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Wedding in Croatia

Pearl of the Adriatic

LANGUAGECroatian
CURRENCYEuro (EUR)
FLIGHT TIME2-2.5 hours
BEST SEASONMay-Sep
PRICE RANGE€6,000 - €24,500+
LEGAL MARRIAGEYes, relatively easy

Croatia offers a unique mix of medieval charm, crystal-clear waters and natural beauty. Game of Thrones fans will recognize the walls of Dubrovnik.

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.

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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

Dubrovnik

The famous medieval city by the Adriatic Sea. Game of Thrones atmosphere and fantastic architecture.

Medieval wallsHistoric palacesOcean viewsGoT feel
PRICE RANGE€7,500 - €24,500
BEST FORCouples who love history and drama
Tips: Book wall ceremony early - very popular. Old town can be overcrowded July-August.
Hvar

Hvar

Glamorous island with lavender fields and luxury beach clubs. Croatia's answer to Saint-Tropez.

Lavender fieldsBeach clubsGlamorousNature nearby
PRICE RANGE€7,000 - €19,500
BEST FORCouples who want island feel and luxury
Tips: Hvar town for luxury and nightlife, Stari Grad for tranquility. Book boat transport in advance - ferries can fill up.
Split

Split

Lively city with Diocletian's Palace and proximity to the islands. Perfect base for island hopping.

Historic centerLively atmosphereGood flightsIsland hopping
PRICE RANGE€6,000 - €18,000
BEST FORCouples who want to combine city and beach
Tips: Diocletian's Palace offers unique historical backdrop. Great base for island hopping. Riva promenade perfect for sunset photos.

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

12-18 months before
Choose city/island
Book planner
Start guest list
9-12 months before
Book flights
Arrange accommodation
Choose vendors
6-9 months before
Arrange documents
Book catering
Save-the-dates
3-6 months before
Confirm vendors
Invitations
Transport
1-3 months before
Final confirmations
Logistics
Packing

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