Couples often tell me they want to get married “in Dalmatia” before they have picked a place. Dalmatia is a long stretch of coast, from Zadar in the north down to Dubrovnik in the south, with the islands in between. I see these places from behind the DJ booth, so this is a comparison of how the wedding day and the party work in each of them.
Split and Central Dalmatia
This is the part of Dalmatia where I have played the most venues. In and around Split I have played Villa Dalmacija, Brown Beach House in Trogir, Villa Siculi in Kaštel Štafilić, Hotel Park and Hotel Marinus. Villa Dalmacija is one of the most requested wedding venues in Croatia.
A wedding here usually moves through several spaces: a ceremony by the sea, cocktails on a terrace, dinner in a garden and the party somewhere else again. For the music that means more than one set-up, and it is the main thing I plan with your planner.
The islands near Split are a ferry or catamaran away. I have played Fort George on Vis, Martinis Marchi on Šolta, and Nono Ban and Roso on Brač. More on that in planning the music for an island wedding.
Read more: Wedding DJ in Split & Dalmatia.
Hvar
Hvar weddings are often two or three days long: a welcome party, the wedding, and a day at a beach bar afterwards. I have played Laganini, Hotel Park, Beach Club Hvar, Notos and Splash in Hvar, and Mina in Jelsa.
Some venues, such as those on the Pakleni Islands, can only be reached by boat. The equipment goes on a transfer boat, so the set-up has to be compact, and the transfer time is fixed with the venue in advance.
Read more: Wedding DJ in Hvar.
Dubrovnik and Cavtat
Around Dubrovnik I have played Višnjica, Villa Banac in Cavtat and Villa Tereza in Čilipi, and Klub Kulture on Korčula.
Venue rules, access and timings are often stricter here than elsewhere on the coast. Venues in and around the Old Town can have tight sound limits and early end times. That does not rule out a good party, but it has to be planned from the start: when the dancing begins, and where it can continue if you want to go later.
Read more: Wedding DJ in Dubrovnik.
Zadar and Šibenik
Between Zadar and Šibenik I have played heritage hotels inland (Maškovića Han near Pakoštane and Ražnjevića Dvori in Polača), Foša in Zadar, Portus in Sukošan, Konoba Kamen in Crno, More in Crvena Luka, Lantana on Murter and Žakan in the Kornati islands, which you reach by boat.
Read more: Wedding DJ in Zadar & Šibenik.
Side by side
| Area | Venues I have played include | Plan early |
|---|---|---|
| Split and nearby islands | Villa Dalmacija, Fort George, Martinis Marchi | Several spaces in one day, ferries for the islands |
| Hvar | Laganini, Hotel Park, Beach Club Hvar | Boat transfers, a welcome or day-after party |
| Dubrovnik and Cavtat | Višnjica, Villa Banac, Villa Tereza | Sound limits and end times |
| Zadar and Šibenik | Maškovića Han, Foša, Žakan | Set-up at heritage hotels, the boat to the Kornati |
What stays the same everywhere
Wherever you choose, three things decide how the evening goes, and all three are worth asking your venue before you sign:
- When does the music have to end, and is there a place to continue afterwards?
- How does the equipment get there, and who arranges ferries or boats? I plan this with your planner, and travel is part of my proposal.
- Where are the ceremony, dinner and party, and how far apart are they?
If you are still deciding between two places, send me your date and the venues you are looking at. I can tell you which ones I have played and what each would mean for the music. The full list is on the venues page.
