Plate
€180
Hotel Avg
€240
Best Month
June
Airport Dist.
20km
Estimated Budget
Complete guide for your wedding in Dubrovnik
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Dubrovnik, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Medieval romance surrounded by historic walls and the Adriatic Sea. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9.5/10 in romanticism, Dubrovnik offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Dubrovnik has excellent leisure infrastructure (8/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Dubrovnik
Main advantages
- Spectacular views of the Adriatic Sea and one of the best-preserved medieval cities.
- Great variety of historical fortresses and cliffside terraces for banquets.
- Direct flight connections with major European capitals during summer.
Points to keep in mind
- Crowded with tourists due to cruise ships in the central summer months.
- Difficult accessibility in the old town due to the large number of steep stairs.
The style in Dubrovnik
Dominant Style
Maritime Historic
Local Tradition
Sunset cruise for the newlyweds on a replica traditional Karaka ship
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Dubrovnik
Revelin Fortress
Monumental fort with a huge arched terrace facing the old harbor.
Sponza Palace
16th-century Gothic-Renaissance palace featuring an intimate and elegant inner courtyard.
Villa Sheherezade
Luxurious private Moorish-style palace with terraced gardens and pool at the edge of the sea.
Wedding traditions in Croatia
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Rosemary sprig
Guests receive a rosemary sprig pinned to their lapel as a welcome. In return, they typically leave a donation for the couple.
The false bride
A fun tradition where the groom must pass challenges at the bride's house to 'buy' access to see her before the wedding.
Bride's dance and flag bearer
The Barjaktar (flag bearer) leads the wedding procession, proudly carrying the Croatian national flag throughout the celebration.
Legal requirements to marry in Croatia
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Municipal Registry Office (Matičar)
Minimum notice
30 days
Witnesses per spouse
2
Key steps
- Request an appointment at the local Matičar registry office at least 30 to 45 days in advance.
- Present birth certificates translated into Croatian by an official sworn court translator.
- Civil ceremony at the municipal hall or outdoors with an official court translator mandatory for foreigners.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Croatia- Valid passport.
- Apostilled and translated birth certificate.
- Certificate of no impediment (marital capacity) translated and apostilled.
How to get there from Croatia
Main airports
Rail
HŽ (Hrvatske željeznice)
Common departure points
Zagreb · Split · Dubrovnik · Rijeka
Typical vendors in Croatia
What Croatian couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Dubrovnik
Precio medio: ~240€/noche
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Vuelos a Dubrovnik
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Que hacer en Dubrovnik
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a wedding in Dubrovnik cost?
The average plate price is 180€. Hosting a full wedding for 100 guests typically ranges from 40,000€ to 75,000€.
When is the ideal month for a wedding in Dubrovnik?
June is fantastic: the weather is warm and sunny, days are long, and you avoid the largest crowds of July and August.
Are there complex procedures for foreigners?
EU citizens only need their official certificates. Non-EU citizens require apostilles on all identification documents.
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