Discover our highlighted tips and step-by-step guideline on how to plan your destination wedding in Croatia
Destination weddings – the rise in popularity
In the post-COVID era, the trend of destination weddings has grown significantly, and it is expected to continue to rise. It seems that destination weddings are more popular than ever, with many couples choosing to go abroad and have their one-of-a-kind wedding celebration. According to ZOLA 2025 report, it is expected that 32% of all weddings will be destination weddings, which once again reconfirms the industry’s popularity.
Why are destination weddings so popular? More than ever before, couples look for unique and personal experiences, thus creating one-of-a-kind celebrations. Destination weddings are a great way to offer something unique and special for your guests and attendees. Furthermore, online booking platforms and the rise of affordable airlines, contributed to this trend, making it easier to plan and organize a memorable wedding celebration. To add on, more and more couples look for non-traditional ways to say ‘I do’, from seeking unique venues to creating memorable unique experiences, where guests will not only be able to attend their wedding but also combine a vacation as well.
Destination wedding in Croatia – top places to consider
Popular destination wedding places in Croatia include Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Vis and Brac. Croatia offers numerous destination wedding opportunities and locations to get married in, from intimate chapels, and seaside ceremony venues, to magnificent castles and palaces. Check out our list of top wedding venues to consider in Croatia as well as our 2025 guide on how to plan a wedding in Croatia.
Tips to help you plan your destination wedding in Croatia
Here are our top 10 tips that will help you plan your destination wedding in Croatia:
Number one priority – book your wedding planner
Usually booking your wedding planner 12 to 18 months before your wedding day is ideal. This will give you enough time to plan everything and go through all the little fine details so you can have a successful celebration. Your wedding planner will also advise you and provide valuable information on wedding venues in Croatia.
Explore wedding venues – Do research and explore wedding venues that best match your style and vision. Couples can choose from beautiful beachfront venues to historical chapels and palaces, to suit everyone’s needs and budget ranges.
Book your venue and confirm the date
Once you have set your heart on a certain venue, enquire about its date availability and try to book it as soon as possible so you can have all set to send out your ‘save the dates’. Your wedding planner, date, and venue are 3 musts’ to have before sending out the invites.
Define your budget
Your budget is one of the most important aspects of wedding planning, so make sure to draft it early in the process. Being more specific in the beginning will make it easier for you during the rest of the planning process. Define what is important to you as a couple and make sure to highlight your priorities.
Legal or symbolic ceremony
A legal ceremony usually requires more administrative work and is more expensive; on contrary to the symbolic one, which doesn’t require much work and is more affordable. Also, with the legal ceremony, you are obliged to have an official translator with you at the ceremony, since in Croatia all ceremonies are organized in Croatian, and being simultaneously translated to English.
Destination wedding timeline
Define your wedding day’s timeline. Also, in coordination with your wedding planner, make sure to define the management of your wedding – timelines, tasks, and activities, to ensure you plan all the points on time.
Send out invites on time
With destination weddings, sending out invites on time is important as it gives your guests enough time to RSVP and plan their arrival to Croatia.
Define the look and design of your ceremony & reception
Design, décor, and the little details that matter the most for your destination wedding in Croatia. Create your mood board. Give it time to think of decoration ideas and know what you like and/or dislike. Explore Pinterest and Instagram for some unique and special styles and ideas.
Book your honeymoon in Croatia
There are many amazing honeymoon destinations in Croatia so why not explore Croatia’s magnificent coastline? Take a look at Chic Croatia’s 5 most romantic honeymoon destinations in Croatia.
It’s time to celebrate
Let’s pop the champagne and start the celebration!
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