A wedding in Croatia.
Small ceremonies on the Adriatic — an island, a boat, a stone courtyard. Planned in English by a German-Croatian couple who live here.
A wedding in Croatia tends to be smaller than couples first imagine, and better for it. The coast rewards restraint: a good table under pine trees, a short ceremony where the water is doing most of the work, a first night in a room you didn't need to decorate.
What this looks like
We plan end-to-end. Venue, officiant, catering, flowers, photography, transport, and the quiet coordination in the days before and the day itself. You get one point of contact — us — and everyone on the ground already knows what's happening.
- Islands and small coastal towns rather than resorts
- Ceremonies from two people up to around sixty guests
- Symbolic or legally binding — we guide you through either
- Bilingual planning in English and German; Croatian on the ground
Where couples usually hold their wedding
Dalmatia and Istria are the two ends of the country and the two moods. Hot stone islands with clear water on one side; olive groves and Venetian towns on the other. Read our take on the best wedding venues in Croatia, or go straight to a region: a wedding on Hvar, a Dubrovnik wedding inside the old walls, or an Istrian wedding among the olive groves. Undecided between countries? We wrote an honest Croatia vs. Italy destination wedding comparison.
Weddings on the water
The Adriatic is the venue most couples end up choosing. A boat wedding in Croatia keeps the day mobile and private; a yacht wedding in Croatia adds room to sleep the closest guests on board. For just the two of you, a quiet Croatia elopement on a sailboat is often the shortest path to the day you actually want.
Practical planning
We work as your Croatia wedding planner end to end — venue, officiant, catering, transport, paperwork. If budget is on your mind, start with our note on what a wedding in Croatia actually costs, and on timing with the best time of year to marry in Croatia. Travelling with the wedding party a few days early? Many couples pair the wedding with a bachelorette party in Croatia on the same boat.
Why us
Anita is Croatian and German. Chris is German and has skippered these waters for years. We live between Berlin and the coast, and we've built the business we would have wanted when we planned our own wedding here: planning in your language, execution in ours. Nothing gets translated twice.
How to start
A few sentences are enough. Rough date, roughly how many people, whether you're set on a specific island or open. We reply within a day or two with an honest read on whether it fits — and if so, a first shape of the day. Every celebration is different, so we quote each one individually after a short call. No fixed price lists, no packages.
Common questions
Do we need to get legally married in Croatia, or can we do the legal part at home?
Either is possible. Many couples we work with sign the paperwork at home a few days before or after, and hold a symbolic ceremony in Croatia — which frees the day from bureaucracy. If you want a legally binding wedding in Croatia, it's also doable; we guide you through the exact steps once we know your home country.
What paperwork do foreign couples need?
Requirements vary by your home country and change occasionally. In practice it usually means a certificate of no impediment, translated and legalised, plus passports and a short appointment at the registry office. We handle the coordination with translators and local officials so you don't have to.
How far in advance should we start planning?
Twelve to eighteen months for a Saturday between June and September. Small weekday ceremonies can come together in less. If you already know the month and the rough shape, tell us and we'll say honestly whether it's still realistic.
How many guests can a small Croatian wedding realistically have?
Most of ours sit between eight and sixty. That's the range where you can keep the day quiet, choose an unusual setting and eat well without industrial catering. Larger is possible; it's just a different kind of wedding.
Do you plan in English?
Yes. Every email, call and document from us can be in English. Anita is bilingual German and Croatian and speaks English fluently; Chris takes calls in English as well.
Can you handle everything on the ground in Croatian?
Yes. That's the whole point of the setup. The venues, officiants, boats and suppliers all deal with us in Croatian, which is how things quietly get done here.
What we take care of
Full-service, no packages. The scope stays the same for every celebration — only the details change.
Planning & concept
- A first call — we listen before we suggest
- A shortlist of places that fit the day you're imagining, not the day a venue is trying to sell
- A schedule for the days around the wedding and the day itself
Suppliers
- Officiant, catering, flowers, photography, music, transport — chosen and briefed
- All communication and coordination on your behalf
- No mark-ups on supplier prices — you pay what the suppliers charge
On the ground
- We're there on the day itself, quietly running things
- One point of contact — you never see the supplier list
- Everything handled in Croatian with the people who live and work here
Legal
- Guidance through the paperwork for a legally binding wedding, if you want one
- A symbolic ceremony as the simpler alternative — no bureaucracy
- Coordination with the local registry office; details depend on your home country
Stays & guests
- Recommendation and booking of stays for you and your guests
- Support with arrival, departure, transfers and boat transport
Tell us what you're imagining.
A few sentences are enough. We'll take it from there.