Weddings in Croatia

Weddings in Croatia

Exploring Offbeat Exotic Locations for your Dream Wedding!

We had an interesting conversation with Tamara Shatkova of Adriatic Weddings, one of the leading Wedding Planners in Croatia. She had several things to tell about her home country.

WHY CROATIA?

Croatia is a place where beauty and nature go side by side. Croatia takes pride for being the best paradise on planet earth where you can relax and unwind; soak up the sounds and wonders of the nature right on your doorstep. Surrounded by the crystal clear Adriatic Sea, Croatia represents a never-before-seen combination of beauty and authenticity all around. Croatia is the place where you can see the mother nature blended with the comfort of latest facilities every step of the way.

Croatias weather is itself a beauty Croatia enjoys all sorts of friendly weathers with mild winters and warm summers. The best weather time when you can enjoy months of fun is from April till October. The ideal weather makes your wedding in Croatia an enticing adventure all along.

Crystal clear Sea where sceneries come to you like a breeze Exciting waters provides you ideal atmosphere to enjoy fun and adventure Not only you can celebrate your wedding events, you can also burn your passion with a whole new world of adventurous activities such as surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding etc. Your wedding coordinator can take you to Croatias beauty in the best way possible. Just hire a trusted wedding planner and feel the exuberance yourself.

Enviable wedding venues With all the thrills of exotic places, appealing landscapes, stunning bays, beaches, spectacular sailing and yachting scenes, Croatia holds the best places on planet earth for wedding lovers who want to rule their big day like anything.

Your favourite top 5 Venues in Croatia for weddings and why?

BONJ LES BAINS BEACH CLUB
PERFECT FOR WEDDINGS UP TO 250 GUESTS

If there was ever a structure designed for a wedding, then Bonj surely tops the list. Designed in the late 1920 and operated ever since as the Adriatics most luxurious beachfront terrace, Bonj has evolved into a location that exudes retro-Mediterranean luxury and ambiance. Host your reception at the lounge bar and dazzle your guests with an exquisite sunset over the Paklinski Islands. Then step down under the colonnade and enjoy a seafront wedding dinner atop a marble deck.

PALACE ELISABETH, HVAR

PERFECT FOR WEDDINGS UP TO 120 GUESTS

Palace Elisabeth Hotel is the first full service 5-star luxury heritage hotel situated in the heart of Hvar, directly above the city hall overlooking the main square. The hotel includes 45 luxury rooms and suites with stunning details and unique design, an indoor swimming pool, terraces and spa, with unparalleled views of the town and harbor. The hotel has to be privatised for minimum 3 nights in order to have a wedding there along with privatisation fee for the main restaurant. The main terrace overlooking the harbour is perfect for 70-80 guests, but maximum capacity will be 120 people in the main restaurant terrace.

VILLA SHEHEREZADE
PERFECT FOR WEDDINGS UP TO 80 GUESTS

A dazzling, domed, white-stone palace commanding thrilling sea views, Villa Sheherezade is one of the most exclusive addresses on the Croatian Adriatic. For business or pleasure, Villa Sheherezade is among the finest venues in Dubrovnik, with the island of Lokrum and the famous Dubrovnik city walls providing a stunning backdrop for galas, social events and weddings.

LOPUD ISLAND
PERFECT FOR WEDDINGS UP TO 80 GUESTS

Lopud 1483 is a place where history, art and botanical exploration unite and ignite the senses. The secluded atmosphere of the 5,000 square meters of the monastery, fortress, and garden provides a unique backdrop for your wedding. The complex offers a variety of locations and experiences that can be tailored to every taste, from the most intimate and private gatherings to high-profile events.

MARTINIS MARCHI, SOLTA
PERFECT FOR WEDDINGS UP TO 130 GUESTS
Considered as a unique wedding venue on the Adriatic coast, Martinis- Marchi Hotel & Restaurant has romantic settings with guest capacities ranging between 20 and 130 guests. Open restaurant terrace overlooks a spectacular marina set in Maslinica bay. The 300 years old Castle surrounds a peaceful and intimate pool terrace suitable for smaller parties and charming ceremonies, as well as magnificent Medditeranean park surrounding the Castle.

3. Croatia has it all. From Beautiful Fortress to the Adriatic coastline. Can you tell your favourite place to do a Destination Wedding?

The island of Hvar, the sunniest place in whole Croatia, has been recommended by several world famous magazines as a top destination to visit, the island was also placed in the top 10 islands in the world. Hvar has everything the couples are looking for. Superb venues, wide choice of accommodation, great restaurants and nightlife. Get married at famous beach club or have reception at the top of the fortress, Hvar has a wide range of wedding venues from small to large wedding parties.

Home Entertainment:
Klapas: Klapa is a group of 5 to 8 a capella singers and usually has a tenor, baritone and 2 bass singers. The tenor is the leader of the group and he is the first one to sing, all the voices follow his lead.

The beauty of klapa singing is the ability to sing freely, without notations or instruments, and express the love of Dalmatia through song.

There are no classes or schools that teach this style of singing, so this particular multipart singing is a part of oral tradition and its often passed on from fathers to sons. Klapa singing has a long tradition in Dalmatia and its cultural importance inscribed in 2012 on UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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Wedding Trends:

More and more brides are going for more non-traditional flowers such as protea, anthurium and pampas with lots of dry flowers as well. Dried flowers are gaining traction when it comes to bohemian, minimalistic, and even classic aesthetics.

We see big trend for boho weddings lately same as in 2019. Dried palms, pampas plumes and unusual grasses will be used to create lush bohemian backdrops and wild bouquets with mix of colorful blooms.

Lot of our brides go for foliage wedding decor or so called no bloom trend. Simultaneously greenery and massed natural foliage continue to be a strong favourite keeping spaces luxurious yet simple and blending with outdoor space and beautiful Adriatic Sea.

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