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Get inspired for spring with this sweet bougainvillea-filled wedding at a villa in Croatia

March 4, 2020
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When we see the words bougainvillea, destination wedding, and SPRING, pop up in the 100LC inbox, you know we have to take a closer peek. Lucy + Scott are from Washington, DC, but chose to say I Do in Split, Croatia (a favorite spot of the bride and her fam) at Villa Dalmacija which is right on the Adriatic Sea and full of amazing views. YES I DU adorned the venue in all their favorite hues…

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So pretty! Le Salon‘s florals complemented their gorgy surroundings.

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From the couple… We wanted the style to be reflective of the environment we were in, our favorite colors, and our shared love of history. We wanted a floral-centric design similar to traditional weddings during the Roman Empire era. The colors were variants on our favorites, but adjusted to fit the Croatian atmosphere. 

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L + S created a combined Catholic + Jewish ceremony with a rabbi and a priest, featuring traditions from both (continuing on to the hora during the reception!) but opted out of a full mass or church/temple ceremony.

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Can we be at this villa, like *right now*?

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We had a very knowledgeable wedding planner who had previously organized several other events at the villa. She was very invaluable to us throughout the whole process and ensured a smooth setup for the catering, lights, and decorations at the venue. We were also able to ask our photographer to use a drone camera to capture the full view of the venue from the sky and the sea. The pictures were phenomenal.

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See more photos from Scott + Lucy’s big day in our gallery below…

Film by Bruno Bilonic.

Photography: Jona Christina Photography / Videography: Bruno Bilonic / Venue: Villa Dalmacija in Split, Croatia / Design & Planning: YES I DU / Floral Design: Le Salon / Hair: Bohemian Tribe Beauty Concept / Makeup: Kate Ramic / Cake: Tea Mamut from Oš Kolac / Wedding Dress: Galina Signature / Bridesmaids Dresses: Etsy / Groom’s Suit: The Black Tux