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21 Guests in Cavtat, Croatia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dubrovnik Riviera Wedding in Cavtat.<\/h2>\n

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 \u201cI do\u201d in beautiful Cavtat, a hidden gem on the Dubrovnik Riviera.<\/p>\n

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M & M – Cavtat, Croatia<\/h3>\n

As a lovely and active member of our Weddings Abroad Guide Community Facebook Group<\/a>, we felt very much a part of M\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Pearls of Wisdom:<\/strong> 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\u2019t 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\u00a0 upset me tremendously, it was still a truly special day.<\/em><\/p>\n

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.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u2019t and so wish we had done.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Total Cost: \u20ac12,349 (Euro)<\/span><\/p>\n

Details<\/h3>\n

Location:<\/strong> Cavtat, Croatia<\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> 17 September 2021<\/p>\n

Number of Guests:<\/strong> 21 guests, including 1 child<\/p>\n

Ceremony Venue:<\/strong> Lounge Terrace, Hotel Croatia, Cavtat (Civil Ceremony)<\/p>\n

Time of Ceremony:<\/strong> 4:30pm<\/p>\n

Reception Venue<\/strong>: Hotel Croatia, Cavtat<\/p>\n

Time of Reception:<\/strong> 7:00pm<\/p>\n

Number of Days at Wedding Location Prior to Wedding:<\/strong> 5<\/p>\n

Number of Days at Wedding Location:<\/strong> 7<\/p>\n

Pre Wedding Activities:<\/strong> Drinks get together<\/p>\n

Planning Method:<\/strong> Wedding Planner<\/p>\n

Planning Time:<\/strong> 2 years (due to Covid)<\/p>\n

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Budget Breakdown<\/h3>\n

Ceremony Venue:<\/strong> \u20ac300<\/p>\n

Wedding Paperwork & Legal Fees:<\/strong> \u20ac1170<\/p>\n

Catering:<\/strong> \u20ac1,986<\/p>\n

Beverages:<\/strong> \u20ac2,000<\/p>\n

Wedding Cake:<\/strong> \u20ac335<\/p>\n

Photography & Videography:<\/strong> \u20ac1,450<\/p>\n

Wedding Flowers Bridal Party:<\/strong> \u20ac260<\/p>\n

Wedding Flowers Ceremony & Reception Venue:<\/strong> \u20ac460<\/p>\n

D\u00e9cor & Event Rental:<\/strong> \u20ac425<\/p>\n

Ceremony Musicians:<\/strong> \u20ac415<\/p>\n

Wedding DJ:<\/strong> \u20ac815<\/p>\n

Other Entertainment: <\/b>\u20ac650 (Saxophonist)<\/p>\n

Wedding Hair Stylist:<\/strong> \u20ac120 includes pre wedding trial<\/p>\n

Wedding Make-up:<\/strong> \u20ac100 includes pre wedding trial<\/p>\n

Wedding Stationery:<\/strong> \u20ac50<\/p>\n

Post Wedding Activities:<\/strong> \u20ac400 pre drinks get together<\/p>\n

Wedding Planning Fee:<\/strong> \u20ac1,350 (bespoke planning)<\/p>\n

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Transport & Accommodation<\/h3>\n

Flights:<\/strong> \u00a3340 (GBP)<\/p>\n

Accommodation:<\/strong>\u20ac550 villa + \u00a3255 (GBP) hotel at wedding venue & \u00a3170 (GBP) airport hotel & parking<\/p>\n

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Additional Information<\/h3>\n

Did you manage to stick to your\u00a0 budget?<\/strong> No<\/p>\n

Did you spend more or less than you thought? <\/strong>More<\/p>\n

Would you recommend your method of planning?<\/b> No<\/p>\n

What were you not willing to compromise on?<\/strong> Videographers & photographer<\/p>\n

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Honeymoon & Home Party<\/h3>\n

Honeymoon Location:<\/strong> Not yet booked<\/p>\n

Did you have a Home Party:<\/strong> No<\/p>\n

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Wedding Photography: via Wedding Planner\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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The best location<\/a> and the cost of getting married in Croatia is always a hotly debated topic in our Closed Facebook Group,<\/a> 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<\/a> section.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Understanding wedding abroad costs in more detail<\/h3>\n

Get a better insight into what it costs to get married abroad and how to breakdown your budget.<\/p>\n

Watch the conversation I had with Destination Wedding Planner Nadia Wood from Amulet Events<\/a>. We look at how as a wedding planner how she approaches the question \u201cwhat does it cost to get married abroad\u201d, the elements of a wedding abroad that will typically be your biggest spend and the best ways to maximise your budget.<\/p>\n

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