Wedding Packages & Pricing in Vis, Croatia at Fort George
Fort George offers wedding packages in Croatia on Vis Island, including exclusive venue hire, catering, drinks packages, and optional planning support.
Wedding pricing is structured around guest numbers, menu selections, drinks packages, and optional planning support, allowing couples to design a celebration that fits their vision while keeping the experience fully private.
This page outlines venue hire costs, catering structure, drinks packages, and optional services to help you understand how wedding pricing works at Fort George before requesting a detailed proposal.
Destination Wedding Packages in Croatia at Fort George
Fort George weddings are designed as exclusive-use events combining ceremony, sunset reception, dinner, and evening celebration within a single historic venue above the Adriatic.
Unlike fixed wedding packages, Fort George structures each wedding around the couple’s specific needs — guest numbers, menu and drinks selections, timeline preferences, and optional planning support — so the experience feels personalised rather than off-the-shelf.
Exclusive Venue Wedding Package
All weddings at Fort George include exclusive private use of the venue for the full evening celebration, from the ceremony through to the end of the night.
Venue hire includes exclusive use of Fort George from 5pm to 2am, with access to all ceremony, reception, dining, and party areas throughout the evening. This covers the sunset-facing garden event setting, the rooftop terrace, and the restaurant dining space, along with on-site coordination support from our team.
Venue hire pricing
- €7,000 for weddings with fewer than 80 guests
- €6,000 for weddings with more than 80 guests
Please note that events cannot be extended beyond 2am in accordance with local regulations.
For couples wishing to start earlier, optional early access is available from 3pm. Each additional hour is priced at €500, plus a drinks extension supplement of €6 per guest to cover the extended time.
What’s Included in Destination Wedding Packages
Wedding celebrations at Fort George typically include guest arrival and pre-ceremony refreshments, a ceremony in one of the venue’s outdoor spaces, welcome drinks, a four-course seated dinner, first dance and evening party within the fortress setting, and a late-night snack. Couples may adjust the structure of the day depending on guest numbers and preferred timeline.
Food Menu Structure & Pricing
All wedding menus at Fort George are prepared by the in-house culinary team, with dishes inspired by Mediterranean and Dalmatian cuisine. A minimum of four courses is required for all wedding dinners, with up to two options available per course. The main course is mandatory. Cold and warm starters are treated as two separate courses and cannot be served at the same time.
The dinner menu covers cold and warm starters, main courses, and desserts, with a selection of meat, seafood, and vegetarian dishes. Late night snacks and finger food are available as optional additions.
Vegetarian, vegan, and children’s menus are available on request. The children’s menu is priced at €25 per child. Outside catering is not permitted, with the exception of the wedding cake.
Drinks Packages for Weddings
Drinks packages are structured to cover the full wedding celebration from arrival through the evening party.
Pre-ceremony refreshments are available from €4 per guest for a water station, €8 per guest for non-alcoholic refreshments, and €12 per guest for a full refreshment station including beer. Welcome drinks last one hour and are priced at €20 per guest for a Gin & Tonic bar or €22 per guest for prosecco-based cocktails including Aperol Spritz and Hugo.
Three dinner and party drinks packages are available at €85, €100, and €115 per guest, with each tier offering a broader selection of wines and party drinks. Welcome drinks and dinner drinks packages are mandatory for all weddings.
Wedding Planning Services
Fort George offers optional wedding planning support designed for destination weddings on Vis Island.
The planning service fee is €3,000 per wedding.
This includes advisory support and coordination for
flowers
music
photographers
transportation
hair and makeup
symbolic ceremony officiator
accommodation guidance for the couple
wedding-day timeline coordination
Civil ceremony organisation is not included.
Guest Capacity and Wedding Formats
Fort George weddings are typically structured as sunset ceremony and evening celebration events. The venue can accommodate up to 150 guests for seated dinner weddings, with larger standing-format celebrations possible depending on layout.
The garden area is divided into two zones. The Seaview Zone accommodates up to 90 guests with long table layouts aligned with the sea view. The Inner Garden Zone offers greater layout flexibility and is better suited for weddings of 120 or more guests, with both long and round table configurations available.
The venue includes both indoor and outdoor areas, allowing the programme to continue comfortably in changing weather conditions.
Custom Wedding Packages and Multi-Day Celebrations
Many destination weddings on Vis Island extend beyond a single evening celebration.
Fort George can support:
welcome gatherings before the wedding day
multi-day wedding itineraries
group dinners and rehearsal evenings
post-wedding celebrations
Our team can prepare a tailored proposal based on your event structure and guest travel plans.
What a Wedding Day at Fort George Feels Like
Wedding celebrations typically begin with guest arrival and pre-ceremony refreshments, followed by a ceremony in one of the venue’s outdoor spaces — the garden area, the stone courtyard, or the rooftop terrace overlooking the Adriatic. After the ceremony, guests move into the reception area for welcome drinks before continuing into dinner within the historic fortress setting. The evening transitions into celebration with music and dancing across the venue before closing at 2am.
This flow allows the entire wedding experience to take place in one location without requiring transfers between spaces.
Planning Logistics for Weddings on Vis Island
Most international guests arrive via Split Airport before continuing by ferry to Vis Island.
Fort George is located approximately 5–10 minutes from Vis town, where hotels, apartments, and the harbour are situated.
Transport between accommodation and the venue can be arranged for wedding groups when needed.
What Affects Wedding Pricing in Croatia
Destination wedding costs at Fort George depend primarily on:
- guest numbers
- menu selections
- drinks package level
- timeline extensions
- planning service support
- optional styling and vendor upgrades
Because weddings are structured individually, our team prepares detailed proposals tailored to each celebration.Â
FAQ
How much does a destination wedding in Croatia cost?
Wedding costs vary depending on guest numbers, catering selections, drinks packages, and planning support. At Fort George, venue hire begins from €6,000 plus service charge, with catering and drinks calculated per guest.
What is included in Fort George wedding packages?
Wedding packages include exclusive venue use, ceremony and reception space, in-house catering, drinks packages, and coordination support during the event.
Is exclusive venue hire required?
Yes. Weddings at Fort George are hosted as private events with exclusive use of the venue.