Destination Weddings

Croatia

10 Venues
At a glance

Marrying in Croatia

Croatia's Adriatic coast pairs walled old towns like Dubrovnik and Split with island venues reached by boat. Couples get seafood suppers, local wine and long golden evenings without the price tag of the Riviera.

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Best timeMay to Jun, Sep

Warm sea without August crowds

Flight time2.5 hours

Direct to Dubrovnik or Split, around 2 hours 30 minutes

VisaNo visa

Visa-free up to 90 days in any 180. Expect new EES biometric checks

Legal weddingLegally binding

Contact the local registry office three months ahead and lodge apostilled, translated documents, including a CNI, 30 days before

Top tipWatch document dates

Birth certificates and your certificate of no impediment must be under three months old, so time your orders

Checked against official UK government and embassy guidance. Rules can change, so confirm paperwork with the registry before you book.

Explore Croatia by area

Dubrovnik4 venues · Water, BoutiqueExplore the area →Istria2 venues · Boutique, WaterExplore the area →Split & the Dalmatian Islands4 venues · Hideaway, HistoricExplore the area →

10 venues in Croatia

Hand-picked from 324 venues in 31 countries and 59 areas

When to book

Your Croatia wedding, month by month

Marrying abroad runs to a longer clock than at home. The best venues book a year or more ahead, and the legal paperwork has its own timings. Here is the order that works.

  1. 12 to 18 months
  2. 12 months
    • Book your venue and planner
    • Check the legal route and who confirms it
    • Hold a block of rooms for guests
  3. 9 months
    • Send save the dates
    • Share flight options with guests
    • Lock in your best month and time of day
  4. 6 months
    • Book photographer, florist and music
    • Plan a menu tasting or site visit
    • Arrange travel insurance
  5. 3 months
    • Start the legal paperwork, sooner if your route asks
    • Confirm final guest numbers
    • Plan the welcome and farewell events
  6. 1 month
    • Final payments and timings
    • Pack documents in your hand luggage
    • Hand the day over to your planner