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21 Guests in Cavtat, Croatia

Dubrovnik Riviera Wedding in Cavtat.

Like so many couples that were due to get married abroad in 2020, UK couple M & M’s wedding plans needed to be changed. After the disappointment of having to postpone their wedding for a year, the couple finally said “I do” in beautiful Cavtat, a hidden gem on the Dubrovnik Riviera.

M & M's Wedding Abroad in Hotel Croatia, Cavtat | Real Wedding Budget Breakdown

M & M – Cavtat, Croatia

As a lovely and active member of our Weddings Abroad Guide Community Facebook Group, we felt very much a part of M’s preparations. We are so happy to share her wedding budget breakdown and tips for those planning a wedding in Cavtat, which include the highs and the lows of planning a wedding abroad. M’s tips below are a great reminder that a wedding supplier that was perfect for one couple, may not necessarily be the right fit for another couple.

Pearls of Wisdom: Make sure you have a Plan B if the weather turns bad. Our vision was to have our reception outside on the terrace overlooking the sea, the weather wasn’t on our side and it had to be moved inside at the last minute. Unfortunately we didn’t get a chance to see the room beforehand and we were very unhappy with it. Although this  upset me tremendously, it was still a truly special day.

Take your time picking your wedding planner as we had a lot of issues with ours that left us very dissatisfied and unhappy with the services she provided, something that cannot be changed now.

Also make sure you book some extra days after the wedding at your destination as you really do need it to unwind and enjoy it all. We didn’t and so wish we had done.

Total Cost: €12,349 (Euro)

Details

Location: Cavtat, Croatia

Date: 17 September 2021

Number of Guests: 21 guests, including 1 child

Ceremony Venue: Lounge Terrace, Hotel Croatia, Cavtat (Civil Ceremony)

Time of Ceremony: 4:30pm

Reception Venue: Hotel Croatia, Cavtat

Time of Reception: 7:00pm

Number of Days at Wedding Location Prior to Wedding: 5

Number of Days at Wedding Location: 7

Pre Wedding Activities: Drinks get together

Planning Method: Wedding Planner

Planning Time: 2 years (due to Covid)

M & M's Wedding Abroad in Hotel Croatia, Cavtat | Real Wedding Budget Breakdown

Budget Breakdown

Ceremony Venue: €300

Wedding Paperwork & Legal Fees: €1170

Catering: €1,986

Beverages: €2,000

Wedding Cake: €335

Photography & Videography: €1,450

Wedding Flowers Bridal Party: €260

Wedding Flowers Ceremony & Reception Venue: €460

Décor & Event Rental: €425

Ceremony Musicians: €415

Wedding DJ: €815

Other Entertainment: €650 (Saxophonist)

Wedding Hair Stylist: €120 includes pre wedding trial

Wedding Make-up: €100 includes pre wedding trial

Wedding Stationery: €50

Post Wedding Activities: €400 pre drinks get together

Wedding Planning Fee: €1,350 (bespoke planning)

M & M's Wedding Abroad in Hotel Croatia, Cavtat | Real Wedding Budget Breakdown

Transport & Accommodation

Flights: £340 (GBP)

Accommodation:€550 villa + £255 (GBP) hotel at wedding venue & £170 (GBP) airport hotel & parking

M & M's Wedding Abroad in Hotel Croatia, Cavtat | Real Wedding Budget Breakdown

Additional Information

Did you manage to stick to your  budget? No

Did you spend more or less than you thought? More

Would you recommend your method of planning? No

What were you not willing to compromise on? Videographers & photographer

M & M's Wedding Abroad in Hotel Croatia, Cavtat | Real Wedding Budget Breakdown

Honeymoon & Home Party

Honeymoon Location: Not yet booked

Did you have a Home Party: No

M & M's Wedding Abroad in Hotel Croatia, Cavtat | Real Wedding Budget Breakdown

Wedding Photography: via Wedding Planner 

The best location and the cost of getting married in Croatia is always a hotly debated topic in our Closed Facebook Group, so we hope you found the breakdown of the cost of M & M’s wedding in Cavtat helpful. For further examples or what other couples spent on their wedding abroad see our real destination wedding cost breakdowns section.

Understanding wedding abroad costs in more detail

Get a better insight into what it costs to get married abroad and how to breakdown your budget.

Watch the conversation I had with Destination Wedding Planner Nadia Wood from Amulet Events. We look at how as a wedding planner how she approaches the question “what does it cost to get married abroad”, the elements of a wedding abroad that will typically be your biggest spend and the best ways to maximise your budget.

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