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How to Get Married in Croatia and the Legal Requirements for Getting Married

Getting married in Croatia is a complicated matter involving lots of documentation and detailed planning. Getting everything right and on time is key to a seamless and successful wedding plan. Having the wrong papers or wrong stamps can delay or even cancel your entire wedding. As some clients had relied heavily on the previous details held here and caused themselves many problems we have restructured the site to avoid confusion and unnecessary complication. Your wedding planner is your vital point of contact for all preparations. That's why we work closely with you to ensure your wedding day is a smooth and delightful event.

IAS Nika Travel Weddings have put together some useful information guides to help you understand what is required. These guides are Civil Wedding Ceremonies in Croatia, Religious Wedding Ceremonies in Croatia, and the guide below on the combinations of civil and religious ceremonies.

Some couples choose to do just one of these ceremonies, but most choose both. Either way, it is important to decide which of these ceremonies you will have early on as they impact heavily on your preparations.

Combinations of Civil and Religious Ceremonies

Civil Ceremony at home and Religious Ceremony or Blessing in Croatia

You might feel having your civil ceremony abroad is somewhat daunting however our wedding planners are fully trained and educated in Croatia's specific procedures and law and will ease the process for you. When contacting the wedding planner please let them know you which route you would like to take as well as any questions you have.

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Civil Ceremony in Croatia

Some couples choose only to celebrate their wedding day with a civil ceremony. Having a civil ceremony is more involved than a religious ceremony alone however our wedding planners will prepare a tight schedule to ensure everything is accounted and be a complete success.

Civil ceremonies are quite formal and have a set programmes which cannot often be deviated from, but discuss any arrangements you want with the wedding planners as they will know if your requirements can be accommodated. The laws of Croatia, as with any country, must be respected and we endeavour to ensure our clients are fully aware of these. Some request can be arranged, and other cannot; some arrangements are possible but only at an extra cost.

More details of the process and documents required are given on this page:

Civil Wedding Ceremony in Croatia.

Religious Ceremony or Blessings in Croatia

Any type of wedding can be accommodated for, and any religion (Roman Catholic, Church of England, Church of Ireland, Muslim, Orthodox, Hindu, Buddhist, Pagan and any other denomination). We have concentrated on Catholic and Anglican (Church of England, Church of Ireland) as they are the most requested, but all religions are accommodated.

Some couples choose only to celebrate their religious ceremonies in Croatia, or to simply reaffirm their vows on the beautiful Adriatic coast with their closest family and friends.

Religious ceremonies, albeit a wedding ceremony or blessing, can take place almost anywhere in Croatia. You can choose from one of the beautiful churches, a lavish hotel, a stretch of Croatia's beautiful beaches, or the rolling hills of Zagorje and snowy mountains of the Alps. The range of locations is truly spectacular. Some denominations do restrict ceremonies to churches.

You will need to decide on the location you wish to marry and we will make all the arrangements. This can be arranged well in advance and, potentially, at fairly short notice. Some priests speak English and other languages, many do not. We can provide a translator if required.

Religious laws and customs are respected with equal respect and reverence as civil laws, and will only go ahead if the wedding couple have worked with our wedding managers to ensure all laws and customs are abided by. Guests are also required to respect religious customs and laws, in particular to dress code, and may be excluded from the ceremony if they do not. For example, gentlemen in short trousers and ladies not appropriately covered will be politely declined entry to churches and places of worship. Different rules apply to different churches, parishes and denominations, so please ensure to familiarise yourself with any literature and advice your wedding planner providers you with.

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Religious and Civil Ceremony Together in Croatia

Having the two ceremonies on the same day, time and place is the most common arrangement. All the requirements of the civil and church authorities must be met.