Overview

• The wedding is set to take place between June 24 and 28 with the exact date kept secret for security reasons.
• Activists have signaled plans to blockade canals and line streets in protest against overtourism.
• City hall has reserved about 30 of its 280 water taxis and limited hotel use to minimize disruption.
• The couple intends to source roughly 80% of provisions from Venetian vendors, spotlighting local artisanal businesses.
• Mayor Luigi Brugnaro has defended the ceremony as an honor and an opportunity to showcase Venice globally despite local opposition.