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Getting Married in Dubrovnik
A walled limestone city above the Adriatic, with the sea on one side and old rooftops on the other. Dubrovnik is a medieval walled city of white limestone and terracotta roofs on a rocky peninsula above the Adriatic. The walls are among the best-preserved medieval fortifications anywhere. Inside, the Stradun runs the length of the city between two great gates. A walk on the walls looks down to the sea on one side and across the rooftops on the other.
Part of the Dubrovnik destination guide.
- Best months
- May, June, September, early October
Where to marry
Where to Get Married in Dubrovnik
Old Town (Stari Grad)
The walled city is the point of Dubrovnik. It holds the Stradun, the Rector's Palace, the Dominican and Franciscan monasteries and the walls walk.
Lapad Peninsula
A green headland west of the Old Town, with a hotel strip along Lapad Bay and a calmer, more residential feel. Private villas with pools suit small groups.
Babin Kuk
The pine-forested resort area at the tip of the Lapad Peninsula, quieter than the Old Town. It suits larger groups wanting beach and pool access.
Orašac and Trsteno
The coast north of Dubrovnik is quieter and looks back to the Elafiti Islands. Trsteno has a Renaissance arboretum open to visitors.
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A Wedding in Dubrovnik
A walled limestone city above the Adriatic, with the sea on one side and old rooftops on the other
The venue range runs from intimate boutique properties to resort-scale hotels. For historic settings, the Rector's Palace can be used for private evening events, as can the Revelin Fortress.
Croatia now uses the euro, and Dubrovnik Airport has direct services from several UK airports. The Old Town is extremely crowded in July and August, while May, June, September and early October give the best mix of weather and calm.
Choosing a setting
Choosing a wedding setting in Dubrovnik
Seafront terrace venue
Seafront properties above or beside the Adriatic, within walking distance of the Old Town, offer private ceremony terraces with sea views and intimate guest numbers.
Historic fortress and palace
The Rector's Palace and Revelin Fortress are the most striking event settings. Both need all catering brought in.
Villa and private garden
Historic villa gardens above the Adriatic, in private grounds with a pool and direct sea access, suit groups wanting private grounds outside a hotel format.
Resort venue for larger groups
A full resort offers several event spaces, direct beach access and a shuttle service to the Old Town.
Photo: Lafodia Sea ResortThe season
When to get married
July and August are hard going in the Old Town: heat, very heavy visitor density and cruise arrivals that fill the Stradun by mid-morning. May, June and September are the recommended wedding months, with reliable warmth and a sea swimmable from late May. October is good for photography.
Recommended wedding months: May, June, September, early October. Peak season is July, August, and the shoulder months are April, late October.
Getting there
How guests arrive
Dubrovnik Airport lies south-east of the city. Car hire is unsuited to Old Town stays, where parking is extremely limited. Water taxis link the Old Town, Lapad and the Elafiti Islands in summer.
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV). British Airways, easyJet, TUI and Croatia Airlines fly to Dubrovnik from several UK airports. Services are frequent from May to October.
Split Airport (SPU). An alternative entry point for guests combining Dubrovnik with Hvar or Brač. Croatia Airlines operates the domestic route.
Where guests stay
Under one roof, or nearby
Dubrovnik has the most concentrated stock of upscale hotels in Croatia. Properties close to the Old Town sell out first, so peak-season rooms need booking far ahead.
Small hotel above the sea
A small property above the Adriatic, close to the Old Town, keeps an intimate scale.
Seafront east of the Old Town
A larger seafront hotel at the Ploče gate has full event infrastructure, several ceremony terraces and direct sea access.
Historic villa estate
A historic property of several villas in private grounds has garden settings for ceremonies.
Resort at Orašac
A large resort with residences, a beach and a pool stands north of the city and is the main large-wedding venue in the wider area.
Photo: Lafodia Sea ResortFood and drink
Eating and drinking in Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik's cuisine is Dalmatian, with an emphasis on Adriatic seafood and local wine. The oyster beds of Ston Bay lie to the north-west.
Crni rižot
Black cuttlefish risotto, coloured and flavoured with the ink. It is the defining dish of Dubrovnik.
Ston Bay oysters
The beds on the Pelješac peninsula have operated since the fifteenth century. Raw oysters suit a cocktail hour.
Buzara and peka
Buzara is mussels or prawns cooked in white wine, olive oil, garlic and parsley. Peka is lamb or octopus baked under an iron lid covered in embers, and must be ordered a day ahead.
Good to know
Before you book
Currency
Croatia uses the euro. Cash machines are plentiful in the Old Town.
Old Town vehicle access
Private vehicles are not allowed inside the walls. Taxis stop at the Pile Gate or the Ploče Gate, and luggage is carried from there.
Photography timing in the Old Town
Photographs without crowds depend on an early start, since the Stradun fills quickly in peak season.
Electricity
Croatia uses the standard European two round-pin plug. UK guests need an adaptor.
People who work in Croatia
Planners, photographers and other wedding professionals based in Croatia.
Questions couples ask
Before you decide
How crowded does Dubrovnik become in summer?
Very. A large share of the annual visitors arrive in July and August. For the ceremony, a venue outside the walls with views back to the Old Town is often more practical than a summer weekend inside it.
How should wedding guests be housed?
For larger groups a mix works: the seafront hotel nearest the Old Town for close family and four-star hotels on Lapad for the wider group. A handful of boutique hotels and apartments inside the walls give immediate access, but supply is small and rooms need securing early.
Where should a wedding meal or lunch take place?
Most couples use the venue's own catering for the dinner. For a lunch afterwards, a private boat to a cove on the Elafiti Islands for a seafood meal, arranged through a charter company, is a distinctly Adriatic option.
How do guests get to Dubrovnik?
Dubrovnik Airport lies south-east of the city, and British Airways, easyJet, TUI and Croatia Airlines fly there from several UK airports, with frequent services from May to October. Split Airport is an alternative entry point for guests combining Dubrovnik with Hvar or Brač. Private vehicles are not allowed inside the walls, and taxis stop at the Pile Gate or the Ploče Gate.
What local food and drink suits a Dubrovnik wedding?
Dubrovnik's cuisine is Dalmatian, with an emphasis on Adriatic seafood and local wine. Crni rižot, a black cuttlefish risotto coloured and flavoured with the ink, is the defining dish of Dubrovnik. The oyster beds of Ston Bay have operated since the fifteenth century, and raw oysters suit a cocktail hour.
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