For couples who want a meaningful wedding representing their relationship without all the stress, eloping is the best way to get married! An elopement opens up a wide variety of unique options for your dream wedding. Whether you’re exchanging your vows, having a picnic, a hand fasting ceremony or something completely new, your ceremony can be anything you want it to be!
Out of all the Croatian cities Dubrovnik is the one with the widest variety of venues suitable for small, intimate events. Eloping in Dubrovnik offers a captivating blend of natural beauty and historical charm, making it an ideal destination for couples seeking an intimate and memorable wedding experience.
Here are some of our favorite elopement spots in Dubrovnik.
PARK ORSULA
Think of perfect sunsets and views of the city walls and Lokrum island, 200 meters above the sea. We can’t think of a better venue with complete privacy for an elopement of your dreams.
This incredible park consists of a medieval chapel St. Orsula and and Amphitheater offering many options for a wedding far away from the crowded city center. Whether it’s only the two of you or a few relatives or friends, you will be taken aback by the ambience and the views extending all the way to Cavtat. The most popular choice for an elopement in Park Orsula is a sunset picnic but whatever you choose, our job as weddings planners is to make sure you leave Dubrovnik with a big smile on your face.
From central Dubrovnik to this beautiful park you only need about 10 minutes. That leaves you with an option to have your romantic wedding dinner anywhere you want in Dubrovnik area.
KOMARDA BEACH
The picturesque Komarda beach offers spectacular views of crystal clear sea and the Old harbor, making it the perfect backdrop for a once-in-a-lifetime moment. The surrounding cliffs and direct views of St. John fortress creates an incredibly romantic settings for your elopement.
Out of all the beachfront venues in Dubrovnik, Komarda is a little piece of paradise relatively hidden, yet so close to the Old town. You can enjoy its serenity, ensuring that your special day feels free from distractions.
Your elopement can continue with a sunset cruise around Lokrum island and a glass of champagne. Catering on the boat would make for an even better night or you could proceed to some of the most romantic restaurants in the Old town for an intimate dinner.
Komarda is located in Ploče area just outside of the Old town and we’d be happy to show you the way!
PALACE VIEWPOINT
It doesn’t get more secluded than this unique stone viewpoint overlooking the open sea, surrounded by Mediterranean pine trees. The viewpoint is located in Lapad area, a beautiful green residential area a few kilometers from the Old town. The fact that this venue is not in the Old town is what kept it a mystery throughout the years. Locals are well aware of the beautiful forest and the viewpoint but frequent it more often in the winter months.
The smell of pine trees and sea water makes for a perfect setting to elope without curious bystanders. The biggest charm of the stone viewpoint is its peacefulness and that is what an intimate elopement is all about!
Follow us on a beautiful trail with paved and crushed stone to this gem in the middle of the forest and have the most romantic getaway.
LOKRUM ISLAND
Lokrum island is a protected nature reserve reached by a 10 minute boat crossing from the Old port. This green oasis consist of a Mediterranean pine forest, a salt lake, a Benedictine monastery from the 11th century, exotic peacocks and more.
There are a lot of mysteries, myths and legends about the island with the most famous being the curse of Benedictines. The monks were banished from Lokrum and the night before leaving they placed a curse on every future owner of the island.
With its complex history and enchanting nature, Lokrum is a memorable wedding venue and it offers three locations: a Benedictine monastery and its botanical garden, the Palm garden perfect for both bigger and smaller weddings, and the Olive grove. In terms of elopements the Olive grove is the most suitable venue since it is roped and protected from visitors.
After the ceremony you could enjoy in a drink or two in a bar right by the botanical garden and have a romantic dinner in the Old town. This just might be the venue you were looking for and we can guarantee that the Lokrum curse does not apply to marriages!
