{"id":747830,"date":"2020-06-23T07:00:12","date_gmt":"2020-06-23T12:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=747830"},"modified":"2020-06-22T13:09:24","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T18:09:24","slug":"breathtaking-dubrovnik-wedding-sponza-palace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/breathtaking-dubrovnik-wedding-sponza-palace\/","title":{"rendered":"Breathtaking Dubrovnik Wedding at Sponza Palace"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747843\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/86\/3d\/863d2ae29bfccf48.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p>Megan and Alex traveled all the way to Dubrovnik for their breathtaking wedding at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dad.hr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Sponza Palace<\/a>! We&rsquo;re absolutely in love with the majestic venue and every detail D&rsquo;inspiration Event &amp; Wedding Planner planned for their day. From a weekend full of activities (including an incredible Game of Thrones walking tour) to the blush and white details of the reception, this day sets our hearts on fire! If you&rsquo;ve been dreaming of a wedding with all the perfect, romantic touches and sweet moments, you&rsquo;re going to love the photos <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studiodt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">DT Studio<\/a> captured of Megan and Alex&rsquo;s day!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Couple:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Megan &amp; Alex<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Wedding:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Dubrovnik, Croatia<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747862\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/1f\/21\/1f210665400f2117.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747869\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/79\/83\/7983d9c61e8fc014.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><em>Since we asked our friends and family to travel across the world for our celebration, it was important for us for everyone to have an amazing time. In addition to the wedding itself, we planned a weekend full of unique experiences, including a welcome reception with custom cocktails (one called Shadow&rsquo;s Side Tongue in honor of our dog son unable to attend), a Game of Thrones walking tour and a sunset boat ride on a traditional Karaka ship.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747867\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/02\/ea\/02ea2f27f298472f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747866\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/4c\/d6\/4cd66123010e4dbd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747864\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/57\/b1\/57b180c8cf123868.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747857\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/6f\/27\/6f270056c62e7ffc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><em>We were very fortunate to have the opportunity to get married in beautiful Dubrovnik, Croatia, a magical, charming and romantic place. Our overall vision for the style of our wedding was to complement the natural beauty of Dubrovnik to enhance the fairytale-like aspects of the city. Our main goal was to create a memorable, elegant experience for the occasion and we were beyond pleased with how everything turned out.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747855\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/38\/dc\/38dcf9a481c9d1a8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747854\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/90\/53\/9053caf2e422a2f4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747853\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/3c\/b3\/3cb346d250e88a1a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747851\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/47\/f7\/47f78142ff4da9bd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><em>we got married at Sponza Palace, a venue that naturally takes your breath away. For decor, we used a long white runner, white chiavari chairs, long white drapes and touches of flower arrangements that created an ethereal atmosphere. For the reception, we again had the privilege to host our guests at the gorgeous Villa Sheherezade, another venue with a lot of natural beauty and character. We carried over the overall style from the ceremony, with gold trimmed cutlery, small but lavish centerpieces, amber and white lights on the palm trees and lots of candles.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747850\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e5\/45\/e545554abd1346b1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747849\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/62\/bd\/62bd2fbe05d24357.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747848\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e3\/cc\/e3cc55d5cb5bf8db.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747847\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/11\/3c\/113c22455b66b604.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747846\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/8d\/f9\/8df9bdaa9b3168c3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747845\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e6\/b6\/e6b6faf7f4a46fc5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><em>&nbsp;At the end of the ceremony, after exchanging vows and rings, the Old Town bell tower chimed in the background during our first &ldquo;official&rdquo; married kiss. The moment was unreal &ndash; standing in the breathtaking open air Sponza Palace on a beautiful, sunny day, surrounded by our closest friends and family, and then hearing the chimes as if on cue. It was magical.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747844\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/52\/9c\/529c4889d6f8469c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747843\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/86\/3d\/863d2ae29bfccf48.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747842\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/19\/38\/1938d7db7d6d0855.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><em>Planning a destination wedding adds another layer of complexity to the process and the biggest piece of advice we have for this is to hire an amazing local wedding planner. Partnering with someone that speaks the local language, has strong local relationships and can advise you on vendors, venues, etc., made all the difference for us. We now truly appreciate the art of wedding planning after working with a pro.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747840\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/99\/5c\/995cdb748e1cfd60.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747839\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ab\/24\/ab24cd573f184a8c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747838\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/42\/f9\/42f959a1e35cc619.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><em>DT Studio felt like family. We were so comfortable around them. We adore our photos and wedding video thanks to the talented duo we had the chance to work with. Dijana and Tom were so fantastic, we could not recommend them highly enough.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747837\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/9e\/a1\/9ea17d023e03855d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747836\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/6d\/88\/6d88e10604e657c6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747835\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/65\/7e\/657e37409ad463ca.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747834\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/2d\/39\/2d39a37a104f8768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747833\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/31\/0a\/310ad4fa930c4e92.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"goldbox\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Wedding Team:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Photography &amp; Videography &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studiodt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">DT Studio<\/a><br>\nEvent Planning &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dubrovnikweddinginspiration.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">D&rsquo;inspiration Event &amp; Wedding Planner<\/a><br>\nCeremony Venue &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dad.hr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">The Sponza Palace<\/a><br>\nReception Venue &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adriaticluxuryhotels.com\/villa-sheherezade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Villa Sheherezade<\/a><br>\nFloral Design &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Le-Salon-493040037515204\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Le Saloon<\/a><br>\nCatering &amp; Cake &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adriaticluxuryhotels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Adriatic Luxury Hotels<\/a><br>\nDJ &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/dubrovnikentertainment.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">DJ Speed<\/a><br>\nLive Music &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/dubrovnikmusic.com\/index.php?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Dubrovnik Music<\/a><br>\nMakeup Artist &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/anastudio-dubrovnik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Ana&rsquo;s Salon<\/a><br>\nWedding Dress &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/sarehnouri.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Sareh Nouri<\/a><br>\nGroom&rsquo;s Apparel &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indochino.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Indochino<\/a><br>\nBoat &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/karaka.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Karaka<\/a><br>\nRentals &ndash; Le Saloon<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations, Megan and Alex, and many thanks to Junebug member <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dubrovnikweddinginspiration.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">D&rsquo;inspiration Event &amp; Wedding Planner<\/a> for sharing their day with us! For more of this amazing planning team&rsquo;s work, be sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-planners\/croatia\/Dinspiration-Event-and-Wedding-Planner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">visit their page in our directory of the world&rsquo;s best wedding planners<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Megan and Alex traveled all the way to Dubrovnik for their breathtaking wedding at Sponza Palace! We&rsquo;re absolutely in love with the majestic venue and every detail D&rsquo;inspiration Event &amp; Wedding Planner planned for their day. From a weekend full of activities (including an incredible Game of Thrones walking tour) to the blush and white details of the reception, this day sets our hearts on fire! 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