Croatian wedding planning company wins top international award

Maja Kauzlarić collects the award (Photo credit: Photoberry by Saket Agarwal)

By Ana Bačić

Croatia-based wedding planning company Wonderful Weddings in Croatia recently  won  the APEX “Upcoming Wedding Planner of the Year” award at the United Arabs Emirates.  

This prestigious award, considered the pinnacle of the wedding planning industry, recognizes the best professionals worldwide, from hospitality experts to elite wedding planners and designers.

The fact that Italy won the award for Luxury Wedding Destination of the Year, highlights the incredible possibilities that Croatia has in the field.

The award to the company and its owner Maja Kauzlarić came as a recognition for years of planning many successful events. 

“It was truly humbling and inspiring experience for all of us at Wonderful Weddings in Croatia,” said Maja, stating that Croatia has tremendous potential to position itself as a high-end wedding destination.

“Our recent recognition at the APEX Awards is a testament to this potential and a major step forward in placing Croatia on the global luxury wedding map.”

Interestingly, the company’s clients are mostly international couples or members of the Croatian diaspora who have chosen to celebrate their special day in the land of their ancestors.

(Photo: Wonderful Weddings in Croatia)

Croatia holds deep sentimental value for many, offering not only breathtaking landscapes but also a sense of connection to heritage and tradition. For these couples, their wedding is not just an event but it is a homecoming, a celebration of culture, and a fusion of elegance with modern luxury.

The weddings are taking place across the entire country, but the Adriatic coast remains the most sought-after region.

The timeless charm of Dalmatia, Istria, and the Croatian islands offers the perfect blend of history, natural beauty, and exclusivity, making them ideal destinations for high end weddings.

Croatia’s diverse landscape provides endless possibilities, from intimate celebrations in secluded seaside villas to grand affairs in centuries old palaces, which many couples find so appealing.

Maja’s team collaborates with the finest vendors in the industry, ensuring that every wedding they create is meticulously designed, flawlessly executed, and entirely unique.

Maja Kauzlarić (Photo: Supplied)

Their approach to planning follows the haute couture philosophy, where every detail is carefully crafted to reflect the couple’s vision and individuality.

The winners of this year APEX Awards represent the leading names in the luxury wedding industry from top venues and planners to high end designers. Among this year’s award recipients were some of the most renowned professionals from Dubai, Lebanon, India, Pakistan, Oman, Italy, and Croatia.

“This international recognition highlights not only our individual achievements but also Croatia’s growing presence on the global luxury wedding scene, and Wonderful Weddings in Croatia had that opportunity and privilage to put the pin in the destination luxury wedding map.

(Photo: Wonderful Weddings in Croatia)

During the awards ceremony, we were told that this was a big deal for Croatia, as it signifies that our country is now being recognized among the top global destinations for luxury weddings. For me personally, this award is both an honor and a motivation to continue pushing boundaries, raising industry standards, and shaping Croatia into an even stronger player in the luxury wedding market.” concludes Maja Kauzlarić,  the mastermind of the operations.

Croatia’s hospitality industry has a great potentials to attract more luxury clientele by promoting luxury weddings in all regions of Croatia.