Kundu, Antalya · Wedding resort guide
Wedding at Ducale Lara Antalya
Planning a wedding at Ducale Lara Antalya? This Venice-inspired beach resort in Kundu, formerly Venezia Palace, has a fine sandy beach with a private pier, nine pools and the 1,008 m² San Marco ballroom, and it offers its ballrooms and outdoor areas for weddings. Ramarossi, an Antalya-based wedding planner since 2011, can plan and design your wedding at the resort.
At a glance
Ducale Lara, formerly Venezia Palace, as a wedding venue
Ducale Lara is a five-star beach resort on Yaşar Sobutay Bulvarı in Kundu, east of Antalya. It was previously known as Venezia Palace Deluxe Resort Hotel and now trades as Ducale Lara. Here are the key facts couples ask about first.
Why couples choose it
A Venice-style beach wedding in Kundu
Ducale Lara stands on the coast at Kundu, east of Antalya, with architecture inspired by Venice, including a bell tower. The resort was known as Venezia Palace before it became Ducale Lara.
The hotel offers weddings with its ballrooms and its outdoor areas. The San Marco ballroom is 1,008 m² and listed for about 825 guests at a banquet, and it divides into three halls for a smaller event. The Roma hall has daylight and views of the pool and the sea. Outdoors, the sandy beach and the private pier give you a setting by the sea.
With 543 rooms and four villas, nine pools, an aquapark, several restaurants and the Piccolo Kids Club, the resort is about 15 km from Antalya Airport, so your guests can make a holiday of the wedding.
- Venice-inspired architecture with a bell tower for portraits.
- A 1,008 m² ballroom for a large seated dinner.
- A sandy beach and a private pier by the sea.
- About 15 km from Antalya Airport.
Wedding settings
Where a Ducale Lara wedding can take place
Your wedding at Ducale Lara is shaped around your guest count, the season and the spaces available on your date.
Outdoor areas
The hotel offers its outdoor areas for weddings, which we look at for a ceremony or a cocktail.
San Marco ballroom
A 1,008 m² ballroom, listed for about 825 guests at a banquet, that divides into three halls.
Roma hall
A 710 m² hall with daylight and pool and sea views, for about 390 guests at a banquet.
The beach and pier
A fine sandy beach and a private pier with cabanas, for portraits or a drink by the sea.
Ducale Lara photos: the beach, the pools and the ballroom
A sample wedding day
Your wedding day at Ducale Lara
Every wedding we plan is designed around the couple, but a day at Ducale Lara could flow like this.
Getting ready
The couple can get ready in a suite or a villa, while guests spend the day by the pools or on the beach.
Ceremony outdoors
The ceremony can take place in one of the resort's outdoor areas in the late afternoon, when the heat has eased.
Cocktail and portraits
While your guests enjoy a cocktail, you take portraits on the pier and around the bell tower in the evening light.
Dinner and dancing
Dinner can be served outdoors in summer or in the San Marco ballroom. The party continues indoors if you want to dance late.
Good to know
Planning tips for a Ducale Lara wedding
A wedding at a large resort runs smoothly when a few details are settled early. With Ramarossi, one team looks after them for you:
- Guests who are not staying. All-inclusive resorts may charge a day or event pass for guests from outside the hotel. If some of your guests will stay elsewhere, tell us at the start so we can plan around it.
- Music and timings. Outdoor music may have an end time set by the hotel. Plan the ceremony outside and the party indoors if you want to dance late.
- Guest rooms. Plan your guests' rooms early, especially for a summer date. Our guide to resort room blocks in Antalya explains the options.
- Weather. July and August are hot. An evening ceremony, about an hour before sunset, can be more comfortable for you and your guests.
Your wedding at Ducale Lara
Planning a wedding at Ducale Lara? Contact us
Tell us your date, your guest count and how you picture the day, and we will set up a free video consultation to talk through your Ducale Lara wedding.
What we plan for you
- Ceremony design, décor and flowers
- Photographers and videographers
- Music, DJ, live acts and entertainment
- Bridal hair and make-up artists
- Welcome dinners and after-parties
- Guest transfers and coordination on the day
Planning with Ramarossi
Plan your Ducale Lara wedding with Ramarossi
Ramarossi is an independent wedding planning company based in Antalya. We design and plan the wedding itself: the ceremony set-up, flowers, music, photographers and the timing of the day.
Your own traditions can shape the day too. We plan Persian weddings with a full Sofreh Aghd, Lebanese weddings with a zaffe entrance, and Pakistani weddings across several nights. For couples from the UK, Europe and North America, we also plan a beach wedding in Antalya.
Still choosing a venue? As your wedding planner in Antalya, we can help you compare hotels in your free consultation. You can also browse our wedding hotels in Turkey.
Questions
Ducale Lara wedding FAQs
Can you have a wedding at Ducale Lara, formerly Venezia Palace?
Yes. The resort, known as Venezia Palace before it became Ducale Lara, offers weddings with its ballrooms and outdoor areas. Ramarossi can plan and design your wedding there, so send us your date early.
Where is Ducale Lara, and how far is it from the airport?
The resort is on Yaşar Sobutay Bulvarı in Kundu, in the Aksu district east of Antalya, about 15 km from Antalya Airport (AYT).
How many guests can a Ducale Lara wedding host?
The San Marco ballroom is listed for about 825 guests at a banquet, each of its three sections for about 275 and the Roma hall for about 390. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest which spaces to look at for your date.
Can we get married by the sea at Ducale Lara?
The resort has a fine sandy beach and a private pier, and the hotel offers its outdoor areas for weddings, so a ceremony by the sea is an option we look at for your date.
Is Ducale Lara the same hotel as Venezia Palace?
Yes. The hotel in Kundu that was known as Venezia Palace Deluxe Resort Hotel now trades as Ducale Lara.
Can we have a legal (civil) wedding at Ducale Lara?
In Turkey, a legal marriage is performed by an authorised marriage officer from the local municipality. Couples from abroad usually need passports, birth certificates, a certificate of no impediment from their own country and a health report from a public hospital, with official Turkish translations of foreign documents, and the exact list depends on your nationality. Whether the officer can come to the resort is decided by the municipality, so we check this for your date. Read more about a civil wedding in Antalya. You can also marry legally at home and hold a symbolic ceremony in Antalya, if you prefer.
Where can we hold a welcome dinner or henna night?
The smaller halls, the resort's restaurants and the outdoor areas are options to look at for a henna or Mehndi night or a welcome dinner. We plan each event of your wedding week so it has its own setting.
How much does a wedding at Ducale Lara cost?
The cost depends on your guest count, date, hotel arrangements and design. After your free consultation you receive one proposal with a clear total, designed around your wedding. For a wider view, read our guide to the cost of a wedding in Turkey.
Can you plan a Persian, Lebanese or Pakistani wedding at Ducale Lara?
Yes. Ramarossi plans cultural weddings in Antalya, including Persian weddings with a Sofreh Aghd, Lebanese weddings with a zaffe and Pakistani weddings with a Mehndi night.
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Free consultation
Let's plan your wedding at Ducale Lara
Ramarossi has planned weddings in Antalya since 2011. Send us your date and guest count, and we will set up a free video call to talk through your Ducale Lara wedding.