Planning Your Dubrovnik Wedding Budget
What affects the cost of a wedding in Dubrovnik, and how to make the most of your budget.
Smaller does not always mean cheaper
Many couples choose a smaller celebration because of the budget. In Dubrovnik, smaller does not always mean cheaper, since a few venues such as Sponza Palace have a fixed privatization fee, and the fee at other venues varies. At Lazareti, for example, the privatization cost depends on the size of the terrace.
On the other hand, a wedding with fewer guests can decrease the cost of decoration, catering and even wedding planning services.
Where couples adjust the budget
The ceremony
A symbolic ceremony instead of a civil one significantly decreases the cost. Read about civil and symbolic elopements.
The reception
Replacing a formal reception with a dinner in a restaurant, for example overlooking the Old town with a DJ or a sax player, reduces the cost as well.
Why a planner helps
Privatization fees can vary, so we definitely recommend hiring a planner who makes the most out of your budget. Whether you invite 15 or 50 people, we tailor the day to you. Tell us your budget in the inquiry form and we will plan around it.
Budget questions, answered
Is a smaller wedding always cheaper in Dubrovnik?
No. A few venues, such as Sponza Palace, have a fixed privatization fee. Fewer guests can reduce the cost of decoration, catering and planning services.
How can we reduce the cost of our wedding?
Simplify the ceremony and the reception. A symbolic ceremony instead of a civil one and a dinner in a restaurant instead of a formal reception both reduce the cost.
Do all venues charge the same privatization fee?
No, the fee varies. At Lazareti it depends on the size of the terrace, while some venues have a fixed fee.
Can you plan around my budget?
Yes. Tell us your budget in the inquiry form. A planner helps you make the most out of it.
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