

Trish Plovanich and David Houston
From United States - Mobile, AL
None-Just us
Location: Lokrum Island, Dubrovnik
Date: June 2011
Why Dubrovnik?
were originally looking into getting married in Capri, Italy, but
it was very expensive and we were told incredibly crowded. We were
planning on visiting Croatia, and I happened to stumble on your website,
and I sent an email requesting information and got a response immediately.
I did some research on Dubrovnik, and Nina was so helpful and had
such quick responses to all of my emails that-made my decision right
there. Plus the cost was considerably less-this was way more affordable
and less commercialized, more quaint, and the service that was provided-was
above and beyond.
What were your feelings the morning of the wedding?
I was totally and completely stress free. At no time was I anxious
or nervous about the wedding or the planning!
Did you have a wedding theme / colour theme?
Relaxed.
Was planning a wedding abroad more complicated than planning
a wedding at home?
It was much easier.
What was the feedback you received on your wedding?
All of my friends and family could not tell me tell me enough that
from the pictures they all saw that it was a fairytale wedding. I
had to more the agree-it exceeded all my expectations. I would love
to go back and renew my vowels next year in the same spot.
Did you go over your planned budget?
No.
Do you think you would have spent more or less if you were
to organise a wedding at home?
I would have spent way more.
Ceremony: We were married on Lokrum island on a bluff overlooking the beautiful blue water, with a slight breeze and under shade trees
Wedding Planner: ANA
My wedding planner, officiate, and photographer all went above and
beyond the call of duty. I felt like we were totally catered to. We
were met at the airport and went directly to all of the different locations
for review and decision making. Once we made the decision we were then
taken to our hotel. Once back at the hotel Ana and Dorian took the wedding
attire that had traveled half way across the world from the United States
with them to have everything pressed and all of the travel wrinkles
removed.
Previous to traveling to Dubrovnik I had emailed pictures of flowers
and hair styles that I would like. We also asked for someone to come
and do makeup as well. I was afraid that the flowers my clash with David's
tie. So we emailed pictures of David's suit and tie and told Nina that
we would leave the decision up to the florist as to what they would
work best.
So the day of the wedding-the hair and makeup people arrived at the
appointed time. They both the a fabulous job. I can't tell you the complements
that I have had on how pretty I looked-thanks to them. Then Dorian arrived
with David's suit and my dress. Once hair, makeup and dressing was complete
we were then transported to the boat that took us to the Island. We
were greeted by Ana who had my beautiful flowers, a bottle of champagne,
and paperwork, the photographer-Zeljko, and the officiate. We took the
short ride to the Island where the ceremony took place right on time.
Once the ceremony was complete it was time to walk the Island and the
Old Town of Dubrovnik and take pictures. All of my friends, family,
and coworkers are in complete awe of my wedding photos. Once the photos
were completed, we all rode back and once again we were transported
to the hotel.
We were leaving the next morning flying out at about 8 AM so we were
not able to get the pictures before we left. Once again Dorian came
and picked us up from the hotel and drove us to the airport at like
630 AM in the morning-they had weddings that day as well. The photographer
Zeljko also worked at the airport and he greeted us as we boarded the
plane. Everyone was great and there are no words that can fully describe
the incredibly experience we had. I would suggest this to anyone and
everyone. All of the single ladies in my office would love to have the
same opportunity I had and I have been told that on numerous occasions.
They would really feel that way if they had the opportunity to meet
and work with everyone we did. A special thanks to all of you for making
our day more special then either one of us could have dreamed or imagined.
Thank you Thank you Thank you.