Despite the flurry of interest from Insta-bloggers, Croatia remains a relatively undiscovered location, ideal for anyone keen to create a wedding with an exclusive feel. The natural beauty of this part of the world can bequite overwhelming, from the Plitvice Lakes to the Northern Velebit National Park.
Neither you, nor your guests, are likely to want to leave. Croatia has great roads so hiring a car is often the easiest and fastest way to get around. The bus and ferry networks are pretty extensive, especially to and from some of the smaller islands. Taxis are also cheap and reliable. Bridechillas rejoice!
The only legally binding type of wedding ceremony in Croatia is a civil ceremony. Civil ceremonies can take place in almost any location provided it has been approved by the Registry Office. There are no residency requirements. There are no residency requirements for couples wishing to have a civil ceremony.
However, you will need to be resident in the country for a couple of days prior to the wedding in order to meet with the Registrar. Although same-sex couples cannot legally marry in Croatia they are able to have a civil partnership ceremony. If you would like more information on the application process and documentation required, download our printable Full Guide to Getting Married in Croatia.
If you wish to have a religious ceremony in Croatia, you will also need to have a civil ceremony in order for your marriage to be legally binding. The civil ceremony can take place in Croatia or in your home country. The private, non-denominational, non-institutional nature of a Wedding Blessing or Humanist Ceremony gives you the flexibility to marry when,whereand how you want.
