All aboard the love boat! Gooey-eyed Keira Knightley joins husband James Righton on the Venetian waterways as they enjoy romantic Italian break

They marked their daughter Edie's first birthday this month - but this is thought to be their first romantic holiday since becoming parents.

So it's little surprise that Keira Knightley and husband James Righton are enjoying reconnecting this week as they soak up the sights in beautiful Venice.

The happy couple looked positively giddy as they were spotted on a water taxi on Thursday, taking in the surroundings of Italy by boat. 

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Water fun time: Keira Knightley beamed as she joined husband James Righton on a water taxi in Venice, Italy  on Thursday

Water fun time: Keira Knightley beamed as she joined husband James Righton on a water taxi in Venice, Italy on Thursday

Keira spent last weekend soaking up the sights and culture of Rome, even taking in a spot of opera, but the romance continued as she and her husband James headed north to Venice.

They were exploring the province in the best way they knew how, and Keira couldn't have looked more content.

She beamed as she took a prime spot on a gorgeous boat, spending a relaxed day date with the father of her child. 

Later that evening, the Oscar-nominated actress looked stunning in an intricate lace dress as she joined select VIPs at the Erdem and MyTheresa.com dinner at the Aman Venice. 

Hiya: Taking a water taxi, James was seen to wave at fans as they took in the sights of the beautiful province

Hiya: Taking a water taxi, James was seen to wave at fans as they took in the sights of the beautiful province

Looking chic: Dressed in a day dress, Keira was more casual than usual

Looking chic: Dressed in a day dress, Keira was more casual than usual

New parents: It's likely to be their first holiday since welcoming a child

New parents: It's likely to be their first holiday since welcoming a child

Time off: Though fashionista Keira is technically working, it was a welcome break

Time off: Though fashionista Keira is technically working, it was a welcome break

The pair enjoyed a sunny evening at the 16th century palazzo of Aman Venice, with stunning private gardens set on the Grand Canal.

Mother-of-one Keira, 31, wore a prairie-esque grey, black and blue dress from the Autumn/Winter 2016 collection, which she teamed with a pair of silver peep-toe heels.

Her husband, former Klaxons keyboardist James, 32, looked dapper in a blue suit and white shirt.

When in Venice: Later that evening, Keira looked lovely in a lace Erdem dress as she attended a dinner at the Aman Venice

When in Venice: Later that evening, Keira looked lovely in a lace Erdem dress as she attended a dinner at the Aman Venice

Date night: The Oscar-nominated actress was joined by her musician husband James

Date night: The Oscar-nominated actress was joined by her musician husband James

Look lovely in a lace dress like Keira's

Keira Knightley was a vision in red when donned a grecian inspired Valentino dress for the designer's opera in Rome earlier this week. And for a VIP dinner in Venice, Keira selected a frock from Erdem's Fall 2016 collection.

The gorgeous midi length dress was covered in lace and the skirt and sleeves had sheer panels that showed just a hint of skin. The British beauty teamed it with a pair of silver open toe shoes to finish off the look.

The sheer lace motif is still going strong and we're feeling this Victorian inspired take on the trend. The high neckline, long sleeves and ankle grazing hemline give the look an air of modesty and sophistication and this will be at the top of our wish list next season when it becomes available.

In the meantime, emulate Keira's style with a selection from the edit below. Team with a pair of barely there black sandals and look like a red carpet pro.

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What a night: Keira posed against the stunning backdrop of the Grand Canal in the City of Love

What a night: Keira posed against the stunning backdrop of the Grand Canal in the City of Love

Also in attendance at the #mytxerdem event were British TV presenter Alexa Chung, Erdem designer Erdem Moralioglu and MyTheresa.com president Michael Kliger.

While Keira has long been a fan of British brand Erdem and often wears its designs on the red carpet, her husband James was invited to perform at the event.

Keira and James have spent the past week in Italy and have been making most of their time sight-seeing in between functions.

Friends in fashionable places: Keira caught up with British-Canadian designer Erdem Moralioglu, who was co-hosting the dinner

Friends in fashionable places: Keira caught up with British-Canadian designer Erdem Moralioglu, who was co-hosting the dinner

Mingling: Keira was sat beside Erdem and fellow Brit, TV presenter Alexa Chung at the lavish dinner

Mingling: Keira was sat beside Erdem and fellow Brit, TV presenter Alexa Chung at the lavish dinner

On Sunday night, they joined a host of stars at the premiere of Sofia Coppola's La Traviata at the Teatro dell'Opera in Rome.

Ahead of their night of music, the couple were spotted visiting the Basilica of Santa Maria, a church dating back to the 4th century in the Roman area of Trastevere.

It is believed the couple aren't travelling with their one-year-old daughter Edie.

Style: Keira and Erdem were joined by MyTheresa.com president Michael Kliger

Style: Keira and Erdem were joined by MyTheresa.com president Michael Kliger

Italian tour: Keira attended the the premiere of Sofia Coppola's La Traviata at the Teatro dell'Opera in Rome

Italian tour: Keira attended the the premiere of Sofia Coppola's La Traviata at the Teatro dell'Opera in Rome

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