Lokrum is one of the most attractive little islands near to Dubrovnik. The combination of large pine woods, exotic subtropical plants in the botanical garden, shaded walking paths, beautiful bays and peacocks in the wild make you want to see this island.
In the middle of the island is a Benedictine Monastery from the 12th century, which is gratefully used for many wedding images.

Wedding ceremonies can take place in the palm garden which is bordered by the sea on the island. This garden has some old stone features and is located behind the monastery. Welcome shade is provided by the present greenery.

The ideal period to have a wedding on the island of Lokrum is springtime as of April. You can expect to see the island at it's best then with blooming flowers and lush green grass. Later on the season, as of mid July, the warm weather has left it's marks on the plants making them rather dry and brown.

Location: opposite Dubrovnik, Croatia
Setting: small island, nature reserve || View: Sea
Sleeps: none
Wedding dinners can take place in any venue on the mainland

A wedding ceremony in a nature reserve which at the same time is one of the most precious little islands of Croatia... one could think it is a holywood screen play.
Weddings can be organized for the very small elopement weddings up to 50 guests on the island. For your own comfort, we advise you to book a private boat (not really needed for elopements). If you do, we can easily organise the bride to reach the island last so that none of the guests see her prior to the ceremony. After the ceremony and pictures are taken on the island we can have a panoramic boat cruise sailing along the city walls, which is a spectacular sight to see.

Lokrum island weddings ideally take place in the afternoon, any time between 13.00h and 16.00h is good if you want to include a champagne boat cruise after the ceremony.

At some of the dinner venues we can dock directly by boat, ask us for further details.

• Boat Transfer

  
  If you have a private boat:
  * First trip for groom and guests
  * Second trip for bride and bridesmaids
  * Panorama champagne reception on the returning cruise
  If you take the ferry: every 30 min
  
  

• Wedding ceremony decor

  
  If you have a seated formal set up:
  * Chairs with chaircovers
  * Aisle runner in cream or red
  * Silk flowers for all chairs bordering the aisle
  * Coloured organza or silk sashes
  * Flowers ceremony table
  

• Music Options

  
  * One musician: guitar, violin or cello
  * String quartet
  * Local folklore: duo or trio musicians
  * Sound system: not possible
  

What can you find on the island of Lokrum
Monuments and Nature

* There is an old Benedictine monastery partially in ruins with its Botanical garden.
* The dead lake is a popular place to swim, which is an inland pond fed by a saltwater channel.
* On the highest elevated part of the island is a fortress called Forte Royale, which is a star shaped monument built by the French in 1806. From there you have a marvelous view of the whole island and the city of Dubrovnik.
* There are 2 bars on the island where you can order snacks and drinks.
* There are no houses, hotels, stores or souvenir shops on Lokrum island.

Nature Reserve Lokrum
Details you should know

* The island is a nature reserve, cars are not allowed
* The island is not inhabited
* Lokrum is only a 10 to 15 min. boattrip from the old town port of Dubrovnik
* An entrance fee has to be paid which is currently 40 kuna or approx. 5.5 euro per person
* The visiting hours depend on the time of year, in the summer it varies until 6 to 8pm
* The ferry boats go to the island every hour to even every half hour, this also depends on the month of the year
* From July to mid September the ferry runs for sure every half hour
* The best wedding months for the island are April - June