Couples who send us a brief for Croatia state a median budget of about EUR 16,000 and a median of 40 guests (9 briefs, January to October 2026). That is our own data, and a single wedding can cost less or more. Foreign couples can marry legally in Croatia, provided their documents are translated into Croatian. The best season runs from May to September, while July and August are peak season and can be hot. Weddings take place in Dubrovnik and Split, on islands such as Hvar, and in Istria, Kvarner and around Plitvice.
Important Information
What you need to know before planning your wedding in Croatia
Legal Wedding
Croatia allows legal weddings for foreigners. Documents need to be translated to Croatian.
Verify with the official source: Ministarstvo pravosuđa, uprave i digitalne transformacije (checked )
Read more about legal requirements →Best Time
May-June and September are perfect. July-August is peak season and can be hot.
Transport
Dubrovnik and Split have international airports. Ferries to the islands are frequent.
Islands
Hvar and Korčula offer intimate island weddings with fantastic views.
Popular regions in Croatia
Each region has its own character and charm
Dubrovnik
The famous medieval city by the Adriatic Sea. Game of Thrones atmosphere and fantastic architecture.
Hvar
Glamorous island with lavender fields and luxury beach clubs. Croatia's answer to Saint-Tropez.
Split
Lively city with Diocletian's Palace and proximity to the islands. Perfect base for island hopping.
Istria
The peninsula closest to Italy, with stone hill towns, olive groves and estates you can rent whole.
Kvarner
The bay between Istria and Dalmatia, with Opatija's Habsburg villas and the islands of Krk, Cres and Lošinj.
Plitvice
Lakes, waterfalls and forest inland, away from the coast. Croatia's best known national park.
Beach Wedding in Croatia
Krystalklar Adriaterhav, Hvars lavendelmarker ved turkise bugter og Dubrovniks filmiske kulisse. 30-40% billigere end Graekenland.
Popular beaches: Hvar, Dubrovnik, Zlatni Rat (Brac), Korcula
Read our complete beach wedding abroad guide →Timeline & Checklist
An overview of important milestones
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Guests and RSVPs
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Budget
Note what each item is expected to cost, what you have agreed and what you have paid, and see at once what is left.
Seating
Add tables in different shapes and seat your guests seat by seat. Only guests who said yes or have not replied yet are listed.
Wedding website
A page for your guests with the schedule, travel, rooms and dress code, where they reply without an account. Your guest list, budget and notes are never shown.
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