 40 countries. The greatest challenge she faces in the pursuit of justice? 'Apathy. There will always be injustice, cruelty, and abuses of power,' she continues. 'But if the good people—those who don't agree with what is happening—stay quiet, it becomes very difficult to effect change. If there is more cowardice than courage in the corridors of power—in governments, companies—it is very difficult to improve the system. Yet I believe that justice must be waged, it is not something that simply happens on its own.' Vogue: Hi Amal, could you tell us what you are working on at the moment? Amal Clooney: I am currently representing Maria Ressa, a journalist facing life imprisonment in the Philippines simply for doing her job. I have recently filed submissions in a case at the International Court of Justice seeking justice for the victims of genocide in Myanmar. And I represent 871 victims of ISIS in a case in the East District of New York. My clients in this case include Nadia Murad—a Yazidi survivor of sexual violence who went on to win the Nobel Peace Prize—and it is the first case that provides the victims of ISIS's genocide a chance to obtain life-changing compensation. I am also working on the programs I created at the Clooney Foundation for Justice. We run a global legal aid program for women and journalists that now operates in over 40 countries. Our work has already led to dozens of journalists being set free and thousands of women who are victims of violence, child marriage, or discrimination being provided with free legal support. But we are always looking for ways to scale our impact. We are excited to be launching, this October, the Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice, a new partnership between the Clooney Foundation and Oxford University that will harness AI to increase access to justice.
The Guardian
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Guardian writer Frances Ryan named one of Vogue's 25 women ‘defining Britain'
Guardian writer Frances Ryan has been named one of Vogue magazine's 25 women 'defining Britain', stating her work covering the rights of disabled people had become 'essential reading'. The publication said Ryan's efforts to spotlight the lives of disabled people were 'needed more than ever', with official statistics suggesting that a quarter of people in the UK report some kind of disability. It has been an increasing proportion of the population since 2014. Vogue, which has run the list since 2018, pointed to Ryan's work 'lifting the lid on the government's cuts to disability benefits or giving insight into highly emotive topics such as the assisted dying bill'. It also praised her recent book, Who Wants Normal?. Ryan said: 'It's ironic – or just very fitting – that I made the list in part because of a book I wrote this year arguing disabled women deserve a place in British culture. 'I'm really touched to be included and I hope it's another step in the climb to see many more women that look like me (and a lot that don't).' Her recent work has included coverage of a letter signed by more than 100 of the UK's most high-profile disabled people calling on Keir Starmer to abandon 'inhumane and catastrophic plans to cut disability benefits'. The Vogue 25 also recognised Amal Clooney, the human rights barrister. She was recognised for her work defending 'those who have suffered systemic abuse, particularly women and girls who have been victims of sexual violence'. It also included England footballer Lucy Bronze, whose aunt once threatened to sue the FA over a rule that meant Bronze was no longer allowed to play with boys' teams at the age of 12. The current Chelsea full-back has played for Liverpool, Manchester City, Lyon and Barcelona. Sign up to First Edition Our morning email breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what's happening and why it matters after newsletter promotion Others in the list include Labour's Rachel Reeves, the first female chancellor, Pamela Maynard, Microsoft's first chief AI transformation officer, Nicola Packer, who was acquitted of having an illegal abortion, theatre impresario Sonia Friedman and Princess Anne.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fashion Icon Keira Knightley Goes Back to Her Rocker-Chic Style Roots for the Vogue 25
Keira Knightley subtly paid homage to her rocker-chic era in her latest photoshoot, and it has us feeling nostalgic! For British Vogue's July 2025 Issue, they made a gorgeous campaign called 'The Vogue 25: Meet The Women Defining Britain In 2025.' This issue is filled with stars like Amal Clooney, designer Dilara Findikoglu, The Princess of Wales, singer Chloe Qisha, and of course, Knightley. (You can see the photos from the issue HERE!) More from SheKnows The Actress Playing Carolyn Bessette in the Upcoming Anthology Had to Undergo a Serious Transformation And for the issue, we can see that Knightley went back to her rocker chic fashion by rocking a dark denim vest, a white shirt, and jeans from Chanel. It's an elegant version of rocker chic, but it totally reminds us of her fashion in the early 2000s. Back in 2001, for her first-ever red carpet moment, she went to the Bridget Jones's Diary London premiere in a truly rocker ensemble: black leather pants and a sheer black camisole with a matching lace bra underneath. She often wore black at premieres in the early 2000s, including at the 200s London premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean The Curse of the Black Pearl, when she wore a gothic dark shirt and jeans. Along with that, she wore a lace-up corset for the Love Actually premiere, her Domino era, and lots of fur-lined ensembles until 2005. 2000 to 2005 was her rocker era, and we love that she's paying homage to that in her photoshoot. Now, along with being a fashion icon, Knightley has learned how to turn out the haters when it comes to her looks. In a previous interview with The Talks, the Nutcracker star discussed how she stopped caring about the random backlash she got (even on the red carpet) as she's gotten older. 'I learned you can say nothing, you can be perfectly smiling, wearing a perfectly nice dress at the opening of a charity and people can still despise you for it,' she said. She also spoke to Vogue about growing older, saying, 'It's quite nice to have lived your life and have lived experiences. And be like, 'Well, I've been through that and I've come out the other side. And here we are and it's all a bit chaotic, but you can go on.''Best of SheKnows Every Single Time Kate Middleton's Royal Fashion Made Us Stop in Our Tracks Ariana Madix, Kristen Stewart, & More Stars Who Had Dramatic Hair Changes Which One of Donald's Trump's Kids Has The Highest Net Worth? Trump Kids & Their Partners' Net Worth Explained
