
Elopements & Micro Weddings in Dubrovnik
Civil or symbolic, just the two of you or the people you love most. We plan it all.
Intimate by design
Elopements and micro weddings have been a rising trend for the past decade because they reduce the stress that comes with a traditional wedding. Dubrovnik is the Croatian city with the widest variety of venues for small, intimate events, and we would love to plan yours.
We do not limit a micro wedding to an elopement. It can be any experience you envision, whether you invite 15 or 50 people.
Civil or symbolic
Civil elopement
You make your marriage legal in a beautiful town like Dubrovnik. The process is not as simple as with a symbolic wedding, but we guide you every step of the way and take the stress out of the paperwork. Get in touch to find out more about our civil elopement package. Read more about civil weddings and legal paperwork.
Symbolic elopement
No paperwork or strict schedule, just a beautiful, intimate moment with the Old town in the background. The celebrant can go off the script, you share your stories and exchange rings. We highly recommend a musician such as a solo cello for a warm ambiance.
Our favourite spots
Dubrovnik offers many places for a small ceremony. These are some we love, each with its own character.
Lazareti (small terrace)
A 400-year-old former quarantine by Ploče gate. For ceremonies of up to 25 people we recommend the smallest terrace, with a direct view of the Old port and Lokrum. More about Lazareti.
Park Orsula
Sunsets, views of the city walls and Lokrum island, 200 metres above the sea. The 14th-century old chapel suits up to 10 people; the amphitheatre suits weddings of more than 10. A sunset picnic is the most popular choice, and it is only about 10 minutes from central Dubrovnik. Read about Park Orsula and more spots.
Komarda beach
A picturesque, relatively hidden beach in the Ploče area just outside the Old town, with clear sea, surrounding cliffs and direct views of St. John fortress. Your elopement can continue with a sunset cruise around Lokrum and a glass of champagne.
Palace viewpoint
A secluded stone viewpoint among Mediterranean pine trees in the Lapad area, overlooking the open sea. We recommend it for weddings of up to 15 people. Discover the Palace viewpoint.
Lokrum island
A protected nature reserve, ten minutes by boat from the Old port. For elopements the Olive grove is the most suitable of its three locations, since it is roped off and protected from visitors.
Make it your own
Your ceremony can be anything you want: exchanging vows, a picnic above the Old town, a hand fasting ceremony or something completely new. We can plan around local traditions and authentic food, or turn your day into an adventure with snorkelling, a buggy safari on Mount Srđ or even the zip line.
A micro wedding can follow the structure of a bigger celebration with a few elements replaced: a dinner overlooking the Old town with a DJ or a sax player instead of a formal reception, or a panoramic cruise around the city walls with a glass of champagne instead of welcome drinks.
Elopement and micro wedding questions, answered
Short answers first, details below each.
Can we make our elopement in Dubrovnik legal?
Yes, with a civil elopement. A civil elopement makes your marriage legal. The process is not as simple as with a symbolic wedding, so we guide you through the paperwork. Ask us about our civil elopement package.
What is a symbolic elopement?
A ceremony with no paperwork or strict schedule. The celebrant can go off the script, you share your stories and exchange rings. We recommend a musician such as a solo cello to create a warm ambiance.
What is the difference between an elopement and a micro wedding?
A micro wedding is not only an elopement. We see it as any experience you envision, whether you invite 15 or 50 people. It can follow the structure of a bigger event with a few elements replaced, for example a dinner overlooking the Old town instead of a formal reception.
Where can we elope in Dubrovnik?
Park Orsula, Komarda beach, the Palace viewpoint and Lokrum island are some of our favourites. Lazareti’s small terrace also works for small ceremonies. Each has a different character, from a cliff-top sunset picnic to a hidden pine forest viewpoint.
How many guests fit in these locations?
It depends on the place. The 14th-century chapel at Park Orsula suits up to 10 people, the Palace viewpoint up to 15 and the small terrace at Lazareti up to 25. For more than 10 guests at Park Orsula we recommend the amphitheatre.
Is a smaller wedding cheaper?
Not always. A few venues, such as Sponza Palace, have a fixed privatization fee. On the other hand, fewer guests can reduce the cost of decoration, catering and planning services, and a symbolic ceremony instead of a civil one or a restaurant dinner instead of a formal reception reduces it further. Tell us your budget in the inquiry form and we will plan around it.
When can we elope in Dubrovnik?
Almost any month. The mild Mediterranean climate makes Dubrovnik a year-round wedding destination.
Can we add activities to our elopement?
Yes. We can include snorkelling, a buggy safari on Mount Srđ, the zip line, a sunset cruise around Lokrum, or a picnic above the Old town.
How do we start?
Send us the inquiry form. Share your date, the number of guests and your ideas, and we will get back to you personally.
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