Your perfect wedding, the most important day of your life has to be simply unforgettable, but what about the wedding cost? It all depends. There’s a lot of details to think of. From the wedding venue to your wedding band, here’s what to expect from a destination wedding in beautiful Croatia, and what prices come with it. The Dalmatian coast is well-known as the most beautiful part of the country. A quick Google search tells you why: Pearly white beaches, crystal clear waters, amazing history, and the friendliest English-speaking locals. The cities of Dubrovnik and Split offer the best combination of everything, yet the Islands near the coast are miraculous in their own way. They are giving you some choice in the perfect place for your perfect day.
Wedding planners
A wedding planner has all the experience to turn your wedding day into paradise, all while taking most of the weight of planning off your shoulders, and there are a lot of good ones. The best options are IvyWeddingsAndEvents or Tulip Studio. They are trusted wedding planners with great reviews, who could help you on the path to your dream day. They start from 2000 euros and can go up to around 10.000 euros on the very high end.
Wedding venue costs in Croatia
When looking for a venue, payment is almost always per person. For a wedding of up to 100 people, an average rate would be between 3000-5000 euros for an ancient stone villa. For smaller events, you would be closer to about 2000 euros. Larger wedding venues can go up to 10.000 euros. The most notable examples are the luxurious Villa Dalmacija in Split’s Marjan Park, the Island Fort George on the rustic island of Vis, and the beautiful Vala Beach in world-renowned Dubrovnik. Villa Dalmacija and Vala Beach include excellent swimming locations.
Croatian Catering services costs
Dalmatia is renowned for its food culture and seafood delicacies. Yet, as in regular restaurants, the prices vary a lot. You could expect to pay 100-200 euros per person for a good caterer, adding to your wedding price. This will likely be your largest wedding cost. At a wedding 5 courses are served, including typical hard cheeses, prosciutto, olives, and even octopus salad! Seafood is also immensely popular but can get pricy very quickly. Ursus or Arkada are recognized providers of quality Dalmatian wedding catering and will make sure everyone has a Michelin-quality dinner, fueling your guests for a spectacular evening filled with dancing and laughter.
Your wedding cake
The cake is the main character of a wedding. Grandiose with pearls or simple and rustic, it represents what you are going for and who you are. A wedding cake does not have to be expensive, but you would expect to pay 150 euros and up for twenty-five people, depending on the decoration. Dolcemania is excellent and does just about every special request perfectly.
Croatian Wedding ceremony costs
The classic ceremony is that magic moment the two of you will remember forever. The moment you say “I do.” and read your vows, promise the person you will be in your marriage ‘till death do you part. The wedding cost however is Negligible. According to the Croatian government, the Civil wedding cost would be 27,87 Euros, and a religious one 11.94. Furthermore, it depends a bit on timing too. Since a wedding on a Friday afternoon would be more expensive than a Tuesday morning. Add to this the costs of potential transport costs for your officiant and it should not be more than 100 euros.But it will largely depend on the distance from the officiant’s office as well as whether it takes place iIn the islands as some places are more difficult to reach so prices may go significantly up., it could be more than that because of the officiant’s traveling time and difficulty to reach there.
Photo and video costs
‘God creates the beauty.
My camera and I are a witness.’
A picture tells a thousand words, and I want to tell your dream story. Photography can be a scary or awkward part for some couples but I am here to guide you in every step and make sure you will have a great time in our sessions together. These memories taken on camera will be with you forever, that is why I want to make them worth your while. I’d like to accompany you to all locations you feel are special. Please contact me here for more details. The previous photos of couples are in my portfolio or see the pictures of newlyweds. The camera will be a witness to your best day, and help you relive the beautiful memories you will make every time you see them.
Décor, Flowers, and decoration
Your flowers should symbolize you and help make your day special. Whether it is a bouquet or extensive flower decoration, they are very important for decoration. After all, a great wedding planner can make the best of what’s available to give your special day a floral touch. This can range from just a floral bouquet at a local florist Split up to thousands of euros for the very best florist for weddings, La Perla. Apart from the looks, the symbolism behind the flowers also matters. Tulips for elegance, roses for love, or Azaleas for happiness. You have to ask yourself the question – what do I value most about my loved one in this marriage?
As for decorations – Big mama has amazing decorations, but Adelamese is simply the best in the business if you are looking for a high-end decorator.
Makeup and hair
Every bride should be glowing with happiness on her wedding day – a part of that is from herself, and a part is with some help from the makeup and hair stylists that help her look her best on the big day. The best makeup artists are Amadea Muse and Violeta Kekezovic. For hair salons, the best in town are D-Art Studio and Salon Animi. Remember to book this 3 months ahead! Since these studios are bustling during the wedding season. Most of these makeup artists charge a rate of around 50 euros for your big day, so this is a smaller wedding cost.
Your rings and jewelry
The rings carry the most symbolism. You are there for each other, through thick and thin, in sickness and in health. Therefore it matters that you find a ring that suits your personality too. Split itself has a lot of trustworthy, good jewelers who know their craft well and have for generations. The best local ones in Split are either Zlatarna Donlic or Zlatarije Dvornik for any beautiful jewelry for the wedding and even for your rings.
Expected music costs
The music and dancing events are what make or break the party that follows the wedding. Luckily there are plenty of options. Whether you pick a DJ, band, or just an acoustic-playing duo makes a large difference in price again. A DJ could set you back as little as 700 euros. Followed by acoustic musicians who perform by themselves or as a duo. They cost about 1000 to 1500 euros for a night of playing. A band is the most expensive option with prices ranging from 3000 to 5000 euros. Booking websites like Gig Heaven or Fix The Music help find your perfect artist or band for the best dancing atmosphere late into the night.
Whatever you decide, I look forward to capturing your lovely photos, where the two of you make the day as special as can be.