A wedding in Budva is a great opportunity to get surrounded by the atmosphere of the ancient town and have an unforgettable wedding ceremony. It is Budva that is most often chosen by Russians who want to get married. It is one of the oldest cities located on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. It was founded more than 2500 years ago.
How much does a wedding in Budva cost?
Taking into account our many years of experience, we can say that it is necessary to calculate:
10 to 20 guests — from 30,000 euros
20 to 30 guests — from 35,000 euros
etc. the cost increases in proportion to the number of people. You can find the cost of our services in the prices section.
Why Budva?
There are many reasons why you should do your wedding in this particular city:
— magnificent nature;
— clean sandy beaches with crystal water;
— a large amount of Mediterranean architecture;
— mild climate, which Russians tolerate very well;
— affordable prices for hotels and restaurants;
— delicious local cuisine, flavorful and healthy dishes, beautiful banquet decoration;
— a wide choice of venues for wedding ceremonies and wedding banquets.
Budva is considered the tourist center of Montenegro. Here you will find a large number of restaurants, hotels, clean beaches, and delicious local cuisine. Every year the number of foreigners who want to get married here is growing.
Features of a wedding in Budva
This is a very warm and hot city that attracts beach vacationers. If you are planning to hold a wedding ceremony and banquet here, we recommend choosing cooler months: May, April, September, November. This will keep you and your guests comfortable.
You can get married in Montenegro both officially and symbolically. In the first case you will need to collect a package of documents. In the second case, you simply stage the wedding ceremony, get unforgettable emotions and bright photos.
All marriages of foreigners are registered with the municipality. They are confirmed by official documents. This is probably why every year people from America, Yugoslavia and Russia register their marriages here. Budva has become as popular as the islands of Mauritius, Las Vegas and other famous cities. It should be noted that most of the foreigners who got married in Budva are Russians. Many couples note that their love was born in this beautiful, warm and peaceful place.
Where to hold the marriage ceremony?
Fortunately, there are plenty of options. It could be:
The island of St. Nikola and St. Stephen;
one of the many beaches, which are breathtakingly beautiful;
ancient and cozy churches of Paštrović Monastery;
chic and expensive yachts that will take you to a turquoise fairy tale;
old fortresses with amazing landscapes;
luxurious restaurants on the beaches.
The locals like to joke and say that in summer there are 20 Russians per local. This once again confirms that Budva is an attractive destination for foreigners.
Interesting wedding venues
There are more than thirty beaches in Budva. The clean turquoise water and beautiful beaches are especially pleasing. They are ideal for painting and photo shoots. Many sights of the past centuries are marked by UNESCO. They are worth seeing in person.
Despite the fact that Budva was named one of the oldest cities of the Adriatic coast, there are no particularly old sights in it. The old town, which is located on the peninsula, turns out to be interesting.
Churches in Budva
There are 4 of them in this city:
St. John’s Church. Famous for its large bell tower, its old and large library, and its archives.
St. Sava’s Church. A very interesting place. This church was built back in the XII century. Despite the solid age, it has preserved ancient icons, drawings on the walls and unusual exterior.
The Church of Santa Maria in Punta is a stone building located on the seashore.
Budva Monasteries
This ancient city is famous for its large number of ancient monasteries. There is even a complex in the form of an island (St. Stephen). One of the most interesting monasteries is Podostrog, where two churches of the XVIII and XII century are located. This monastery used to be the residence of the Montenegrin kings. It is located 2 km from the city.
Stanijevici is a beautiful monastery located above the town. It is more than 600 meters above sea level. Three kilometers away from it is the Podlástva convent. This is not the entire list of monasteries in Budva. We have noted only the most interesting and famous ones.
Many churches, cathedrals and monasteries provide their premises for weddings. But for this it is necessary to agree in advance on the place and time. You can familiarize yourself with interesting places for weddings by visiting this amazing city. Another option is to contact a wedding agency, which will offer a large selection. Thanks to this you will save your time and effort.
Symbolic wedding in Budva
Very often couples in love hold symbolic weddings in Montenegro, which allow:
— get great wedding photos;
— surprise your family and friends with an original wedding;
— celebrate your wedding anniversary abroad;
— make an unusual wedding video.
For a symbolic wedding in Budva, there is no need to collect a large package of documents and waste your time. Another advantage is a quick flight from Russia to Montenegro.
Civil wedding
To get officially married in Budva, you need to collect a package of documents, go to the registry office and register your marriage. The legal contract is valid in Russia as well. If you do not have the time or desire to do all this, ask for help from a wedding agency. You will get rid of unnecessary hassles and problems, you will be sure that the wedding will be held in the best way.
Wedding in Budva is a reasonable solution for newlyweds who want to get original photos, a fabulous wedding, save money on the banquet and other wedding services. After the wedding there are many interesting places for recreation and entertainment waiting for you and your guests.